IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea.
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IMO Secretary-General 2026 new year message
IMO Secretary-General sets his priorities for 2026 in new year message.
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IMO Assembly adopts new Capacity Development Strategy
Resolutions adopted on the 2026-2027 budget, revised strategic plan and capacity development support for Member States.
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2026-2027 IMO Council elected
The IMO Assembly has elected the following Member States to serve on three categories of the IMO Council.
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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
New video series launched: Highlighting the vital role of women in ship recycling
The IMO’s SENSREC project has officially launched a new three-part video series exploring the diverse roles women play within the ship recycling industry. This initiative aims to demonstrate how the sector can evolve to become more inclusive, equitable, and productive by utilizing the transferable skills of women in the maritime workforce.
GHG-SMART project builds capacity for shipping decarbonization in SIDS and LDCs
Maritime decarbonization in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) gained new momentum with the conclusion of the 2025 annual training cycle of GHG-SMART programme.
Pacific Islands countries strengthen Port State Control implementation
Senior maritime officials from Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) gathered in Auckland, New Zealand (8-10 December) for a regional workshop aimed at strengthening the implementation of Port State Control (PSC) policies and procedures.
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
- Women in Maritime Speakers Bureau
- Lessons Learned from Marine Casualties
- IMO Secretariat Policy On Access To Information
- Maritime Safety Investigation Reports
