International Maritime Organization

On the explosions in the port of Beirut in Lebanon, the International Maritime Organisation Secretary-General Kitack Lim said; “I express my deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to […]

Following article based on the keynote address by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization, at a webinar on Digital Connectivity and Data Standards. It is a […]

A key IMO initiative supporting ship decarbonization – the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to Support Low Carbon Shipping – will intensify its work on the ship-port interface to reduce emissions from […]

An Exclusive Interview with Kitack Lim Secretary-General, International Maritime Organization (IMO) by Nilantha Ilangamuwa Novel coronavirus outbreak is influencing the shipping industry, though, Wuhan, the epicentre […]

IMO Secretary-General Lim and industry representatives highlighted their appreciation for seafarers working on the front line to keep trade of essential goods flowing during the pandemic. […]

Countries are invited to submit their expressions of interest to be part of the project by 30 April. Partnerships are essential in tackling the global issue […]

Public Health Emergency of International Concern ​The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of outbreak of 2019-nCoV Coronavirus to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on […]

“I would like to thank, sincerely, IMO Member Governments, the shipping industry and all stakeholders, including shippers and the fuel oil supply industry, for their efforts […]

Global limit on sulphur in ships’ fuel oil reduced from 01 January 2020 A global regulation that will substantially reduce harmful sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from […]

Shipping and fisheries are a major source of marine litter, and Norway has considerable knowledge in this area. A new global project to prevent and reduce […]