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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…
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…