Category: International Maritime Organization

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Governments pledge action for seafarers at crucial crew change summit

Governments pledge action for seafarers at crucial crew change summit

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim welcomes commitment of 12 countries to facilitate crew changes and recognise seafarers as key workers, following virtual ministerial summit hosted by UK Government.
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim welcomes commitment of 12 countries to facilitate crew changes and recognise seafarers as key workers, following virtual ministerial summit hosted by UK Government.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/22-crew-change-summit.aspx10th July 20203:05 am

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IMO endorses guidance on ensuring seafarers’ access to medical care onshore

IMO endorses guidance on ensuring seafarers’ access to medical care onshore

Recommendations for port and coastal States on the prompt disembarkation of seafarers for medical care ashore during the COVID-19 pandemic have been issued.
Recommendations for port and coastal States on the prompt disembarkation of seafarers for medical care ashore during the COVID-19 pandemic have been issued.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/21-medical-care-seafarers.aspx7th July 20203:03 am

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UN Day of the Seafarer highlights sacrifice of key workers at sea during pandemic

UN Day of the Seafarer highlights sacrifice of key workers at sea during pandemic

The 2020 Day of the Seafarer pays tribute to unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: the seafarers who continue to carry essential goods despite facing tremendous challenges, including being stranded on board.
The 2020 Day of the Seafarer pays tribute to unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic: the seafarers who continue to carry essential goods despite facing tremendous challenges, including being stranded on board.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/20-DOTS-2020.aspx25th June 20203:03 am

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Keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, urge UN entities

Keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing, urge UN entities

IMO and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reiterate calls for crew changeovers and keyworker designation for seafarers to keep trade flowing.
IMO and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reiterate calls for crew changeovers and keyworker designation for seafarers to keep trade flowing.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/19-IMO-UNCTAD-.aspx10th June 20203:06 am

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Celebrating the oceans on World Oceans Day – a message from IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim

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 wonder of our oceans and the ships that ply their trade on them.
On World Oceans Day, Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites a celebration of the majesty, beauty and sheer wonder of our oceans and the ships that ply their trade on them.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/17-WOD-message.aspx9th June 20203:06 am

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UN entities and private sector join forces to tackle invasive species and reduce emissions

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 time – invasive species and greenhouse gas emissions.
A ground-breaking Global Industry Alliance (GIA) has been launched to tackle two of the most pressing environmental issues of our time – invasive species and greenhouse gas emissions.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/18-GloFouling-GIA-launch.aspx9th June 20203:06 am

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UN agencies call for urgent action on crew changes and keyworker designation for sea and air workers

UN agencies call for urgent action on crew changes and keyworker designation for sea and air workers

IMO, ICAO, ILO plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation so that sea and air workers can be relieved and repatriated in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMO, ICAO, ILO plea for urgent action on crew changes and for keyworker designation so that sea and air workers can be relieved and repatriated in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/16-IMO-ICAO-ILO-joint-statement.aspx28th May 20203:04 am

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IMO endorses new protocols designed to lift barriers to crew changes

IMO endorses new protocols designed to lift barriers to crew changes

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim endorses a series of protocols designed to address crew change issues during pandemic.
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim endorses a series of protocols designed to address crew change issues during pandemic.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/15-crew-changes-.aspx8th May 20203:00 am

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IMO postpones further meetings due to COVID-19 but begins rescheduling plans

IMO postpones further meetings due to COVID-19 but begins rescheduling plans

The next regular session of the IMO Council has been postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but work has begun to prepare for a revised meeting programme.
The next regular session of the IMO Council has been postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but work has begun to prepare for a revised meeting programme.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/14-meetings-postponed.aspx1st May 20203:03 am

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“You are not alone” – IMO Secretary-General issues impassioned personal message to seafarers

“You are not alone” – IMO Secretary-General issues impassioned personal message to seafarers

You are not forgotten,” says IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a personal message to seafarers everywhere, assuring them that IMO understands the unique problems they face during the coronavirus pandemic and is working tirelessly to find solutions.
You are not forgotten,” says IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in a personal message to seafarers everywhere, assuring them that IMO understands the unique problems they face during the coronavirus pandemic and is working tirelessly to find solutions.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/13-seafarer-message.aspx22nd April 20203:03 am

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