IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO Secretary-General mourns seafarers killed during rescue of hijacked ship
While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations.
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World Maritime Day 2026: From Policy to Practice - Powering Maritime Excellence
Global regulations will deliver safer, more resilient shipping when they are implemented worldwide.
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Stop attacking merchant ships and seafarers: IMO Secretary-General to Member States
Conflicts must not be used as pretext to attack merchant ships.
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Six months of uncertainty for seafarers in Strait of Hormuz
IMO Secretary-General urges practical solutions and renewed cooperation to restore freedom of navigation
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IMO –
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
Strengthening flag State oversight in Asia
Maritime officials from across Asia enhanced their capacity to implement flag State obligations and strengthen oversight of recognized organizations under the RO Code during an IMO regional workshop in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
Domestic ferry safety strengthened across the Caribbean
Domestic ferry safety was reinforced across the Caribbean region through an IMO-led regional workshop organized with the Maritime Administration and relevant national authorities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Kingstown.
Regional workshop in Asia equips maritime leaders to advance gender-responsive policies
Efforts to advance gender-responsive maritime policies across Asia gained momentum this week as maritime professionals and women leaders worked together in Singapore (28 to 30 September ) to strengthen advocacy skills, develop practical reform strategies and build a shared vision for more inclusive maritime institutions.
Hot Topics
- Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
- Annual IOEO Summary Reports
- IMO Financial Statements
- Financial Regulations and Financial Rules
- IMO Code of Ethics
- Code of Conduct for Delegates, Observers and Other Participants at IMO Meetings, Events and Activities to Prevent Harassment including Sexual Harassment
- IMO Policy on Intellectual Property
- Women in Maritime Speakers Bureau
- Lessons Learned from Marine Casualties
- IMO Secretariat Policy On Access To Information
- Maritime Safety Investigation Reports
- Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meeting of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)
- IMO Council
- Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG)
- Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
- Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC.ES/2) [subject to confirmation by MEPC 85]