IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO Council reaffirms commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes
IMO Council defends freedom of navigation, international law and safety of seafarers.
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IMO condemns attacks on civilian merchant vessels in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea
IMO Secretary-General calls for an end to all unwarranted attacks on international shipping arising from geopolitical conflicts.
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IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation in the region.
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American maritime expert and diplomat to receive International Maritime Prize
"Consensus-builder" Jeffrey Lantz selected for top global recognition
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the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO's work supports the UN sustainable development goals.
What's New
Kenya advances maritime security strategy
Kenya has taken a significant step towards finalizing its National Maritime Security Strategy (NMSS), following an IMO-supported workshop held in Mombasa (6-10 July), under the European Union-funded Safe Seas for Africa (SSA) programme.
Strengthening gender-inclusive maritime leadership
The 2026 Gender-inclusive Leadership in Maritime training course, delivered by the World Maritime University (WMU) in partnership with IMO and the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International), concluded on 8 July.
Viet Nam and the Philippines advance efforts to tackle marine plastic litter
Viet Nam and the Philippines have taken important steps towards preventing marine plastic litter from sea-based sources with the development of their national port waste management plans.
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