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Ecuador to establish data sharing network to combat biofouling
Maritime officials in Ecuador have agreed to set up a national information network, connecting ports, ship operators and environmental authorities to help tackle biofouling - the unwanted accumulation of aquatic organisms on ships’ hulls.
Women in maritime leadership: IMO-WMU-WISTA training course equips future leaders
Breaking the glass ceiling in the maritime sector requires a wide range of skills, including strong leadership capabilities. This is precisely the focus of the Women’s Leadership and Empowerment (WLE) training course, commissioned by IMO and developed by the World Maritime University (WMU), held in Malmö, Sweden, (6-10 October).
Black Sea littoral countries target better enforcement of IMO liability and compensation conventions
Maritime stakeholders from Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Türkiye and Ukraine have strengthened their capacity to enforce the IMO liability and compensation regime, following a workshop held in Batumi, Georgia (6-11 October).
A first for women Port Facility Security Auditors
A pioneering train-the-trainer workshop on Port Facility Security Auditors, the first of its kind specifically for women participants, is taking place at IMO Headquarters (6-10 October).
Strengthening Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ oil spill preparedness and response capabilities
A national workshop led by IMO brought together senior officials from across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to strengthen the country's preparedness and response to spills.
Central American countries approve new maritime facilitation Action Plans
Guatemala and Costa Rica have approved new Action Plans aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic and supporting the effective implementation of the Facilitation Convention (FAL Convention) and its amendments.
IMO Secretary-General statement on MV Minervagracht
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a crew member of the MV Minervagracht, as a result of injuries sustained during an attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden on 29 September 2025."
IMO supports Pacific One-Maritime Framework to strengthen regional maritime cooperation
IMO is supporting Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) in advancing the Pacific One-Maritime Framework (POMF), a regional initiative designed to align maritime safety, security, capacity-building and equitable access to shipping across the Pacific region.
Enhancing safety for fishing vessel crews: Ecuador hosts workshop on key maritime convention
A national workshop was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador (22 to 26 September) focused on the implementation and ratification of the 1995 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F Convention).