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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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New SOLAS, MARPOL Amendments Enter Into Force – What You Need to Know

As of January 1, 2013, the International Maritime Organization has entered into force new regulations aimed at improving the energy efficiency of international

January 2, 2013
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
IMO Presents Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award to Canadian and Chilean Rescuers
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IMO Presents Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award to Canadian and Chilean Rescuers

The International Maritime Organization on Monday presented the coveted Exceptional Bravery at Sea award to Canadian and Chilean rescuers involved in two

November 27, 2012
Total Views: 36

Saturday, October 13, 2012
IMO Hopes To Regulate Commercial Fishing Vessels
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IMO Hopes To Regulate Commercial Fishing Vessels

An International Maritime Organization conference in Cape Town this week has adopted a new agreement on fishing vessel safety to be known as the “Cape

October 13, 2012
Total Views: 90

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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Have the IMO and the International Chamber of Shipping Overlooked the Obvious?

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose members represent more than 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has expressed disappointment and

October 3, 2012
Total Views: 197

Tuesday, September 18, 2012
EU to Present Proposal to Curb CO2 Emissions From Shipping
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EU to Present Proposal to Curb CO2 Emissions From Shipping

(Bloomberg) — The European Union will present in the coming months a proposal to curb emissions from ships in the absence of an international solution, a

September 18, 2012
Total Views: 44

Monday, September 17, 2012
IMO Secretary-General Talks Ballast Water Regs, Cruise Ship Safety
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IMO Secretary-General Talks Ballast Water Regs, Cruise Ship Safety

Editor’s Note: The following is a briefing on the keynote address given by International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu at last

September 17, 2012
Total Views: 31

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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EU Backs Tougher Ship-Fuel Sulfur Limits, Enacting IMO Accords

The European Union set stricter limits for sulfur in ship fuel, enacting International Maritime Organization agreements to fight air pollution. The European

September 11, 2012
Total Views: 30

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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IMO: North American Emission Control Area Comes Into Effect Tomorrow

The North American Emission Control Area (ECA), under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), comes into effect from

July 31, 2012
Total Views: 83

Monday, July 30, 2012
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ICS Raises Concerns Over Upcoming Ballast Water Regs

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International

July 30, 2012
Total Views: 42

Monday, July 23, 2012
Shipping Industry: IMO Study on Low Sulphur Fuel Availability Needed Now
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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
Total Views: 41

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: 60

Monday, June 18, 2012
“Sustainable Development” Chosen as Theme for World Maritime Day 2013
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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: 39

Friday, June 15, 2012
IMO Announces ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ Award Recipients
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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: 37

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: 30

Thursday, May 24, 2012
EU Reaches Agreement to Slash Air Pollution From Ships
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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: 27

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: 34

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: 85

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Cruise Industry Adopts New Safety Policies Identified in Operational Review

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: 64

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: 116

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: 240