Rapid Fire
132nd session of IMO
- 16 Jul 2024
- 2 min read
The Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways participated in the 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London.
- India, as an elected member of the IMO Council for countries with a large interest in international seaborne trade, highlighted the pressing issue of seafarer abandonment.
- Seafarers are people who work on ships or people who travel regularly on the sea.
- India secured its position as one of the eight governments representing IMO in the Joint Tripartite Working Group, dedicated to addressing seafarers' issues and the human element in maritime operations.
- Other proposed members are the Philippines, Thailand, Liberia, Panama, Greece, the US, and France.
- Concerns over disruptions in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and adjoining areas, which have been impacting shipping and trade logistics were also addressed.
- India reiterated its proposal for the South Asian Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (SACE-SMarT).
- This regional hub aims to transform the maritime sector in India and South Asia into a technologically advanced, environmentally sustainable, and digitally proficient industry.
- The centre will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fostering technical cooperation, capacity-building, and digital transition.
Read more: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
