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Monday, September 21, 2015
Bulk Jupiter Investigation Prompts IMO Bauxite Liquefaction Warning
News

Bulk Jupiter Investigation Prompts IMO Bauxite Liquefaction Warning

  The International Maritime Organization is taking action to warn ship Masters about the possible dangers of bauxite liquefaction following findings from

September 21, 2015
Total Views: 614

Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Korea’s Ki-tack Lim Elected to IMO’s Top Spot
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Korea’s Ki-tack Lim Elected to IMO’s Top Spot

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) says that Mr. Ki-tack Lim of the Republic of Korea has been elected as the next IMO Secretary-General. Kim is now

June 30, 2015
Total Views: 22

Thursday, June 25, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – This is What a #CareerAtSea Looks Like
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Ship Photos of the Day – This is What a #CareerAtSea Looks Like

In honor of today’s international Day of the Seafarer celebration, the International Maritime Organization asked us share with the world what a career at

June 25, 2015
Total Views: 56

Happy Day of the Seafarer 2015! What Does Your #CareerAtSea Look Like?
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Happy Day of the Seafarer 2015! What Does Your #CareerAtSea Look Like?

Happy Day of the Seafarer 2015! This year the International Maritime Organization is focussing on the theme maritime education. But not just formal education,

June 25, 2015
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, June 17, 2015
IMO – This Is What a Career at Sea Looks Like
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IMO – This Is What a Career at Sea Looks Like

As part of an effort to draw more young people to a career at sea, the International Maritime Organization has selected the theme #CareerAtSea for the

June 17, 2015
Total Views: 124

Tuesday, June 16, 2015
IGF Code – IMO Adopts News Rules for Gas Fueled Ships
News

IGF Code – IMO Adopts News Rules for Gas Fueled Ships

The International Maritime Organization's Maritime Safety Committee has adopted new rules for ships powered by gases such as LNG and other low-flashpoint

June 16, 2015
Total Views: 244

Wednesday, June 10, 2015
IMO MSC special session
Defense

IMO MSC Condemns People Smuggling

Urgent action is needed to prevent huge losses of life at sea given the forecast increase in unsafe mixed migration by sea, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)

June 10, 2015
Total Views: 13

Monday, June 8, 2015
China Targets Ship Emissions in War On Pollution
Environment

China Targets Ship Emissions in War On Pollution

China is considering regulating emissions from boats and ships, the environment ministry said on Monday, as it tries to clamp down on

June 8, 2015
Total Views: 66

Thursday, May 21, 2015
A Japanese Foundation Just Gave the World Maritime University a TON of Cash
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A Japanese Foundation Just Gave the World Maritime University a TON of Cash

The Nippon Foundation, a Japanese philanthropic organization that promotes social innovation, has committed $100 million in funds to expand the World Maritime

May 21, 2015
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Shipping Industry Disappointed by European Parliament Decision on CO2 Emissions Reporting
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Shipping Industry Disappointed by European Parliament Decision on CO2 Emissions Reporting

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules requiring ship owners using EU ports to report CO2 emissions regardless of the country in which they are

April 28, 2015
Total Views: 27

Tuesday, April 14, 2015
MV Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller
Shipping News

New Ships 10% Less Fuel Efficient Than Those Built in 1990, Study Claims

A new study commissioned by the environmental groups Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment claims that new ships today are no more efficient than they

April 14, 2015
Total Views: 75

Monday, April 13, 2015
IMO’s Nairobi Convention on Wreck Removals Enters Into Force
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IMO’s Nairobi Convention on Wreck Removals Enters Into Force

The International Maritime Organization’s Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks will enter into force on Tuesday, April 14, 2015,

April 13, 2015
Total Views: 92

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Next IMO Secretary-General – And The Nominees Are…
News

Next IMO Secretary-General – And The Nominees Are…

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) says it has received six nominations for candidates for the position of Secretary-General of IMO. The election

April 2, 2015
Total Views: 41

Monday, March 16, 2015
IMO-BBC Short Film: Invaders from the Sea
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IMO-BBC Short Film: Invaders from the Sea

The International Maritime Organization partnered with renowned BBC Wildvision to produce this short film, titled Invaders from the Sea, offering unique

March 16, 2015
Total Views: 226

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
IMO Making Waves: Women Leaders in Maritime [VIDEO]
News

IMO Making Waves: Women Leaders in Maritime [VIDEO]

Here’s a video reporting on continuing efforts by the International Maritime Organization and the World Maritime University (WMU) to promote the

March 10, 2015
Total Views: 37

Thursday, January 1, 2015
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu
News

Casualties and Unregulated Maritime Migrancy Are Top IMO Issues of 2014

By Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization The incidents over the holiday period involving the vessels Norman Atlantic and Blue

January 1, 2015
Total Views: 20

Monday, December 22, 2014
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News

IMO Secretary Meets with ICS to Discuss Ballast Water Management Convention

This morning, IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu met with the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Mr. Masamichi Morooka, to discuss the

December 22, 2014
Total Views: 48

Thursday, December 11, 2014
IMO, UN Agencies Call for Swift Action to Address Maritime Migration
News

IMO, UN Agencies Call for Swift Action to Address Maritime Migration

The International Maritime Organization and other UN agencies are calling for a concerted effort in response to the staggering loss of life, trauma and human

December 11, 2014
Total Views: 29

Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Infographic: What the Polar Code Means for Ship Safety
Interesting

Infographic: What the Polar Code Means for Ship Safety

What exactly does the new Polar Code mean for ship

December 2, 2014
Total Views: 315

Saturday, November 22, 2014
IMO Adopts Landmark Polar Code
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IMO Adopts Landmark Polar Code

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted historic legislation for the improved safety of ships operating in the polar regions and their

November 22, 2014
Total Views: 96