Key worker designation for seafarers is essential to exempt these professionals from specific COVID-related travel restrictions, allowing them to travel between their country of residence and ships, and to be repatriated at the end of their contracts. Keep Reading
Director of Maritime Safety at the IMO, Heike Deggim, told the [email protected] webinar that “there is a strong need to balance the benefits of new technologies with safety and security concerns, in particular, cyber-security." Keep Reading
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will sponsor a number of women from developing countries to follow a new maritime leadership programme, as part of the Organization's ongoing work to support gender diversity in the maritime sector. Keep Reading
The United Nations General Assembly has called on UN Member States to designate seafarers and other marine personnel as key workers and to implement relevant measures to allow stranded seafarers to be repatriated and others to join ships, and to ensure access to medical care. Keep Reading
An important reference set of protocols to ensure safe ship crew changes and travel during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recognized by IMO's technical body, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). Keep Reading
Draft amendments to the MARPOL convention would require ships to combine a technical and an operational approach to reduce their carbon intensity. Keep Reading
During Mr. O’Neil’s tenure, the Organization adopted a number of new treaties and responded to global issues such as maritime security and piracy. Keep Reading
The IMO is working with international IT security experts to restore systems as soon as possible, to identify the source of the attack, and further enhance security systems to prevent recurrence. Keep Reading
This is a key outcome of the second virtual meeting of all PSC regimes (17 June), organised by IMO in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to address issues surrounding surveys and certificates renewals during the pandemic. Keep Reading
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the latest initiatives to address the serious issue of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea, including a joint meeting between the government of Nigeria and representatives from organizations representing the oil and shipping industries. Keep Reading
The pandemic situation has highlighted the relevance of digitalization and new ways of working, which should continue beyond the immediate crisis situation. Keep Reading
It is estimated that some 150,000 seafarers are urgently waiting to leave their ships since their contracts as well as any extensions have expired and they need to be replaced by a similar number. Keep Reading
Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies. However, the crisis has led to difficult working conditions for seafarers. Keep Reading
Participants agreed to continue work under the existing workstreams, including alternative fuels and validating the performance of energy efficiency technologies, and to expand these even further. Keep Reading
Ships flagged to Hong Kong, China - the fourth largest flag Administration in the world by shipping tonnage - will now be required to apply the requirements of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM). Keep Reading
Mariners along with the energy and metal sectors were alerted by the State Department, Treasury Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard to watch for "deceptive shipping practices" intended for Iran, North Korea and Syria to evade sanctions. Keep Reading
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that all personnel involved are protected from infection, including those onboard ships and shore personnel who may need to temporarily go on ships or interact with seafarers. Keep Reading
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Kitack Lim issued the following statement addressing the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipping industry and the global supply chain. Keep Reading
Petty Officer Michael Kelly will be honored for his courage, perseverance and skill in rescuing four survivors in extremely high winds and heavy seas. Keep Reading