International Maritime Organisation Stories

Major breakthrough as UN adopts plan for net-zero shipping emissions by 2050
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The IMO, which was established in 1948 and is based in London, has a history of creating global regulations to enhance safety and reduce pollution fro...

Authority intervenes to end student unrest at Bandari Maritime Academy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 23, 2025

One of the contentious issues was an alleged Sh10,000 fee for industrial attachment, which students claimed was unfair.

UN Security Council renews weapons and financing sanctions against Al-Shabaab
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The sanctions will remain in place until at least December 13, 2025, with member states authorised to seize vessels delivering weapons to Al-Shabaab.

Piracy, armed robbery incidents rise off the coast of Somalia
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 12, 2024

IMB's report also indicates that the perpetrators in Somalia are often heavily armed, with a notable increase in the use of guns.

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