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31 May 2024

Low Carbon GIA Roundtable explores opportunities and challenges of Wind Propulsion Technology

The use of wind as an energy source for accelerating shipping’s decarbonization and the opportunities and challenges associated with wind propulsion technology (WPT) adoption were the focus of the inaugural “Wind Propulsion Technology” roundtable held at IMO Headquarters, London (30 May). The event was hosted by the Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA).

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29 May 2024

Multi-agency exercise tackles piracy, illicit maritime activities in Kenya

Kenyan authorities have completed a multi-agency exercise aimed at boosting maritime security capabilities and coordination to combat illicit activities at sea ? the first of its kind in the country. 

The exercise USALAMA BAHARINI ‘24 was jointly organized by EUNAVFOR ATALANTA, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Kenya.
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28 May 2024

IMO champions maritime decarbonization at Global Supply Chain Forum

IMO is advancing concrete measures to decarbonize shipping, while aiming to shield small island developing states and least developed countries from any potential negative impacts to their economies.  

At the world’s first Global Supply Chain Forum (21-24 May), Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez named decarbonization as one of two major challenges currently facing the maritime industry, along with geopolitics.  
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24 May 2024

Getting ready for low sulphur ship fuel oil limits in the Mediterranean

States in the Mediterranean Sea are preparing to implement, in 2025, global laws which will require ships plying the Sea to meet stringent requirements to limit harmful pollution by Sulphur Oxides (SOx).

To support the implementation of the new cleaner air rules, a regional workshop was held (22-23 May) at the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea (REMPEC), in Malta. 

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23 May 2024

Focus on carbon capture and storage in the sub-seabed at Madagascar training workshop

Protecting the oceans from dumping of hazardous wastes at sea through full implementation of the London Protocol ( LP ), including carbon capture and storage in the sub-seabed,?was the subject of a national workshop in Antananarivo, Madagascar (21-23 May). The LP prohibits all dumping at sea, other than when explicitly permitted under the terms of the treaty, and contains measures for climate change mitigation.

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21 May 2024

Mentorship and training vital for women’s maritime success

Leading voices in the shipping industry have underscored the importance of mentorship and educational opportunities to bolster women’s profile in the male-dominated maritime sector. To mark International Day for Women in Maritime, a panel of experts discussed how to incorporate women’s perspectives in shaping the future of maritime safety.

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17 May 2024

IMO shares expertise on oil spill response

IMO has outlined key insights for tackling marine pollution incidents at the International Oil Spill Conference ( IOSC 2024 ) in New Orleans, United States (13-16 May). Under the theme 'Prevent, Prepare, Respond, Restore', hundreds of professionals from the international spill response community, private sector, government, and non-governmental organizations came together to discuss challenges, innovation and share spill preparedness and response expertise from around the world.

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17 May 2024

Somali maritime security training targets ‘whole-of-government’ approach

Somali officials have strengthened their skills in decision-making and policy development through an IMO-led workshop focusing on a ‘whole of government’ approach to maritime security. 

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17 May 2024

Supporting Ballast Water Management and Anti-fouling Systems Conventions in Madagascar

A national workshop in Antananarivo,? Madagascar?(14-17 May) has underscored the importance of IMO’s Ballast Water Management (BWM)?and Anti-fouling Systems??Conventions for the protection of the marine environment and biodiversity.

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