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IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
“A single lapse in vigilance can take a life”: IMO Bravery Award recipient
Dr. Rosalie Balkin receives IMO International Maritime Prize
2026-2027 IMO Council elected
IMO Assembly adopts new Capacity Development Strategy
IMO Assembly to elect new Council and set strategic directions
IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026
Maritime community explores ocean opportunities in Dubai
IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
- The ocean takes centre stage on World Maritime Day 2025
- IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation the Pacific
- Legal expert Rosalie Balkin to receive International Maritime Prize
- Bravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea
- 2026-27 World Maritime Day theme to take policy to practice
- IMO takes action on seafarers’ rights, substandard shipping
- IMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping
- 2025 International Day for Women in Maritime: An ocean of opportunities
- New data highlights lack of gender diversity in maritime
- Brazilian and Filipino seafarers to receive IMO Bravery Award

