Watch our latest video on maritime security, highlighting the power of international cooperation and innovation in countering threats like drug trafficking, armed robbery, transnational crime, and terrorism. With global trade at stake, securing the links between ships, ports, and people is more crucial than ever. #MaritimeSecurity #GlobalCooperation #Shipping #IMO #Safety United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
International Maritime Organization
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
IMO - promoting safe, secure, and efficient shipping on clean oceans.
About us
IMO is the United Nations' specialized agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. With 176 Member States and three Associate Members, IMO is based in London with around 300 international staff. As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented. IMO's work supports the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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http://www.imo.org
External link for International Maritime Organization
- Industry
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Maritime safety, Maritime Security, Marine Environment, Human Element, Sustainable Development Goals, Gender Equality, Seafarers and training, Shipping Regulations, GHG, Fishing vessel safety, Autonomous shipping, Unsafe mixed migration by sea, Marine Litter, Free flow of trade by ship, Oceans, Passenger ship safety, and Safe transport of containers
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Primary
4 Albert Embankment
London, SE1 7SR, GB
Employees at International Maritime Organization
Updates
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Four pilot projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ports in Africa and the Caribbean are ready for implementation, following their selection under the IMO CARES (Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping) Global Technology Challenge 🌍🚢 Read all the details here: https://lnkd.in/ediBHcSt #GreenShipping #Decarbonization #IMOCARES #Shipping
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Join us for Day 2 of the IMO, UN Environment Programme (UNEP), and Norway Innovation Forum 2024! Follow the live event online here: https://lnkd.in/dqU-i3B5 #MaritimeDecarbonization #Shipping #MaritimeInnovation
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A stimulating first day the 4th IMO- UNEP- Norway Innovation Panel wraps up, including the first all-female technical expert panel at the IMO! 👩🔬💪 Encouraging to have a strong female presence amongst the speakers this year, sharing their expertise and experience including case studies of four different National approaches to Implementation of the IMO 2023 GHG strategy. 🌍🌱 Tune in again tomorrow for the second and final day of the forum: https://lnkd.in/dv3nx7za
👏 Not AI generated image, happening now at the International Maritime Organization the 4th IMO- UN Environment Programme Innovation Forum brings to stage a great presence of female experts from the maritime industry but also a first of its’ kind within the IMO all-female technical panel from Chile 🇨🇱- Namibia 🇳🇦- Philippines 🇵🇭 & Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 discussing the National approaches to implementation of the IMO 2023 GHG Strategy 😃 Delighted to be here, an extremely interesting Forum and great to see the increased efforts to ensure #genderequality on stage 📺 You can tune in live in link in comments👇 #wistauk #genderequality #imo #maritimeinnovationforum #womeninmaritime
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Delegates representing the global maritime community gathered in Barcelona, Spain for the World Maritime Day Parallel Event (20- 22 October), to focus on the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry as it undergoes rapid transitions. Read all the details here: https://lnkd.in/dvQBzqap #SafetyFirst #MaritimeSafety
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🚢🌍 In Barcelona, at the World Maritime Day Parallel Event, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reiterated the importance of protecting seafarers from attacks in the Red Sea. He emphasized that working together is key to moving towards a safer, more sustainable, and environmentally friendly maritime sector. 🌊 Depuis Barcelone, lors de la manifestation parallèle organisée à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de la mer, le Secrétaire général de l'OMI, M. Arsenio Dominguez, a réitéré l'importance de protéger les gens de mer contre les attaques en mer Rouge. Il a souligné qu'il était essentiel de travailler ensemble pour progresser vers un secteur maritime plus sûr, plus durable et plus respectueux de l'environnement. ⚓ Desde Barcelona, en el Evento paralelo del Día marítimo mundial, el Secretario General de la OMI, Sr. Arsenio Dominguez, ha reiterado la importancia de proteger a la gente de mar frente a los ataques en el mar Rojo. El Sr. Dominguez señaló que el trabajo conjunto es clave para avanzar hacia un sector marítimo más seguro, sostenible y respetuoso con el medio ambiente. 📸 Please see the photo gallery of the event here: https://lnkd.in/ds5fRVYi #WorldMaritimeDay #MaritimeSafety #SécuritéMaritime #SeguridadMarítima
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The 4th IMO-UNEP-Norway Innovation Forum is just around the corner! 🚢✨ Join us in person at IMO Headquarters in London or online on 24-25 October 2024. This global event is all about driving innovation for a zero- and low-emission maritime future. 🌍⚡️ From green technology to new financing models and inclusive solutions for decarbonization—this is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainable shipping. Don’t miss out! 🌿 All details here: https://lnkd.in/diN3NcuN #InnovationForum2024 #SustainableShipping #MaritimeDecarbonization #GreenTech UN Environment Programme
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Join Day 2 of IMO-World Maritime University Underwater radiated noise event. Register and stream online here : https://lnkd.in/eR-kikBv #UnderWaterNoise #MarineProtection #Shipping #MaritimeEnvironment
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The IMO - WISTA International Women in Maritime 2024 Survey is now open, offering a key chance to collect data on women's representation in maritime and oceans fields. If your organisation operates in the industry or provides maritime training, your participation is needed. By taking part, you're helping to tackle gender disparities and promote equality. Why this survey matters: Track progress: Held every three years, it helps monitor changes and resource needs. Data-driven insights: Results highlight trends, challenges, and opportunities for women in maritime. Informed decisions: Organisations can use the data to boost gender diversity and inclusion. Industry impact: The survey provides a full picture of the sector, driving real change. Note: Only one response per organisation, to be completed by the HR or Personnel lead. Let’s make a difference—encourage your organisation to join the IMO WISTA 2024 Survey and shape the future of women in maritime! Learn more and participate: https://lnkd.in/exKTcWtw #WomenInMaritime #Survey #GenderEquality #MaritimeIndustry #Data
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Tune in to listen to this special conversation, live from Japan, on the most pressing issues facing the shipping industry today.
In this special livestream event, our Chief Executive Officer, Johannah Christensen, will be joined by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Arsenio Dominguez, to discuss what they believe are some of the most pressing issues facing the shipping industry today. 🚢 This conversation comes at a pivotal moment ahead of our 7th Annual Summit, where the industry’s progress on these topics will be in focus. Listen in to hear what big (and small) steps they hope to see in the future of the maritime industry. 🌱
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