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Global shipping to pay for pollution as IMO approves carbon pricing • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:15 AM ET (The Standard)
Vanuatu abstains from International Maritime Organisa vote to reduce carbon emissions • Apr. 16, 2025, 2:31 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping • Apr. 11, 2025, 4:17 PM ET (AP)
Here's what to know about nations considering the 1st global tax on emissions for shipping • Apr. 7, 2025, 4:10 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As IMCO • IMO • Organisation Maritime Internationale • Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization
Date 1948 - present
Headquarters London
Areas Of Involvement international trade • maritime law • shipping • liability

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