The Arctic is usually joked as being the home of Igloos & penguins. However, the actual history of the Arctic goes far beyond what we might have considered.
IMO Secretary-General called for more concerted action to address the issue of criminals who organize illegal and unregulated sea passage by migrants.
Chiefs from IMO & UNDP meet, discussing projects to assist developing countries in implementing international regulations on ballast water.
The anticipated cost of capital under new regulations could potentially make certain classes of marine insurance uneconomical to transact.
US Vessel General Permit (VGP) have brought new technical and reporting requirements for vessels operating in US waters
IMO's Maritime Safety Committee , which meets in London from 17 to 21 November 2014, is expected to adopt the Polar Code and related amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) to make it mandatory.
The LYNCEUS project was initiated following the Costa Concordia tragedy with the purpose of revolutionizing rescue operations at sea,
Indigenous communities make up five percent of the world’s population, and are often directly and drastically affected by climate change, even when they aren't forced to relocate. And those like Ursula Rakova whose land is disappearing from beneath their feet have to negotiate a transition without any legal framework to guide them.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined the international ad hoc Ebola Travel and Transport Task Force.
UKHO calls on tanker owners and operators to ensure compliance with SOLAS rules on ECDIS carriage.
