Why Poland
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20.02.2023Poland fully committed to IMOPoland has been a member state of the IMO since 1960. As a flag state, port state and coastal state, we are actively engaged in the IMO’s efforts to ensure safe and secure shipping, prosperity of seafarers and clean oceans.
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20.02.2023Woman in Maritime SectorPoland supports women’s full and active engagement in the maritime sector, asserting that this goal can be achieved through education, among other efforts. It is worth noting that Poland is location to one of the regional WISTA organisation and that 31% of all students at Polish maritime universities are women.
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20.02.2023IMO Model CoursePoland was one of the greatest contributors to the IMO Model Course for Electro-Technical Officers, designating the Baltic Sea as an emission control area for nitrogen oxides, and among the leading participants in the debate on goal-based ship construction standards (GBS).
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20.02.2023The Heart of EuropeIt shall be noticed that Poland is located in Central and Eastern Europe. Voting for Poland would ensure the representation of all major geographical areas of the world based on the UN Regional Groups.
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20.02.2023Maritime education and technical cooperation as a key for the futurePoland sees modern maritime education as a key factor for future success. We are of the opinion that the international maritime community needs well-educated people who understand the development of high-tech solutions, autonomous shipping, cyber security and shipping in polar waters.
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20.02.2023Sustainable shipping for the Blue Growth and protection of our planetHaving in mind the need for a “greener” maritime transport, as well as interests of the ship-owners, Poland supports the discussion within the IMO to work out the reasonable and beneficial solution for the maritime community.
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20.02.2023Shipping and maritime economy and its impact on Poland
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20.02.2023Poland connects maritime community together
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20.02.2023Independence sailPoland is famous for its beautiful sail training ships. In 2018-2019, we sailed around the world to promote Poland and mark the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence. We harboured in 23 seaports on 5 continents with 1,000 young sailors onboard the “Dar Mlodziezy” sailing ship.