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...
12 Mar, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
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...
28 Nov, 2025, 10.42 PM IST
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...
17 Oct, 2025, 09.26 PM IST
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...
14 Oct, 2025, 10.49 AM IST
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...
19 Sep, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
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...
04 Sep, 2025, 08.50 AM IST
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 ...
11 Jul, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
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...
12 Apr, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
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...
11 Apr, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
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...
17 Feb, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
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...
11 Jul, 2024, 03.28 PM IST
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...
03 Dec, 2023, 11.31 PM IST
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...
11 Dec, 2021, 03.41 PM IST
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...
29 Oct, 2021, 09.33 AM IST
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...
02 Dec, 2017, 10.01 AM IST
- 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...
20 Jul, 2009, 02.40 AM IST
- 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...
07 May, 2007, 02.32 AM IST