Organisations
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WMU : IMO Environment Committee Approves to Cut Ship Emissions
Draft amendments to the MARPOL convention would require ships to combine a technical and an operational approach to reduce their carbon intensity. Draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships have been approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting in…
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IMO : Newly certified quality management system for Member State Audit Scheme
The IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) is key to promoting consistent and effective implementation of IMO instruments – assisting countries to improve their capabilities as flag, coastal and port States. Its certification aims to enhance the confidence of Member States in IMSAS To further this process, audits and follow-up audits of…
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IMO : Protecting Egypt’s seas from marine litter
Egypt is the latest country to benefit from a national training workshop (17-19 November) on implementation and enforcement of MARPOL Annex V The provision of adequate reception facilities is key to supporting the implementation of garbage regulations contained in Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution…
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IMO : Maritime Zero- and Low-Emission Innovation Forum in June 2021.
IMO and the UNEP will jointly organize, with financial support from Norway, The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will jointly organize, with financial support from Norway, a Maritime Zero- and Low-Emission Innovation Forum in June 2021. The aim is to bring together interested stakeholders…
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IMO : Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships
IMO has adopted mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping IMO continues to contribute to the global fight against climate change, in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. IMO has adopted mandatory measures to…
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IMO : Accelerating the race to zero emission shipping
The COVID recovery will require a new growth and innovation agenda for societies to rebuild in line with climate commitments. To address this issue, a series of “Race to Zero” dialogues to spur greater climate action across all sectors are being held. IMO’s Secretary-General Kitack Lim opened the series’ shipping segment, reiterating that: “IMO’s GHG Strategy has sent a clear signal that now is…
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WMU : Graduation ceremony despite Covid 19
Maritime leaders of tomorrow from 79 countries have graduated from the World Maritime University (WMU) in the Class of 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, four small graduation ceremonies were held at WMU (from 31 October to 1 November) to honour the graduates. They are now ready to return…
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IMO : Addressing challenges faced by Asian seafarers and Supporting safe resumption of cruise ship
IMO has held the latest in a series of regional events to identify best practices and help alleviate the current crisis affecting seafarers and the shipping industry. The Asia regional webinar (4-5 November) featured 13 speakers from across maritime administrations, governments, UN partners and international shipping organizations. They gave insights into…
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IMO : Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships
IMO continues to contribute to the global fight against climate change, in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. IMO has adopted mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping, under IMO’s pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL)…
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IMO’s technical work continues as Maritime Safety Committee meets
The Maritime Safety Committee resumes its technical work this week, with its 102nd session (MSC 102) meeting in virtual session (4-11 November). The Committee will focus its work on reviewing the work of the IMO Sub-Committees and adoption of a number of previously approved amendments to mandatory instruments. Technical matters…
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