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IMO promotes safe, sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
A series of workshops held in Dhaka and Chattogram in Bangladesh has equipped up to 300 key stakeholders with essential knowledge about how to recycle ships in a safe and environmentally-sound manner. Four workshops held between April and May 2024 engaged ship managers, representatives of regulatory bodies and other stakeholders.
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Caribbean maritime administrations updated at regional meeting
Caribbean Member States have been updated on the latest developments at IMO during the Regional Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime Administrations (DIHMAR 3) in Rockley, Christ Church, Barbados (2-3 May 2024). Directors and Heads of maritime administrations were informed on information resources for latest regulatory and other developments at IMO.
Pushing for implementation of hazardous and noxious substances liability treaty
The final piece of the puzzle in the liability and compensation treaty regime for shipping will fall into place when the 2010 Convention on Liability for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS) enters into force.
Latin American countries push coordinated work to tackle marine plastic litter
Ensuring litter does not reach the sea from shipping and fisheries in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a key ambition for countries in Latin America. Seven countries in the region have set out their priorities for regional action, during a meeting in Brasilia, Brazil (8-12 April): the Latin America Regional Task Force Meeting and Workshop, held under the GloLitter Partnerships Project.
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IMO biofouling project to address biodiversity threat extended
IMO’s TEST Biofouling project has received the greenlight to continue its work to tackle the transfer of invasive species via ships’ hulls for another year. A no-cost extension signed between IMO and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) will extend the TEST Biofouling project until 31 December 2026.
Legal Committee finalizes new guidelines on seafarer criminalization
IMO’s Legal Committee has finalized a new set of guidelines to ensure seafarers are protected against unfair treatment if detained in foreign jurisdictions on suspicion of committing a crime. The fair treatment of seafarers was high on the agenda of the Legal Committee’s 111st session, which took place from 22 to 26 April at IMO headquarters in London.
Port State Control Officers boost their maritime security skills
Where do you start if asked to inspect a ship? Does the ship conform with IMO treaties? Should the ship be detained? Those are the types of questions that port state control officers must answer to ensure adequate security and safety standards are met. Participants from Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen are meeting in Mombasa, Kenya (22-26 April) to receive training on these issues.
Maritime Technology Global Challenge - solutions for decarbonization selected
Funding is being released to develop detailed technical proposals to help accelerate decarbonisation of selected domestic vessels and ports in Africa and the Caribbean, as part of the Maritime Technology Global Challenge, under the IMO CARES (Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping) project.
IMO’s maritime law institute celebrates 35 years of training success
The IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMO-IMLI) celebrated its 35th anniversary with testimonies from alumni and discussions about how to shape its future. IMO-IMLI was founded in 1988 in Malta, and began its first programme in 1989. Its aim is to strengthen the capacity and expertise of Member States in all aspects of international maritime law.