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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 Leaders 19 December 2025 19 Dec 2025

Pacific Islands countries strengthen Port State Control implementation

Senior maritime officials from Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) gathered in Auckland, New Zealand (8-10 December) for a regional workshop aimed at strengthening the implementation of Port State Control (PSC) policies and procedures.  Participants addressed common challenges faced by the Pacific SIDS, including:  Turning international rules into national legislation;  Gaps in institutional frameworks;  Improving policy and regional coordination;  Follow-up... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/pacific-islands-countries-strengthen-port-state-control-implementation/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Leaders 14 August 2025 14 Aug 2025

Vanuatu and Tonga advance maritime safety with oil spill drills, training

The Governments of Vanuatu and Tonga have completed a series of intensive maritime safety workshops and oil spill response drills, marking important steps toward safer shipping and stronger marine environmental protection.  In Vanuatu, the exercises included the country’s first-ever national oil spill drill, while in Tonga, an oil spill drill in the main port of... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/vanuatu-and-tonga-advance-maritime-safety-with-oil-spill-drills-training/">View Article</a>

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SMART-C Leaders 19 November 2024 19 Nov 2024

Putting IMO instruments into practice in the Pacific

Public officials from 11 Pacific Islands countries have improved their capacity to implement some of IMO’s most crucial conventions, following a regional workshop in Nadi, Fiji (12-14 November).  Organized by IMO in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC) and supported through the SMART-C Leaders Project funded by the Republic of Korea, the training aimed to... <a class="view-article" href="https://smart-c.imo.org/news/putting-imo-instruments-into-practice-in-the-pacific/">View Article</a>

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