Imo news

You're looking for news from IMO (International Maritime Organization). Here are some recent updates:

Latest News

  1. IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap: The IMO's global sulphur cap, which limits the sulphur content of marine fuels to 0.5%, has been in effect since January 1, 2020. The cap aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
  2. Ballast Water Management: The IMO has implemented a global ballast water management convention to prevent the spread of invasive species through ship ballast water. The convention entered into force in September 2017.
  3. Sustainable Shipping: The IMO has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. The organization is working on developing a comprehensive strategy to achieve this goal.

Recent Developments

  1. IMO Secretary-General: The IMO has a new Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, who took office in January 2016. Lim has been a strong advocate for the organization's goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving maritime safety.
  2. Maritime Safety: The IMO has implemented several measures to improve maritime safety, including the use of electronic navigation charts and the development of a global maritime distress and safety system.
  3. Environmental Protection: The IMO has implemented several measures to protect the marine environment, including the development of guidelines for the prevention of oil pollution and the regulation of ship waste.

Upcoming Events

  1. IMO Assembly: The IMO Assembly is the organization's supreme governing body, which meets every two years to set the organization's agenda and priorities. The next Assembly is scheduled to take place in November 2023.
  2. Maritime Environment Protection Committee: The Maritime Environment Protection Committee is responsible for developing and implementing measures to protect the marine environment. The committee meets twice a year to discuss issues such as ballast water management and ship waste.
  3. Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response: The Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response is responsible for developing and implementing measures to prevent and respond to oil spills and other marine pollution incidents. The sub-committee meets twice a year to discuss issues such as oil spill response and pollution prevention.

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