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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
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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: 118

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Karine Langlois
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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: 72

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: 98

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: 32

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: 76

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: 187

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: 99

Friday, September 16, 2011
So what is an IMO Number anyway?
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So what is an IMO Number anyway?

Wikipedia tells us “The IMO number is made of the three letters ‘IMO’followed by the seven-digit number assigned to all ships

September 16, 2011
Total Views: 3043

Monday, September 12, 2011
UN maritime agency chief offers assistance to Tanzania after ferry disaster
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UN maritime agency chief offers assistance to Tanzania after ferry disaster

Below is a press statement issued by the United Nations on the tragic ferry accident that occurred over the weekend off the coast of Tanzania located in West

September 12, 2011
Total Views: 28

Friday, July 22, 2011
Efthimios E. Mitropoulo
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Somali Pirates Threaten European Oil Security

Moving oil from the Middle East to Europe isn’t as easy as it used to be. For many European nations, sourcing oil from countries such as Saudi Arabia or

July 22, 2011
Total Views: 30

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
IMO environment meeting completes packed agenda
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IMO environment meeting completes packed agenda

Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) – 62nd session: 11 to 15 July 2011 Via IMO IMO adopted amendments to the International Convention for the

July 19, 2011
Total Views: 47

Thursday, July 7, 2011
“One hundred years after the Titanic” selected as World Maritime Day 2012 theme
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“One hundred years after the Titanic” selected as World Maritime Day 2012 theme

Today, the International Maritime Organization announced that it has selected “one hundred years after the Titanic” as the theme for World Maritime

July 7, 2011
Total Views: 23

Tuesday, July 5, 2011
IMO awards Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award to piracy survivor
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IMO awards Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award to piracy survivor

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has unanimously endorsed the decision of a Panel of Judges that the 2011 IMO Award for Exceptional

July 5, 2011
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sekimizu of Japan elected IMO Secretary-General
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Sekimizu of Japan elected IMO Secretary-General

Mr. Koji Sekimizu of Japan has been elected as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with effect from January 1, 2012, for an

June 28, 2011
Total Views: 32

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
IMO calls on social media on first ever “Day of the Seafarer”
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IMO calls on social media on first ever “Day of the Seafarer”

In celebration of the world’s seafarers, the International Maritime Organization is urging the public to turn to their facebook and twitter accounts to

June 21, 2011
Total Views: 31

Thursday, May 26, 2011
IMO Maritime Safety meeting completes full agenda
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IMO Maritime Safety meeting completes full agenda

The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has just completed its 89th session held at the organization’s London headquarters.  The session

May 26, 2011
Total Views: 176

Wednesday, May 25, 2011
“IMO Legend”, Mr. Yoshio Sasamura, Dies at 84
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“IMO Legend”, Mr. Yoshio Sasamura, Dies at 84

​Mr. Sasamura is greeted by IMO Secretary-General Efthimios E. Mitropoulos at the World Maritime Day reception, September 2008 courtesy IMO NOTE:

May 25, 2011
Total Views: 155

Friday, May 20, 2011
IMO Aproves Interim Guidance on Use of Private Armed Security Guards On Ships
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IMO Aproves Interim Guidance on Use of Private Armed Security Guards On Ships

IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has announced approval of an Interim guidance on the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board

May 20, 2011
Total Views: 40

Monday, May 9, 2011
Piracy, lifeboats among topics for IMO’s annual Maritime Safety Meeting
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Piracy, lifeboats among topics for IMO’s annual Maritime Safety Meeting

The following is the agenda for the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee’s (MSC) 89th session to be held from May 11 to May 20 at the

May 9, 2011
Total Views: 49