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Transparency International (TI) has slammed the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) over a lack of transparency.

A report by TI found that while administrative activities were “easily accessible”, other areas were less candid.

In particular, it cites delegate accountability and voting practices, as well as financing and information linked to internal nominations and elections.

“A lack of transparency in two areas shields delegates from public scrutiny, firstly with IMO reports not normally reflecting positions taken by individual representatives,” it adds.

“Secondly, journalists are forbidden from ...