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International Maritime Organisation nations agree to 2050 net zero emissions goal

WASHINGTON: Countries of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on Friday adopted new greenhouse gas emissions strategies for shipping that set a net zero emissions target by about the middle of the century. All 175 states agreed to reach net zero emissions by or close to 2050, taking into account different national circumstances, according to United […]

Organisation confirms Sabah blast caused by fireball from outer space

BY NOR LIYANA ZULKIFLI KUALA LUMPUR: The loud explosion heard by many in Sabah on Sunday was due to a phenomenon of a fireball entering the earth’s airspace. This was confirmed by the International Meteor Organisation (IMO) in a report released on its website recently under event code 632-2021. National Planetarium deputy director (Observation) Zamri Shah Mastor said the […]

Asian shipowners urge governments to implement IMO’s framework

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) is urging all governments to implement, at the earliest opportunities, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. This would eliminate the risk of interruptions to the transport of vitally needed food, clothing, energy fuels and other essentials […]

Malaysia retains seat in IMO

LONDON: Malaysia has retained its seat in the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the eighth consecutive term with a higher vote tally, boosting the country’s image in the global maritime industry. Malaysia secured 142 votes — the third highest among 24 other candidates in the same category — compared with 131 votes in 2017, […]