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Monday, July 23, 2012
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Shipping Industry: IMO Study on Low Sulphur Fuel Availability Needed Now

Representing nearly 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on Monday called on the International Maritime

July 23, 2012
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Top Five #ThankYouSeafarer Videos
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Top Five #ThankYouSeafarer Videos

In honor of 2012’s Day of The Seafarer, the International Maritime Organization has started a viral campaign asking people around the world to use social

June 25, 2012
Total Views: 40

Monday, June 18, 2012
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“Sustainable Development” Chosen as Theme for World Maritime Day 2013

The International Maritime Organization today said that it has selected “Sustainable Development:  IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20” as the

June 18, 2012
Total Views: 13

Friday, June 15, 2012
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IMO Announces ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ Award Recipients

The International Maritime Organization has announced that the coveted 2012 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award has been awarded to Canadian and Chilean

June 15, 2012
Total Views: 11

Friday, June 8, 2012
Today is World Ocean’s Day
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Today is World Ocean’s Day

IMO marked the celebration, with Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu offering the following statement: This year’s World Oceans Day falls as the

June 8, 2012
Total Views: 9

Thursday, May 24, 2012
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EU Reaches Agreement to Slash Air Pollution From Ships

Council and the European Parliament reach a provisional agreement on the sulphur content of marine fuels The EU Wednesday announced an informal agreement

May 24, 2012
Total Views: 19

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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IMO Secretary-General Addresses the Issue of Armed Merchant Vessels

Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 90th session, 16 to 25 May 2012 (High-level segment on arms on board) Opening address by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu

May 16, 2012
Total Views: 13

Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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The Maritime Paperwork Monster Plus New Requirements to Get More Sleep

– by Captain Richard Madden When asked about the Manila Amendments, a captain recently quipped, “What?  There’s new regulations for

April 25, 2012
Total Views: 51

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Cruise Industry Adopts New Safety Policies Identified in Operational Review

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council, on behalf of the global cruise industry, today announced the adoption three new

April 24, 2012
Total Views: 32

Thursday, April 12, 2012
IMO Reflects on Titanic Tragedy, Traces Roots of Safety of Life at Sea [VIDEO]
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IMO Reflects on Titanic Tragedy, Traces Roots of Safety of Life at Sea [VIDEO]

Video message by IMO Secretary General Mr. Koji Sekimizu on the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, recalling the improvements to passenger ship safety

April 12, 2012
Total Views: 90

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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Philippine Transmarine Carriers Hosts IMO Sec’y General, Presents Top-Shelf Training Facility for Seafarers

In his first official visit to the country after assuming office last January 2, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Koji

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 166

Thursday, February 9, 2012
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IMO: Philippines’ Maritime Development is a Priority

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has pledged IMO’s support for the Philippines in all facets of the country’s maritime development.  In

February 9, 2012
Total Views: 59

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
International Maritime Organization Expresses Condolences, Praises Italian Coast Guard Response
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International Maritime Organization Expresses Condolences, Praises Italian Coast Guard Response

A senior United Nations official today called for a thorough investigation into the incident involving the Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 43

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
New IMO Secretary-General Announces Positional Changes to IMO Secretariat
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New IMO Secretary-General Announces Positional Changes to IMO Secretariat

In one of his first dealings as the new IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Koji Sekimizu of Japan, announced a number of changes in the structure of the IMO

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 86

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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IMO’s Work to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Shipping – Q&A

IMO’s Karine Langlois speaks with Eivind Vagslid, the Deputy Director and Head of IMO’s Air pollution and Climate change section on IMO’s

December 7, 2011
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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The 27th International Maritime Organization Assembly [VIDEO]

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/33180141[/vimeo] A wide range of resolutions, reflecting the broad canvas of the Organization’s work, was adopted by the 27th

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 69

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Liberia Re-Elected to IMO Council
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Liberia Re-Elected to IMO Council

Liberia has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation for 2012-2013 for the first time since 1997. Liberia’s Commissioner

November 30, 2011
Total Views: 18

Saturday, November 26, 2011
IMO Honors Korean Captain Seog for Exceptional Bravery at Sea [VIDEO]
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IMO Honors Korean Captain Seog for Exceptional Bravery at Sea [VIDEO]

LONDON – (IMO) Captain Seog Hae-gyun of the Republic of Korea, Master of the chemical tanker Samho Jewelry, has been presented with the International

November 26, 2011
Total Views: 40

Monday, November 14, 2011
The Impact of IMO’s New Energy Efficiency Measures and the EEDI [STUDY]
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The Impact of IMO’s New Energy Efficiency Measures and the EEDI [STUDY]

New Study Shows Significant Reduction in CO2 Emissions From Ships Implementing New IMO Measures An IMO-commissioned study into the impact of mandatory energy

November 14, 2011
Total Views: 135

Thursday, September 29, 2011
Piracy The Focus of Today’s World Maritime Day Celebration
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Piracy The Focus of Today’s World Maritime Day Celebration

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) marked its annual World Maritime Day celebration today with a collective call-to-action to the United Nations,

September 29, 2011
Total Views: 43
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