IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Day of the Seafarer 2026: Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.
Working together to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf.
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IMO pauses evacuation in Strait of Hormuz following attack
Following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, IMO has decided to temporarily pause its evacuation operation pending further clarity.
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IMO announces evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz
Large scale operation to be carried out in cooperation with States and industry
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IMO Secretary-General welcomes US-Iran agreement
Statement on the peace agreement announced between the United States and Islamic Republic of Iran.
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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
Yemen charts roadmap for national maritime information-sharing centre
The Republic of Yemen is advancing its maritime security and information-sharing capabilities through a roadmap for its proposed National Maritime Information Sharing Centre (NMISC) while strengthening the Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre (ReMISC) in Aden.
Advancing preparedness for transboundary oil spills in South-East Asia
A subregional workshop on “Enhancing collaboration for effective transboundary oil spill response” was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (23-24 June) to strengthen preparedness and cooperation for cross-border spill incidents.
Live demos, practical training boost biofouling action in Sri Lanka
A National Technology Demonstration and Training Workshop held in Colombo, Sri Lanka (23 to 26 June) brought together government agencies, industry stakeholders, tech providers and international experts to strengthen implementation of the IMO's Biofouling Guidelines.
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
- IMO Council
- Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III)
- Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG)
- Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC)
- Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meeting of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)