"INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION - IMO"

Issuing presidential statement, Security Council underlines importance of maritime safety, safeguarding oceans for legitimate use.

United Nations officials call for access to decaying FSO ‘safer’ off Yemen’s coast, warn Security Council of potential environmental, humanitarian crisis.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

General Assembly adopts resolution regarding sustainable fisheries, postpones action on Law of Sea Convention, awaiting input concerning text’s budget implications.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions, one designating world’s seafarers, other maritime personnel as key workers in context of COVID-19 pandemic.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions, one designating world’s seafarers, other maritime personnel as key workers in context of COVID-19 pandemic.

A spokesperson for the UN human rights office (OHCHR) said some 400,000 people are currently stranded at sea due to COVID-19 restriction living in a “pretty graphically horrible situation.” UNTV CH

With its key location along main international shipping routes and 3,300 kilometres of coastline, Somalia’s potential as a key maritime player came to the fore recently as it marked World Maritime Day. UNSOM

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

High seas crime becoming more sophisticated, endangering lives, international security, speakers tell Security Council at 8457th meeting.