US strongly opposes India, China-backed Net-Zero Framework in Shipping sector
WASHINGTON : Amid rising tariff tensions, comes another point of contention between the United States and others. The US on last Tuesday strongly opposed the Net-Zero Framework (aka Global Carbon Tax) imposed by the
IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation the Pacific
LONDON : The International Maritime Organization (IMO) inaugurated a new Regional Presence Office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji, marking a milestone for regional maritime cooperation and capacity development in the Pacific. The Regional Presence Office,
Sarbananda Sonowal urges innovation & imagination to repurpose maritime ecosystem for Viksit Bharat at Chintan Baithak
NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal delivered an address at the Chintan Baithak of the Ministry here on Wednesday. The Union Minister called on officials
Arab women in maritime finalize regional strategy to advance gender equality
LONDON : The Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) has finalized a five-year regional strategy and action plan to boost women’s participation in the maritime industry. The strategy was the outcome of a week-long
Action Plans on maritime facilitation approved in Central American countries : IMO
LONDON : Honduras and El Salvador have each approved an Action Plan aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic. The Plans are designed to support the effective and sustainable implementation of the Facilitation
IMO : 2026-27 World Maritime Day theme to take policy to practice
LONDON : IMO’s Two-year theme to focus on putting instruments into action, backed by technical support. ‘From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence’ has been selected as the International Maritime Organization’s World Maritime Day theme
DNV highlights Key IMO safety developments
SINGAPORE : The IMO is making significant progress towards modernising global maritime safety regulations, with new regulations that seek to enhance standards in order to accommodate new technologies and fuels, while making the maritime
India advocates enhanced Container Ship Safety and showcases Gender inclusion at 134th IMO Council Session
LONDON : Indian Delegation led by Shri T.K. Ramachandaran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt of India, is attending the 134th session of the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).