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IMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attacks on ships in Red Sea
IMO Member States call for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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2024 International Day for Women in Maritime: Shaping the future of maritime safety
This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime will focus on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the industry.
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IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”
IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping.
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IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific
IMO will open its seventh Regional Presence Office, in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region.
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Statement on the attack on the True Confidence bulk carrier
IMO Secretary-General conveys condolences and renews call for collective action to protect seafarers.
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Preventing and combatting violence and harassment in the maritime sector
IMO and ILO take action for preventing and combatting violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault
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Maritime Single Window - advancing digitalization in shipping
IMO video highlights importance of the Maritime Single Window for trade by sea.
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IMO Secretary-General announces new senior team
Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, who took up office as Secretary-General of IMO on 1 January, named the Senior Management Committee members.
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