International Maritime Security Working Group Forum to Commemorate International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing |
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| | GSA spearheads committee to improve temperature sensitive cargo operations A Committee consisting of members from the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, the Global Cold Chain Alliance, Ministry of Food and Agriculture and representation from some import and export groups has been formed to monitor and ensure improvements in Ghana’s Temperature Control Cargo industry. | | |
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| | Withdrawal of National security operatives from the Tema Harbor “This decision is in response to calls by the Economic Management Team for a rationalization of the number of security agencies involved in physical inspection at the port given ongoing operations by the joint port Control Unit(JPCU) and the Revenue, Assurance Compliance and Enforcement (RACE) team,” portions of the memo stated. | | |
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| | ILO committee agrees on better social connectivity for seafarers Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews, including internet access, in updates to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC). However, ITF expresses its disappointment that shipowners and governments may seek to charge for it. More specifically, the latest Special Tripartite Committee (STC) meeting ended in Geneva on 13 May, with agreement on a number of changes including a commitment to better social connectivity for seafarers. | | |
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| | Women Seafarers Report: Explores key challenges faced by women seafarers The Mission to Seafarers has published a report called ‘Beyond the 2%, Women Seafarers and their Lives at Sea: Reflecting on Our Call to Care.’ The report is intended to act as a discussion document for the charity and other maritime welfare providers. It considers the unique challenges faced by women at sea and how organisations can tailor their support to contribute towards a better future for female seafarers. | | |
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| | Women in Maritime Survey Shows Uneven Progress on Gender Equality Female employment remains low in seafaring roles, according to data from IMO and WISTA's first ever Women in Maritime Survey, but female representation is strong in some shoreside sectors of the industry. On average, 29 percent of today's total industry workforce is female, and 39 percent of female employees are in mid-management roles. | | |
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| | Peru Seeks Extradition of Tanker Captain from January Oil Spill Prosecutors in Peru confirmed that they are seeking the extradition of the captain of the Italian-flagged tanker Mare Doricum back to Lima as part of the ongoing investigation into what they are calling the worst oil disaster in the country’s history. Giacomo Pisani was in command of the Suezmax tanker that was unloading its cargo of crude oil to the Repsol facility on January 15 when the oil spill occurred. | | |
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| | IMO Symposium looks to break down barriers for women in maritime An IMO Symposium (virtual) on "Training-Visibility-Recognition: Supporting a barrier-free working environment for Women in Maritime" heard from nine panelists - seven women and two male allies. They addressed: what type of training supports a barrier-free working environment for women in maritime; how to enhance visibility for women in the workplace/environment; and recognition in the work environment of women's contributions to maritime. | | |
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| | Proposed Ship Would Create Hydrogen Fuel by Collecting Ocean Plastics The ship is being designed to be more than 490 feet in length, with the exact size to be clarified at the design stage, depending on optimal storage capacity. The plan is for the ship to travel at four knots with the waste plastic collected by two smaller vessels towing a two-mile net that funnels the waste from the surface and up to depths of 30 feet. The vessel would use a novel open bow design that allows the collected plastic waste to be fed onto conveyors and into the storage hold. The waste would be converted into hydrogen using a thermolysis process that the H2-Industries is developing for plants on shore. | | |
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| | Committing to protect the marine environment in the Caribbean AThrough the Centre, IMO supports capacity-building activities, including practical training in oil spill preparedness and response; workshops on implementing IMO's Ballast Water Management Convention to prevent the introduction of invasive aquatic species; and regional gatherings of maritime administrators to share best practices and receive updates on regulatory matters. | | |
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| | Navy creates Unmanned Surface Vessel Division to expedite integration of unmanned systems The unit will manage unmanned surface vessel experimentation for medium and large unmanned surface vessels like the Sea Hunter and the Sea Hawk, both of which will participate in anti-submarine warfare missions. The Pacific Fleet’s Naval Surface Force held a ceremony May 13 establishing the command at Naval Base San Diego. | | |
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International Maritime Security Working Group Forum to Commemorate International Day for the Fight Against IUU Fishing Title: IUU as the New Epicentre of Maritime Insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea 🗓️: Monday 6th June, 2022 🕰️: 11:00am to 12:30pm GMT | | |
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American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is sponsoring our annual World Turtle Day® on May 23. The day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson, founders of ATR and World Turtle Day, advocate humane treatment of all animals, including reptiles. Since 1990, ATR has placed about 4,000 tortoises and turtles in caring homes. ATR assists law enforcement when undersize or endangered turtles are confiscated and provides helpful information and referrals to persons with sick, neglected or abandoned turtles. |
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The GoGMI Blue Business Directory, a list of maritime organizations with interest in doing impactful work in Ghana's maritime space. Our goal is to help users build connections, collaborations, and careers. Fill this google form link to have your business featured on the GoGMI Blue Business Directory or contact us now at directory@gogmi.org.gh |
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ECOP VIRTUAL TRAINING PROGRAMME DAY 4: Presentation on Equal Rights and Access to the Ocean Economy delivered by Dr. Juliet Igbo. The Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Virtual Training Programme, titled Exploring Pathways to a Vibrant Ocean Economy for Africa, included a series of lectures and interactions aimed at equipping selected participants with first-hand knowledge about the blue economy. It further explored approaches to harnessing the ocean and its resources as an integral tool for advancing economic growth and development across the continent, through the development of a sustainable and equitable ocean economy.
This programme was designed for ECOPs with varying backgrounds in the fields of ocean governance, maritime security, marine environmental protection, law of the sea and other maritime-related areas. Individuals with an undergraduate or master’s degree in economics, international relations, marine conservation, maritime security or any other relevant field, with a general passion for the ocean or an interest in advancing Africa’s blue economy were also encouraged to apply.
This training was offered in partnership with the ECOP Programme, an endorsed Action of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, and was funded through the generous support of the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and the IOC-UNESCO. As such, the course was freely available to all selected applicants.
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