The summer school, initiated by the Batumi State Maritime Academy and to be organized in partnership with its international partners, will offer a forum for education and discussion to students with the main focus on pressing issues of maritime, such as sustainable development and greening the shipping industry.

2023 Theme: MARPOL at 50 — Our commitment goes on, reflects the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) long history of protecting the environment from the impact of shipping via a robust regulatory framework, and emphasizes its ongoing commitment to this important work.

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)  covers the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.

Promotes SDGs :

• Quality education (SDG 4)
•  Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7)
• Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9)
• Climate action and sustainable use of the oceans, seas, and marine resources (SDGs 13 and 14)
• The importance of partnerships and implementation to achieve these goals (SDG 17).

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