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IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific

New base in Suva, Fiji aims for deeper engagement with Pacific countries

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2026-27 World Maritime Day theme to take policy to practice

Two-year theme to focus on putting instruments into action, backed by technical support.

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Legal expert Rosalie Balkin to receive International Maritime Prize 

Dr. Rosalie Balkin is recognized for her outstanding contributions to international maritime law over a career spanning more than 50 years.

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Bravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea

Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea; 22 nominees commended.

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08 August 2025

Roadmap to establish National Maritime Information Sharing Centre in Kenya

Kenya has advanced plans to establish and operationalise a National Maritime Information Sharing Centre (NMISC) to enhance its maritime security capabilities in Mombasa.

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04 August 2025

Madagascar hones skills to tackle port security risks

Port security management and staff at Madagascar's key ports have gained key skills in assessing and mitigating security risks, following a training session held in Toamasina.

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04 August 2025

National security workshop to strengthen maritime governance in United Republic of Tanzania

Maritime stakeholders progressed efforts to enhance national maritime governance during a three-day National Tabletop Exercise and Workshop on the establishment of a National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC), held in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania.

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​IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez

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