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IMO Council urges stronger protection of #seafarers amid threats to global shipping.
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Seven Asian countries have stepped up efforts to advance maritime #digitalization, exchanging practical experience and exploring technologies to support safer shipping and improve port efficiency. tinyurl.com/8xwzamcp
The IMO Council reaffirmed the principles that straits & shipping lanes must remain open and safe, & that seafarers must be protected. Alongside this, the Council took a range of other important decisions during its 138th session.
Full @IMOSecGen speech: tinyurl.com/3t5ytkh4
Maritime trainers from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam completed a subregional train-the-trainer workshop held in Japan so they can upskill #seafarers who work on ships using Liquefied Natural Gas as fuel.
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IMO Council backs second term for Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez. @IMOSecGen
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Dalian Maritime University's Yu Jiajia to receive 2027 IMO Gender Equality Award.
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#GenderEquality
The IMO Council decided to renew @IMOSecGen Arsenio Dominguez mandate for another four-year term through 31 December 2031, recommending to IMO Assembly the extension from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2031.
Maritime authorities from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand convened in Bangkok to share experiences and examine ways to enhance domestic #ferrysafety across Southeast Asia. tinyurl.com/5n6bas9m
Women maritime professionals from across Asia strengthened their leadership skills through a two-week programme focused on maritime decarbonization, digitalization and #genderequality. tinyurl.com/5esccfc7
Caribbean countries advance maritime decarbonization roadmap. Read all about it here: tinyurl.com/2aa59wdm
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Innocent seafarers continue to bear the human cost of geopolitical conflicts around the world. Today, I called on Member States to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the safety, security and well-being of #seafarers. They deserve more than our gratitude; they deserve action.
The #IMOCouncil138 is officially underway.
Among key items before Member States:
✔️Strengthening the Council’s Rules of Procedure
✔️Budget considerations for 2026-2027
✔️GISIS & IMO’s e-learning plan
✔️The 2027 IMO Gender Equality Award
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Enhancing safety of navigation and ships’ routeing in Latin America.
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Maritime leaders push for stronger action on global shipping rules in Busan. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/ycx5s4rp
#WorldMaritimeDay
We’re LIVE! 🌊
The #WorldMaritimeDayParallelEvent is starting now in Busan, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷! Find all details and follow livestream link 🔗 under “NEWS”:
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Meeting the amazing young men and women dedicating themselves to maritime professions is one of the great joys of my job. The questions I get from students, like those at Dalian Maritime University today, are some of the most insightful, thought-provoking & challenging I face.
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Met Capt. Chunpei Zhan-a true role model for #WomenInMaritime aboard the HAIXUN 01. An IMO Gender Equality Award commendation letter recipient + China's first female capt. of an ocean-going vessel. She inspired me with new ideas on advocacy for female maritime graduates & youth
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Nǐhǎo from Shanghai – a great maritime city and busiest port in the world. Thank you Secretary Chen Jining, CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, for the warm welcome. Excited for my first official visit to China 🇨🇳 & gaining insights in maritime innovation & emerging technologies.
“Whether we are talking about security, fair treatment, training or wellbeing, we are discussing the same question: How do we ensure that #seafarers remain safe, protected & prepared for the future?” IMO Maritime Safety Director, D. Chevallier, at Crew Connect Global,Philippines
Who's keeping an eye on the #marineenvironment?
GESAMP is a group of independent scientific experts that provides advice to the @UN system on scientific aspects of marine environmental protection. International Maritime Organization recently hosted its 53rd Session in London.