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14 June 2024

Statement on the attack on merchant vessel TUTOR

IMO Secretary-General appalled at latest attack in the Red Sea and demands maximum assistance for seafarers.

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24 May 2024

IMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attacks on ships in Red Sea

IMO Member States call for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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17 May 2024

2024 International Day for Women in Maritime: Shaping the future of maritime safety

?This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime will focus on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the industry.

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22 March 2024

IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”

?IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping.

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18 March 2024

IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific

IMO will open its seventh Regional Presence Office, in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region.

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06 March 2024

Statement on the attack on the True Confidence bulk carrier

IMO Secretary-General conveys condolences and renews call for collective action to protect seafarers.

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05 March 2024

Preventing and combatting violence and harassment in the maritime sector

IMO and ILO take action for preventing and combatting violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault

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31 January 2024

Maritime Single Window - advancing digitalization in shipping

IMO video highlights importance of the Maritime Single Window for trade by sea.

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