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20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

Source: AN Subject: International Organisation Context: The ILO and IMO marked the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, highlighting its role in improving seafarers’ welfare and global shipping standards. About 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006: What it is? Often referred to as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights, the MLC, …

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International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Source:  TH Context: At the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting in London, 57 nations voted to delay the adoption of a framework for carbon-free global shipping by one year after U.S. opposition. About International Maritime Organization (IMO): What it is? The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping …

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SAGAR SAMPARK

  Source: PIB Context: Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched the ‘SAGAR SAMPARK’ Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) to strengthen the maritime sector in India.   What is Differential Global Navigation Satellite System? DGNSS is a technology that helps make GPS and other satellite navigation systems more accurate. The major GPS …

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IMO urged to act on Black Carbon emissions:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: With Arctic summer ice reaching its 12th lowest ever extent, the Clean Arctic Alliance has called for urgent cuts to black carbon emissions from shipping, ahead of the 77th Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting (MEPC 77) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in November.   …

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