The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially launched the “IMO for Ukraine” project, which provides comprehensive support for the recovery and development of Ukraine’s maritime sector. This was reported by the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has officially launched the “IMO for Ukraine” project. The initiative includes practical support in maritime safety, the development of institutional capacity, and the restoration and modernization of maritime infrastructure, the statement says.
It is noted that one of the key components of the project will be a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused to Ukraine’s maritime sector as a result of Russia’s armed aggression, as well as the preparation of a list of priority needs. This includes documenting damage to port infrastructure, navigation safety systems, and the marine environment. This will allow Ukraine’s losses in the maritime sphere to be formally recognized at the international level and will create a basis for further technical and financial assistance.
The project also includes support for Ukraine in implementing the Maritime Single Window (MSW) — a unified electronic “single window” system for information exchange between ships and state authorities during port entry, stay, and departure. Connection to MSW will help digitize port and administrative procedures, improve transparency and efficiency, and create a modern system for responding to safety and environmental risks in line with international standards.
Another area of cooperation is preparing Ukraine to join the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC). This will strengthen national and regional capacity to respond to environmental incidents, particularly in the Black Sea, and improve coordination with international partners.
Ukraine’s needs for recovery and reconstruction over the next ten years exceed $587.7 billion and have increased by 12.2% over the past year. The largest recovery needs are in the transport sector — $96.3 billion (16.4%), energy — $90.6 billion (15.4%), housing — $89.8 billion (15.3%), as well as trade and industry — $63.3 billion (10.8%).
