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IMO assists Cote d’Ivoire to improve safety of domestic ferries and fishing vessels
To help ensure safety of fishing vessels and domestic ferries not covered by regulations under IMO's Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) treaty, IMO has organized a national workshop in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (12-16 August).
Maritime security training boosts Somali port of Berbera
IMO’s ongoing work to support maritime security in Somalia continued this week with capacity building activities held at the port of Berbera (10-13 August). Participants from Somaliland Maritime Security Coordination Office, Berbera Port Authority, Coast Guard, Police, Immigration and the Customs considered ways to enhance port security – taking into consideration the increasing threats to maritime security in the region.
Rolling out the maritime single window in the Caribbean
To streamline procedures to clear the arrival, stay and departure of ships and enhance efficiency of shipping worldwide, IMO Member States are required to use a single, centralized digital platform or "Maritime Single Window" (MSW) to collect and exchange information with ships when they call at ports.
IMO is working with the OECS* and Antigua and Barbuda – the first country to establish such a platform in the region, with support from IMO – to establish an MSW in five countries in the Eastern Caribbean sub-region.
Diversity at Sea: IMO photo competition for Black History Month
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is excited to announce a photography competition in honour of Black History Month this October. The theme for this year’s photo contest is ‘Diversity at Sea,’ celebrating multiculturalism within the maritime sector.
IMO invites photo submissions from all skill levels showcasing unique perspectives on maritime life. Whether capturing diverse crews, the rich cultural mosaic of port cities, or the daily experiences of maritime professionals worldwide, we want your interpretation of ‘Diversity at Sea’.
New toolkit to curb insider security threat in the maritime sector
IMO has launched a new toolkit that will help the global maritime industry respond better to ever-evolving ‘insider threats’. Insider threat refers to the risk that arises from a maritime employee carrying out or enabling a security incident, either through a lack of awareness, complacency or maliciousness.
Comoros bolsters Port State Control capabilities
Authorities in Comoros are strengthening their capacity to inspect foreign ships calling into the country's ports to ensure they comply with global safety and environmental regulations, set by IMO. Substandard vessels can pose threats to seafarers and the economy of coastal States.
Supporting the Philippines’ preparedness and response to hazardous and noxious marine spills
Spill preparedness training in Manila, Philippines has helped to reinforce the country’s ability to tackle marine spills involving hazardous and noxious substances (HNS).
A national workshop (29-31 July) led by IMO tested the country’s preparedness and response systems, identifying areas for improvement in the National Spill Contingency Plan (NSCP).
IMO approves interim guidance on fishing vessel safety
The IMO Sub-Committee on the Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) has approved interim guidance to assist Member States in the implementation of the Cape Town Agreement. The 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) is the global treaty for safety of fishing vessels. This internationally binding instrument sets minimum requirements on the design, construction, equipment, and inspection of fishing vessels of 24 meters and over in length, or equivalent in gross tons.
Digitalization for maritime safety
The benefits of digitalization for enhancing maritime safety and navigation were demonstrated during a regional workshop in Daejeon, Republic of Korea (9-11 July).