Maritime pilots win IMO Bravery Award

Two maritime pilots who defied fire to bring a burning ship to safety, averting a major…

As IMO meets, world expects bold goals on cutting emissions from shipping

By Jite Eriabie  The whole world would be watching the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2018,…

IMO refutes criticism of its efforts on emissions reduction

By Jite Eriabie  Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Kitack Lim has issued a statement…

Panama celebrates World Maritime Day with IMO parallel event

By Jite Eriabie  Panama on Monday hosted the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) World Maritime Day Parallel…

IMO warns of hazards of carrying bauxite by ship

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a new warning that bauxite may become unstable when…

Malaysia eyes IMO council seat 

Malaysia is aiming for a Council seat at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 2018-2019…

IMO trains Nigerian port security officials 

A workshop organised by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in Lagos, has helped train Nigerian officials…

Former IMO scribe Koji Sekimizu bags 2016 International Maritime Prize 

The prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2016 is to be awarded to former Secretary General of…

Two US ship pilots to receive IMO’s ‘Exceptional Bravery at Sea’ award

The International Maritime Organization has awarded the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to…

Bahri pushes for Saudi Arabia’s entry into IMO Council

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) is leading a push for Saudi Arabia to…

UAE seeks election to IMO Executive Council

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has filed its application to be elected to the Executive Council…

Next generation of maritime workers visit IMO 

Students from the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) visited International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Headquarters in…