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SMART-C Women 25 August 2026 25 Aug 2026

Three women awarded SMART-C fellowships to study at World Maritime University 

Three maritime professionals from Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Vanuatu have been awarded fully funded fellowships under the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project to begin Master of Science programmes at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, in September 2026. The fellowship recipients are: Ms. Esther Ken, Marine Pollution Officer, Vanuatu Maritime Safety Authority; Ms. Mary Lenorah Kalebo, Ship Registration Officer, National... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/three-women-awarded-smart-c-fellowships-to-study-at-world-maritime-university/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C LC/LP 13 August 2026 13 Aug 2026

First SMART-C LC/LP London Protocol workshop in the Caribbean

Last week (3-5 August) the Dominican Republic hosted the first Caribbean SMART-C LC/LP Project workshop in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Project Manager Suzanne Agius, Project Technical Officer Polly Hill and Project Consultant Gildardo Alarcon Daowz led a group of 24 delegates from 19 countries across the wider Caribbean region to develop a roadmap... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/first-smart-c-lc-lp-london-protocol-workshop-in-the-caribbean/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Women 13 August 2026 13 Aug 2026

Advancing gender equality, digitalization and decarbonization in Viet Nam

Women’s participation and leadership in maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation in Viet Nam is set to be strengthened, under a new Maritime Sectoral Master Plan, which has been developed for Viet Nam under the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project. The Master Plan, developed in collaboration with the World Maritime University (WMU) and Vietnamese stakeholders, provides a strategic... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/advancing-gender-equality-digitalization-and-decarbonization-in-viet-nam/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Leaders 29 July 2026 29 Jul 2026

Taking forward IMSAS corrective actions

Vanuatu and Tonga are continuing to strengthen their implementation of IMSAS corrective actions through targeted workshops and practical exercises delivered under the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Leaders Project. Workshops on coastal State responsibilities were held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga (13–15 July 2026) and Port Vila, Vanuatu (8–10 July 2026), focusing on safety of navigation and marine... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/taking-forward-imsas-corrective-actions/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Leaders 29 July 2026 29 Jul 2026

Vanuatu and Tonga strengthen implementation of IMO instruments

Vanuatu and Tonga have taken significant steps to strengthen maritime legislation and advance the implementation of IMSAS corrective actions through a series of national workshops and practical exercises delivered under the IMO–Republic of Korea SMART-C Leaders Project. National workshops on flag State implementation were held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga (7–10 July 2026) and Port Vila, Vanuatu... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/vanuatu-and-tonga-strengthen-implementation-of-imo-instruments-2/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C LC/LP 22 May 2026 22 May 2026

Mongolia Strengthens Scientific and Legal Capacity to Protect Khuvsgul Lake

The SMART-C LC/LP Training Workshop, held in Ulaanbaatar from 18 to 22 May 2026, marked a significant step in strengthening Mongolia’s technical and legal capacity to protect Khuvsgul Lake. Delivered by international and national consultants in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Mongolian Maritime Administration (MMA), the workshop combined training, discussion and... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/mongolia-strengthens-scientific-and-legal-capacity-to-protect-khuvsgul-lake/">View Article</a>

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