Category: International Maritime Organization

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IMO 2020 – cleaner shipping for cleaner air

IMO 2020 – cleaner shipping for cleaner air

Global limit on sulphur in ships’ fuel oil reduced from 01 January 2020.
Global limit on sulphur in ships’ fuel oil reduced from 01 January 2020.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/34-IMO-2020-sulphur-limit-.aspx19th December 20193:03 am

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UN maritime agency commits to further action on gender equality

UN maritime agency commits to further action on gender equality

The IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on “Preserving the Legacy of the World Maritime Theme for 2019 and achieving a Barrier-Free Working Environment for Women in the Maritime Sector”.
The IMO Assembly adopted a resolution on “Preserving the Legacy of the World Maritime Theme for 2019 and achieving a Barrier-Free Working Environment for Women in the Maritime Sector”.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/33-A31-empowering-women.aspx6th December 20193:01 am

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Global project launched to tackle plastic litter from ships and fisheries

Global project launched to tackle plastic litter from ships and fisheries

IMO-FAO GloLitter Partnerships Project, with initial funding for the project is from the Government of Norway, aims to help shipping and fisheries move to a low-plastics future.
IMO-FAO GloLitter Partnerships Project, with initial funding for the project is from the Government of Norway, aims to help shipping and fisheries move to a low-plastics future.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/32-GloLitter-signing.aspx6th December 20193:01 am

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IMO Assembly elects new 40-Member Council

IMO Assembly elects new 40-Member Council

The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the Members of its Council for the 2020-2021 biennium.
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the Members of its Council for the 2020-2021 biennium.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/32-Council-elections-A31.aspx30th November 20193:02 am

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India accession brings ship recycling convention a step closer to entry into force

India accession brings ship recycling convention a step closer to entry into force

India, one of the world’s five major ship recycling countries, accedes to IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling.
India, one of the world’s five major ship recycling countries, accedes to IMO Hong Kong Convention, the treaty that will set global standards for safe and environmentally-sound ship recycling.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/31-India-HKC.aspx29th November 20193:06 am

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International Maritime Prize for 2018 presented to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo (United States)

International Maritime Prize for 2018 presented to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo (United States)

International Maritime Prize for 2018 presented to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo, former USCG and INTERTANKO senior executive who participated in IMO meetings for many years.
International Maritime Prize for 2018 presented to Mr. Joseph J. Angelo, former USCG and INTERTANKO senior executive who participated in IMO meetings for many years.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/30-International-Maritime-Prize-Jo-Angelo.aspx27th November 20193:12 am

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American rescuer who saved four recognized with IMO bravery accolade

American rescuer who saved four recognized with IMO bravery accolade

Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, received the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during this year’s IMO Awards ceremony.
Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, received the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea during this year’s IMO Awards ceremony.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/29-Bravery-Award-2019-.aspx27th November 20193:12 am

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IMO Secretary-General opens 31st Assembly with a call for concrete action

IMO Secretary-General opens 31st Assembly with a call for concrete action

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim, has opened the Organization’s 31st Assembly session, calling for concrete action to address climate change and other challenges.
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim, has opened the Organization’s 31st Assembly session, calling for concrete action to address climate change and other challenges.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/28-Assembly-31-opening-.aspx27th November 20193:12 am

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Preparations intensify as 1 January 2020 global cut in sulphur in ship’s fuel oil looms

Preparations intensify as 1 January 2020 global cut in sulphur in ship’s fuel oil looms

IMO-hosted roundtable meeting reviews readiness for the “IMO 2020” requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions – which enter into effect in just over one month’s time.
IMO-hosted roundtable meeting reviews readiness for the “IMO 2020” requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions – which enter into effect in just over one month’s time.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/27-sulphur-2020-roundtable-.aspx26th November 20193:02 am

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IMO pushes forward with work to meet ship emission reduction targets

IMO pushes forward with work to meet ship emission reduction targets

IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships pushes forward with work to help achieve the ambitious targets set out in the initial IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.
IMO Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships pushes forward with work to help achieve the ambitious targets set out in the initial IMO strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships.

http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/26-ISWG-GHG.aspx16th November 20193:03 am

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