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Make your voice heard: IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey opens
Governments and industry urged to participate in global study to promote gender diversity in maritime.
Continue ReadingIMO Council steps up action on transparency and access to information
The IMO Council has decided to live-stream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency in the Organization.
Continue ReadingWorld Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean - Our Obligation - Our Opportunity
Protecting the ocean is central to 2025 world maritime theme.
Continue ReadingCaptain Ian Finley to receive IMO International Maritime Prize
Captain Ian Finley selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2023.
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UN agencies join forces to tackle extreme maritime weather
The United Nations bodies responsible for meteorological and maritime affairs have underscored the link between maritime safety and climate change, calling for stronger collaboration to address the issue at the 2nd WMO-IMO Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines moves to digitalize its maritime sector
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is advancing plans to establish a Maritime Single Window (MSW) to digitalize its maritime sector. As of 1 January, 2024, all IMO Member States are required to implement MSW systems to streamline port procedures and enhance efficiency.
IMO opens its doors for Open House Festival
Members of the public were invited to visit IMO’s official headquarters in London on 21 and 22 September, as part of the Open House Festival. Visitors had the chance to tour the building and meet IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez.
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