Liberia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Panama continue to move forward with the International Flag-State Association
LONDON: The International Flag-State Association (IFA), an association of the world’s three largest registries, Liberia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Panama, has been meeting since 2021. IFA is the
Geopolitical Risks increasingly drive Deteriorating Shipping Outlook : Fitch Ratings
NEW YORK: Geopolitical and policy risks have become bigger drivers of our ‘deteriorating’ 2026 outlook for the global shipping sector than underlying industry fundamentals, Fitch Ratings says. These risks include potential tariff-related escalation; other
IMO updates logo to reflect reinvigorated maritime future
LONDON: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will roll out a refreshed logo and visual identity, following a presentation by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez to the 34th session of the IMO Assembly (24 November to
IMO Assembly, 34th session: New 40-member Council to be voted in for the 2026-2027 biennium
LONDON: The IMO Assembly is holding its 34th session at IMO headquarters in London fro 24 November to 3 December. The Assembly is the highest Governing Body of the Organization, consisting of all Member States,
Acts of exceptional bravery at sea honoured at IMO Annual Awards ceremony.
LONDON: Officer Lee Tae Young, a first mate from the Republic of Korea, has been awarded the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, in recognition of his heroic actions that saved 12 fellow
Dr. Rosalie Balkin receives IMO International Maritime Prize
LONDON: Dr. Rosalie Balkin, Secretary-General of the Comité Maritime International (CMI), has been presented with the prestigious International Maritime Prize. Dr. Balkin, who was nominated by the Government of Australia, was honoured at the
IMO Assembly to elect new Council and set strategic directions
LONDON: The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet for its 34th regular session from 24 November to 3 December 2025, to elect Members of the IMO Council and approve the Organization’s
Advancing Green and Sustainable Ship Recycling in Asia
HONG KONG: Major ship-recycling countries in Asia have taken steps to enhance compliance and safety in ship recycling across the region, in line with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally