States urged to accept treaty amendments to expand IMO Council
Amendments to IMO Convention will enlarge IMO Council to 52 from 40 Member States.
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Tag: International Maritime Organisation
Nigeria loses bid for re-election into IMO Category ‘C’ Council
In spite of high hopes, Nigeria did not scale through with her fifth attempt for a re-election into the ‘Category ...
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New report examines sea-based sources of marine litter
The sources and impact of sea-based marine litter form the focus of a new report by the Group of Experts ...
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IMO pushes back talks on fuel tax, IMRB proposal
The proposal to introduce a fuel oil levy in the shipping industry to help speed up the transition from fossil ...
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UN commends Nigeria’s role in securing Gulf of Guinea
The United Nations (UN) has commended Nigeria for playing a leading role in efforts to secure the Gulf of Guinea, ...
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IMO agrees to new measures to address containers lost at sea
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed to initiate new measures to detect and report containers ...
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Supply chains firms urged to protect seafarers’ rights
New due diligence tool aims to help businesses uphold their responsibility to protect human rights at sea. A wide-ranging set ...
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IMO launches a year of action for seafarers
The World Maritime Theme for 2021 is dedicated to seafarers, highlighting their central role in the future of shipping. IMO ...
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Anti-Piracy War: UN applauds Nigeria’s leadership role
For the second time in about six months, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations ...
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Five ocean-based solutions can support SDGs, pandemic recovery
STORY HIGHLIGHTS During the inaugural Ocean Stewardship Annual Review, CEOs addressed five "tipping points" for a healthy and productive ocean. ...
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