The International Maritime Organization (IMO) , a specialized United Nations agency, leads in regulating and coordinating the global shipping industry. It is dedicated to maritime safety, environmental protection, and setting international shipping standards . The IMO's role is crucial, given that oceans cover 70% of Earth and over 80% of global trade is transported by sea. The IMO develops and implements a comprehensive maritime regulatory framework . This framework aims to

From September to November 2025, maritime authorities will conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focusing on Ballast Water...

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) is a vital tool in modern maritime operations. It enhances radar systems by automating vessel...

The maritime sector faces a pressing need to cut sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions. Shipowners are now embracing exhaust gas cleaning systems...

The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)  has profoundly transformed the maritime industry since its inception on 20 August 2013. This...

The accumulation of marine litter, notably plastics, has become a critical issue for the maritime sector. The Garbage Record Book  is a...