International maritime body calls emergency talks on Strait of HormuzThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene an "extraordinary session" next week to discuss threats to shipping in the Middl...
India re-elected to IMO Council for 2026-27 with highest vote tallyThe statement further said that India secured the highest number of votes in this category, receiving 154 out of 169 valid votes cast durin...
US sinks international deal on decarbonising shipsAn international vote to approve a global carbon pricing system for maritime emissions was delayed by a year after the United States threat...
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shippingNations are meeting in London to decide on new rules for global shipping. These rules aim to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions from s...
Top shipping players want overhaul of UN ship fuel emissions dealLeading shipping companies, including Greek players, are pushing for changes to a UN deal aimed at cutting marine fuel emissions, citing co...
US tells countries to reject UN ship fuel emissions deal or face tariffs, sources sayThe United States is warning nations against backing a United Nations' plan to cut marine fuel emissions. Washington threatens tariffs, vis...
India presents candidature for International Maritime Organisation CouncilIndia is seeking re-election to the International Maritime Organisation Council. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways highlighted ...
UN shipping body approves global carbon pricing systemMember states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime carbon emiss...
US missing from key talks to reduce GHG emissions from international shippingAfter President Donald Trump assumed office in January, the US has been stepping back from environment-related meetings and negotiations. T...
Green growth on agenda of International Maritime Organisation chief's India visitIMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez is set to visit Mumbai for discussions on sustainable shipping, green growth, and job creation. The...
Indian ship captain, crew win 'exceptional bravery' awards for Red Sea rescueCaptain Avhilash Rawat and his crew of an oil tanker, 'Marlin Luanda', have been awarded the International Maritime Organisation's 2024 Awa...
India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation CouncilThe statement said India's re-election falls under the category of 10 states with "the largest interest in international seaborne trade", a...
India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation CouncilIndia's election falls under the Category of 10 states with "the largest interest in international seaborne trade", alongside Australia, Br...
Industry looks to UN climate talks to steer cleaner shippingMore than 200 leading companies and organisations, including oil majors and port authorities, have joined an initiative launched last month...
India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation CouncilThe other countries to make the cut included France (140), Canada (138), Spain (137), Brazil (131), Sweden (129), The Netherlands (124) and...
- IMO to observe 2010 as Year of the Seafarer
The IMO which met for its 102nd session in London recently has decided to observe 2010 as the Year of the Seafarer, endorsing a proposal fr...
- India to press for stricter norms on ship-breaking
India refuses to be a dump yard for hazardous ships. During the forthcoming inter-sessional working group meeting at the International Mari...