Organisations
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IMO : New report examines sea-based sources of marine litter PDF
The sources and impact of sea-based marine litter form the focus of a new report by the Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP), an advisory body to the United Nations-sponsored by ten UN entities including IMO*. The report, which can be downloaded here, outlines…
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IMO : Raising awareness of maritime transport policies
IMO has collaborated with the World Maritime University (WMU) and the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) to raise awareness of key issues in maritime transport policy through a webinar (held 15-19 November 2021) for IMLI students. This year’s annual teaching exercise was the sixth, with the revised training material,…
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Reuniting after COVID – international organizations meet at IMO
Reuniting after COVID, IMO hosted the annual meeting for all UK Based International Organizations (UKBIO), to discuss a range of topics, including the impact of COVID-19 and post Brexit updates. Though IMO is the only United Nations agency to have its headquarters in the United Kingdom, many other international organizations…
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EMSA’s Eastern Division Welcomes Charlie to the Team
– EMSA’s Eastern Division has officially welcomed its newest member to the team – Charlie. Charlie is a 6-month-old Aussiedoodle and serves EMSA team members by offering love and companionship after a stressful shift, difficult call, or other situation where a dog’s unconditional affection is the best medicine. *- Charlie…
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IMO : First remote audits completed
The first two remote audits under IMO’s Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) have been successfully completed following efforts to reduce the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the audit schedule. Continuity in the IMSAS is key to promoting the consistent and effective implementation of the applicable IMO instruments and…
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IMO : A global network for energy-efficient shipping – film launch
From Africa to the Pacific, a host of pilot projects and capacity-building initiatives to show shipping decarbonization in action are highlighted in a new IMO film: “A global network for energy-efficient shipping.” The film showcases tangible solutions in climate change mitigation in the shipping industry by the use of technology…
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IMO Council sets International Day for Women in Maritime
International Day for Women in Maritime will be observed on 18 May every year The IMO Council, meeting from 8-12 November, today decided to establish an International Day for Women in Maritime, to be observed on 18 May every year. Once adopted by the IMO Assembly in December 2021, the…
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ITF : UN Global Compact and shipping industry confirm formation of ‘people-centered
Glasgow, – In a landmark moment for maritime workers the formation of a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been agreed to drive decarbonization of the industry and support millions of seafarers through shipping’s green transition. The task force will push forward shipping’s climate goals while protecting its works and…
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WMU : UN SDG Outreach with Malmö Museum
On the occasion of the 76th United Nations Day, the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Malmö Technology and Maritime Museum (Teknikens och Sjöfartens hus) jointly hosted the “Sustainable Development Goals Social Dialogue Series: WMU Advancing a Sustainable Ocean in Support of the United Nations 2030 Agenda” held on 25…
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Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sweden Visits WMU
The World Maritime University (WMU) welcomed H.E. Enass Alshahwan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Sweden. The courtesy visit with Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of WMU, provided the opportunity for Ambassador Alshahwan, who was appointed to Sweden in June 2021, to learn more about WMU’s…
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