IMO reaffirms its commitment to domestic ferry safety after Bangladesh disaster
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has offered his condolences and sympathies to the families of all those who lost their life aboard the passenger ferry Shariatpur-1, which sank yesterday (13 March 2012) after being hit by a small cargo ship in the Meghna River, south-west of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. _x000D_ _x000D_ […]
IMO adopts important guidelines to support implementation of mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ An important series of guidelines to support the uniform implementation of mandatory measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping was adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when it met for its 63rd session from 27 […]
London Somalia conference welcomed by IMO chief
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The outcome of a UK-hosted conference on Somalia has been welcomed by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu. The conference, held at Lancaster House, London yesterday (Thursday 23 February), saw a wide-ranging examination of the many problems currently afflicting Somalia, including piracy. Convened by UK Prime Minister David Cameron, it dealt with issues […]
Market-based measures for greenhouse gases from ships on agenda as IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meets
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Market-based measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping will be among the key items on the agenda of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when it meets for its 63rd session from 27 February to 2 March 2012, at IMO Headquarters in London. […]
IMO Secretary-General pledges support for Philippines maritime development
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has pledged IMO’s support for the Philippines in all facets of the country’s maritime development. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ In wide-ranging talks in Manila with Philippines’ President Benigno S. Aquino III, as well as the country’s Secretaries for Foreign Affairs, Transport and Communication, and Labour and […]
IMO Secretary-General expresses deep sympathy for Rabaul Queen victims
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary General Koji Sekimizu has extended his sincere condolences to friends and families of all those who have been caught up in the MV Rabaul Queen sinking in Papua New Guinea. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Mr. Sekimizu spoke with the Papua New Guinea High Commissioner in London, Ms Winnie […]
IMO Secretary-General says that IMO is right body to deal with safety debate after Costa Concordia
_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu, speaking at the opening of the Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases (BLG) today (30 January 2012), stated that IMO is the right international body to deal with safety of passenger ships and, in particular, a safety review after the Costa Concordia accident. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ He […]
UN Secretary-General supports IMO initiative for closer counter-piracy co-operation
_x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu met Secretary-General Ban on Friday, 20 January 2012, at UN Headquarters in New York, and discussed matters related to IMO’s work and cooperation between the UN and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to combat Somalia-based piracy._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ It was the first time the two had met after Mr. […]
IMO Secretary-General urges rapid and full casualty investigation
_x000D_ IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has expressed his condolences and sympathy for all those caught up in tragic accidents involving ships over the weekend._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Speaking at the opening of the IMO Sub-Committee on Stability, Load Lines and Fishing Vessel Safety today (16 January 2011) Mr Sekimizu said, “I wish to express my […]
Positional changes at IMO Secretariat
_x000D_ After taking office on 1 January 2012, the IMO Secretary-General Mr. Koji Sekimizu today announced a number of changes in the structure of the IMO Secretariat._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Mr. Sekimizu said: “The biggest challenge I see in the coming years, in terms of management of the Organization, is how to improve the ‘delivery […]
