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IMO is at the (ITU) world Radio commmuniction conference in Sharm el Sheikh , Egypt
Terrestrial and satellite radiocommunications are essential for routine communications and navigation and for ensuring the effective operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), to protect lives at sea. IMO is at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19), in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, (28 October – 22 November)…
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Expanding communication tools for Mediterranean pollution incidents
Pollution response can be faster and more effective when there is an established emergency communications and emergency system. Mediterranean Countries recently met at a regional workshop held in Brussels, Belgium (22-23 October), to explore the set-up of a common emergency communication system for marine pollution incidents that connects the…
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WMU: Contributing to Recognizing Women in Fisheries
The significant contribution women make in the fishing supply chain is often overlooked. During a side event on Women in Fisheries at the Torremolinos Ministerial Conference on safety of fishing vessels in Torremolinos, Spain (21-23 October), speakers highlighted examples of work being done to support women in fisheries Women play…
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IUU fishing obstruct global efforts to conserve and manage fish stock
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing refers to fishing which is carried out without proper authorization This can undermine national, regional and global efforts to conserve and manage fish stocks and result in poor safety and working conditions for fishers. Tackling the issue requires collaboration by all stakeholders. A Joint…
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IMO Recognize Women In Fisheries, Increasing Visibility
Women play a significant role in the fishing supply chain, processing, smoking, and ensuring fish reaches markets and tables. Yet their contribution is often overlooked. “Women play key roles in fisheries around the world. To ignore those roles is to see only half the picture,” said IMO’s Juvenal Shiundu, during…
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Spain and IMO have signed a MoU on technical cooperation
Spain and IMO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on technical cooperation activities to support capacity-building activities in English and Spanish-speaking countries. These activities will support the implementation of IMO regulations, raise awareness of IMO’s mandate and contribute to sustainable maritime transport and the implementation of the United Nations 2030…
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Mohamed Arrachedi ITF network Coordinator for Arab world and Iran in exclusive interview with ” Blue Economy”
Mohamed Arrachedi( Spanish Nationality ) is one of the Maritime officials of International Transport Workers Federation ( ITF) who does not know taste of sleep ! His responsibility How to solve the problems of seafarers in the Arab region and Iran since 2018 and help them against arbitrariness and injustice…
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IMO : Global regime to create much-needed safety standards for fishing vessels moves a significant step closer.
Forty-Eight States sign public declarations to indicate their determination to bring the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety into force. The Declaration was signed during a Ministerial Conference held in Torremolinos, Spain. Some 120 States, 70 ministerial-level representatives, 30 international organizations, and 500 delegates attended the Torremolinos Ministerial…
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2019 Sheldon Kinney Lecture – Global Maritime Leadership
The 2019 Sheldon Kinney lecture was delivered on 15 October at WMU by RADM Jack Buono, Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The focus of his inspirational lecture was Global Maritime Leadership. In her welcome remarks, President Doumbia-Henry noted RADM Buono’s distinguished career in the maritime industry which resulted…
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IMO : Global Project Drives Energy Efficiency in the Maritime Sector
A global network of maritime technology cooperation centres has completed an impressive array of pilot projects over the past three years, helping to drive forward the changes which are required to reduce GHG emissions from shipping. Five regional Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres (MTCCs) have been established under the Global Maritime…
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