IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 9), 4-8 April 2022 Report
Protecting the seas from garbage – mandatory garbage record books for smaller ships The Sub-Committee agreed draft amendments to MARPOL… read more
IMO calls Extraordinary Council Session
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and… read more
UN agencies renew call to collaboratively support seafarers
Four United Nations agencies have issued a joint statement urging stakeholders to collaborate to prevent undue hardship to seafarers during… read more
Addressing seafarers’ challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic
At its 32nd session, the IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges during the COVID-19… read more
IMO Council to expand – amendments adopted
IMO Assembly adopted amendment to the IMO Convention The IMO Assembly has adopted amendments to the IMO Convention to expand the size of… read more
Seafarers, climate change in the spotlight at IMO 32nd Assembly
IMO Secretary-General encourages increased seafarer support and drive towards decarbonization The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack… read more
IMO Council sets International Day for Women in Maritime
International Day for Women in Maritime will be observed on 18 May every year The IMO Council, meeting from 8-12… read more
Bridging the gaps for maritime decarbonization
IMO-UNEP-Norway Zero-and Low-Emission Innovation Forum highlighted challenges and opportunities for decarbonization, financing, building on innovation and best practices. Collaboration and… read more
World Maritime theme 2022: New technologies for greener shipping
‘New technologies for greener shipping’ has been chosen as the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support… read more
Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future
IMO envisages what a ‘fair future for seafarers’ will look like on Day of the Seafarer 2021 The Day of… read more
Facilitation Committee, 45th session (FAL 45), 1-7 June (opening remarks)
OPENING REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL KITACK LIM AT THE OPENING OF FAL 45 1 to 7 June 2021 Excellencies, distinguished… read more
IMO encourages priority vaccination for seafarers
IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopts recommended actions to prioritize seafarers in national COVID-19 vaccination programmes. The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)… read more
NextGEN holds first meeting to push maritime decarbonization
IMO-Singapore NextGEN project aims to facilitate collaboration and information sharing across maritime decarbonization initiatives. The NextGEN project, which aims to bring together decarbonization initiatives… read more
30 countries join global initiative to tackle marine litter
Countries from across the oceans team up to tackle marine plastic litter under the ambitious GloLitter Partnerships Project. A major… read more
IMO and WISTA International launch first Women in Maritime Survey
IMO and WISTA International survey will obtain baseline data on number of women and their positions in maritime and oceans… read more
IMO symposium highlights pathways to shipping’s decarbonization
Various low- and zero-carbon marine fuels will allow shipping to meet its emissions targets, but more work is needed to… read more
IMO2020 fuel oil sulphur limit – cleaner air, healthier planet
On 1 January 2020, new reduced limits on sulphur in fuel oil brought about a 70% cut in total sulphur… read more
Shipping welcomes IMO decision to give further consideration to $5 billion fund to accelerate decarbonisation
he world’s governments have agreed to give further consideration to the detail of the concept of an IMO-supervised, industry financed,… read more
2021 World Maritime theme – “Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future”
“Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future” has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2021, reflecting a clear… read more
Just In Time Arrival Guide issued to support smarter, more efficient shipping
A new Just In Time Arrival Guide which aims to provide both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to… read more
Ship recycling in Bangladesh leaps forward with third phase of key project signed
The third phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh has been given… read more
Digitalization of shipping – more important than ever
Digitalization, big data, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence are key in enabling the post-COVID recovery, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim told a a webinar (28 July)… read more
IMO: Informal discussions focus on cutting shipping’s carbon intensity
IMO has facilitated virtual informal discussion sessions (6-10 July) on short-term greenhouse gas reduction measures for international shipping and their… read more
Bangladesh: Further progress towards greener and safer ship recycling
Good progress towards greener and safer ship recycling in Bangladesh has been reported during the annual meeting for the IMO-Norway-Bangladesh… read more
Reducing GHG emissions from ships – discussions on short-term measures
IMO remains committed to reducing GHG emissions from ships, even though the COVID-19 pandemic has led to postponements of important… read more
Governments must act to bring seafarers home
Governments have the power to solve a growing humanitarian crisis and must take action to bring seafarers home and allow their relief crews to join ships. “Get our hero… read more
Ensuring maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the latest initiatives to address the serious issue of piracy and armed robbery in… read more
Shipping and ports collaboration – beyond COVID-19
The importance of collaboration between all maritime sectors has been thrown into the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic and will… read more
Enhancing regional maritime security cooperation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
IMO is continuing to support work on information sharing to boost maritime security in the Western Indian Ocean and the… read more
Act on seafarer crew changes to avert humanitarian crisis
Governments need to urgently act to ensure ships’ crew changeovers can take place to keep world trade flowing and avert a humanitarian and ship safety crisis, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has told Member… read more
Keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, urge UN entities
The world’s reliance on maritime transport makes it more important than ever to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border… read more
JOINT STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF KEEPING SHIPS MOVING, PORTS OPEN AND CROSS-BORDER TRADE FLOWING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
8 June 2020 The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has placed the world in an unprecedented situation. To slow the spread of… read more
Celebrating the oceans on World Oceans Day – a message from IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim
On World Oceans Day, Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites a celebration of the majesty, beauty and sheer… read more
UN entities and private sector join forces to tackle invasive species and reduce emissions
A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our… read more
Major IMO-industry alliance broadens scope of action to cut ship emissions
A key IMO initiative supporting ship decarbonization – the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to Support Low Carbon Shipping – will intensify its… read more
IMO issues COVID-19 guidance for personal protective equipment and for interactions between ship and shore-based personnel
Shipping is vital to the world supply chain. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that all personnel involved are… read more
IMO endorses new protocols designed to lift barriers to crew changes
The need for ships to change crews and for seafarers to fly home at the end of their periods of… read more
Crew changeovers needed urgently to support safe flow of commerce by sea
The need for crew changeovers to take place is of the utmost urgency, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and shipping industry… read more
IMO postpones further meetings due to COVID-19 but begins rescheduling plans
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that meetings which were scheduled to be held in July, including the next… read more
“You are not alone” – IMO Secretary-General issues impassioned personal message to seafarers
“You are not alone. You are not forgotten”. So said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a moving personal message to seafarers everywhere, assuring them that IMO… read more
Customs and ports urged to maintain flow of critical goods during pandemic
Trade by sea must continue to flow to maintain the continued provision of essential goods, including vital medical supplies, during the unprecedented global situation arising from the COVID-19 pandemic…. read more
UN agencies formally cement partnership to tackle maritime litter and help deliver SDG 14
Partnerships are essential in tackling the global issue of marine plastic litter. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Food… read more
IMO and port State inspection authorities set pragmatic approach to support global supply chain
The port State control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections onboard ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations… read more
IMO postpones further meetings due to COVID-19 (updated)
IMO has announced further meeting postponements, in the light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. the 7th session of the Sub-Committee… read more
IMO Secretary-General seeks UN support over “keyworker” designation for seafarers
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has asked the United Nations system agencies to support IMO in its request to governments to… read more
Tackling COVID-19 – a voyage together
IMO Secretary-General stresses vital need to maintain commerce by sea and protect seafarers’ welfare in face of coronavirus shut down…. read more
IMO Secretariat continues work despite COVID-19
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the IMO Secretariat continues to function effectively. The London Headquarters building has reopened following deep cleaning… read more
IMO Member States declare support for “full and equal rights” for women
To mark International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March each year, Member States and observer delegations at an IMO sub-committee… read more
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