IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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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 calls for urgent action as piracy resumes in the Gulf of Aden
IMO Secretary-General demands immediate and unconditional release of more than 90 seafarers held captive.
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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.
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Central American countries begin work on regional maritime strategy
Maritime administrations in Central America have initiated the development of a regional strategy aimed at strengthening coordination and cooperation for maritime development across six countries.
IMO supports stronger port security coordination in Somalia
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) conducted a four-day Port Security and Inter-Agency Coordination Workshop in Bosaso, Puntland State of Somalia, (14 to 17 September 2026), under the European Union-funded Regional Programme for Maritime Security in the Red Sea Area.
Electric and hybrid ferries could cut emissions by 63% in Sea of Marmara, study finds
Türkiye’s Sea of Marmara ferry network could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by switching to a mix of hybrid and fully electric vessels, while avoiding nearly half a billion euros in health and environmental damage costs and supporting around 1,100 jobs a year, according to new research.
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