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Facilitation Committee tackles digitalization and autonomous shipping
IMO’s Facilitation Committee has taken steps to further advance the digitalization of the shipping sector, while addressing cyber-security threats and the regulation of new technology such as autonomous ships. The Committee held its forty-eighth session (FAL 48) from 8 to 12 April 2024, in London.
IMO announces new group of emerging leaders to join green shipping training programme
Maritime professionals from 14 small island developing states (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs) will join IMO’s flagship training programme this year to promote the global transition to net zero shipping.
Future marine fuels and technology - new website launched
Access to latest information on zero and near-zero marine fuels and technologies, including pricing information and the latest research, can be found on futurefuels.imo.org.
The website has been developed by the Future Fuels and Technology Project (FFT Project), a partnership project between IMO and the Republic of Korea, supporting the development of new regulation within the possible IMO Net Zero Framework to achieve the targets contained in the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.
Training in Romania prepares countries for mandatory audits
IMO is assisting Member States as some prepare to undergo audits this year under IMO’s Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). IMSAS requires all Member States to undergo a mandatory audit within the seven-year audit cycle.
Inert explosives and firearms training equipment boosts cruise ship security in the Caribbean
Maritime authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are using specialised security test piece equipment as part of an innovative IMO training programme to ensure passenger and baggage security on ships.
IMO on track to adopt mid-term measures to cut emissions from ships
IMO is advancing discussions on legally-binding ‘mid-term’ measures to help the maritime industry achieve net zero shipping, as set out in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The measures are scheduled for adoption in late 2025.
Seafarers’ “key worker” critical role in supply chains highlighted at WHO meeting
IMO has participated in the Ninth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) for a World Health Organization (WHO) instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response (18-28 March), which is being held in hybrid format at the WHO headquarters, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Malagasy officials bolster skills to fulfil Flag State obligations
Government officials in Madagascar have gained the essential skills and knowledge required to fulfil the duties and obligations of a Flag State. A team of experts from IMO delivered a national training workshop on Flag State Implementation from 4 to 8 March in the capital Antananarivo.
Strengthening oil spill response in Belize
Oil spill preparedness training is underway at a national workshop in Belmopan, Belize (12-15 March), to help build capacity within the Belize government to deal with any potential oil spill incidents.