IMO Progress made in developing GHG strategy for international shipping
The second meeting of the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (23-27 October) has made progress in starting to shape a draft initial IMO GHG strategy including refining the vision for IMO, which will express IMO’s further commitment to reducing GHG emissions from international shipping. _x000D_ While the structure […]
IMO promotes fishing vessel safety agreement to save lives
When it comes to fishing vessel safety, the mission is clear, says Sandra Allnutt of the International Maritime Organization (IMO): enhance safety to save lives. _x000D_ “We want to reduce loss of life in one of the most dangerous professions in the world, and we want to enhance safety on board fishing vessels,” said Ms […]
IMO Ocean Change requires solutions – UN Oceans Envoy
Solutions to address human-induced “Ocean Change” are needed to save life in the ocean and reverse the cycle of decline in which it is caught, according to Fiji’s Ambassador Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean. _x000D_ Peter Thomson, who was visiting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, said that […]
IMO New warning on hazards of carrying bauxite by ship
A new warning that bauxite may become unstable when carried in bulk on a ship, potentially causing the vessel to capsize, has been issued by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). _x000D_ Bauxite is one of the world’s major sources of aluminium with around 100 million tonnes transported annually by sea. In 2015, a bulk carrier […]
ILO Skilling migrants: A triple win for government, migrant workers and employers
The International Labour Organization calls for collaboration and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders to ensure skills training and recognition for migrant workers. _x000D_ NEW DELHI (ILO News) – An ILO inter-regional expert forum is underway put forward how skilling is a win-win situation for both employers at destination countries and workers from source countries, This […]
ILO: Access to justice often out of reach for migrant workers in South-East Asia
BANGKOK (ILO News) – Migrant workers continue to face major obstacles to lodging and resolving complaints, the ILO finds in a new study on Access to justice for migrant workers in South-East Asia .Released for the World Day against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, the report underlines the important link between the lack of […]
IMCA AND OCIMF STAGING CYBER SECURITY SEMINAR FOR LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK
_x000D_ _x000D_ The need for cyber security and understanding possible risks is a growing concern across all industries and sectors. As part of London International Shipping Week the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) are holding a Cyber Security Seminar on 12 September. _x000D_ With the overall theme ‘Ship control […]
ILO Emerging economies hold key to future of work in the auto industry
What are the main future of work challenges the automotive industry faces around the globe? ILO News spoke with Tommaso Pardi, author of a research paper commissioned by the ILO through the France-ILO cooperation agreement, looking at the transformation currently taking place in both developed and developing countries. _x000D_ _x000D_ ILO News: In the […]
ILO With relevant skills, youth can help accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
On World Youth Skills Day, ILO highlights the need to provide new skills for young people that respond effectively to new forms of work. _x000D_ _x000D_ NEW YORK (ILO News) – Young people joined Ministers from Sri Lanka, Denmark and Jordan, as well as the President of the General Assembly at the United Nations […]
IMCA DIVING SEMINAR AND DMAC WORKSHOP TO BE HELD
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) and the Diving Medical Advisory Committee(DMAC) are staging a two-day IMCA Diving Seminar and DMAC Workshop in London on 25-26 September 2017 that will present a number of topics of interest to the global offshore diving community. _x000D_ The event, being held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Great […]
