IMO’s World Maritime theme 2023
LONDON : The International Maritime Organization’s World Maritime Theme for 2023 is ‘MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on’. The theme reflects the organization’s long history of protecting the
Maritime Council to establish International Day for Women
LONDON : The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) , Council has decided to establish an International Day for Women in Maritime to be observed on May 18 every year.
Fragmented voice of shipping fails in climate change challenge
The shipping community has to bare the blame for the situation it now finds itself in as it faces the challenges of climate change Indeed, the shipowning community
ICS, IMO, Green Climate Fund discuss provision of $1.5 million to fast track R&D
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have met with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to discuss funding options for the proposed “IMO Maritime Research
‘Collaboration is the fuel of the future’: DNV
HAMBURG : Speaking via weblink at the CMA Shipping Expo & Conference, part of North America Shipping Week, keynote speaker DNV Maritime CEO, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen said that “collaboration
International Chamber of Shipping Reports Progress on Carbon Pricing at IMO Working Group
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed calls from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for impact assessments to be submitted showing the likely effects of a carbon
Bridging the gaps for maritime decarbonization
LONDON : IMO-UNEP-Norway Zero-and Low-Emission Innovation Forum highlighted challenges and opportunities for decarbonization, financing, building on innovation and best practices. Collaboration and knowledge sharing around innovation are the
BIMCO Supports IMO Development Of Global Remote Inspection Guidelines
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing
IMO World Maritime Day amplifies seafarer voices
LONDON : Seafarer voices were front and centre on IMO’s World Maritime Day, with an all-seafarer panel discussing a number of issues relating to this year’s theme of ‘Seafarers
World Maritime University illuminated Blue in honour of Seafarers
MALMO : For World Maritime Day on 30 September, the World Maritime University (WMU) joinied forces with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in illuminating their headquarters buildings blue