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IMO Secretary-General mourns seafarers killed during rescue of hijacked ship
While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations.
Continue ReadingWorld Maritime Day 2026: From Policy to Practice - Powering Maritime Excellence
Global regulations will deliver safer, more resilient shipping when they are implemented worldwide.
Continue ReadingStop attacking merchant ships and seafarers: IMO Secretary-General to Member States
Conflicts must not be used as pretext to attack merchant ships.
Continue ReadingSix months of uncertainty for seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation
Continue ReadingWhat's New
Strengthening flag State oversight in Asia
Maritime officials from across Asia enhanced their capacity to implement flag State obligations and strengthen oversight of recognized organizations under the RO Code during an IMO regional workshop in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
Domestic ferry safety strengthened across the Caribbean
Domestic ferry safety was reinforced across the Caribbean region through an IMO-led regional workshop organized with the Maritime Administration and relevant national authorities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Kingstown.
Regional workshop in Asia equips maritime leaders to advance gender-responsive policies
Efforts to advance gender-responsive maritime policies across Asia gained momentum this week as maritime professionals and women leaders worked together in Singapore (28 to 30 September ) to strengthen advocacy skills, develop practical reform strategies and build a shared vision for more inclusive maritime institutions.
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