IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Statement on the attack on tanker MT Settebello
IMO Secretary-General strongly condemns ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with three seafarer fatalities confirmed.
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No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile
No commercial justification for risking seafarers' lives, says IMO Secretary-General.
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IMO urges nations to put ocean policies into practice
World Oceans Day (8 June) highlights shipping’s responsibility to protect the marine environment.
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IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force in 2027
The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea.
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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
Supporting port digitalization in Cabo Verde
A needs assessment mission was conducted in Cabo Verde (8-12 June) to support the future implementation of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system in the Port of Mindelo.
IMO's NextWave initiative expands opportunities for future seafarers
IMO is advancing the next phase of its NextWave Seafarers initiative, expanding opportunities for aspiring seafarers from developing countries to gain the sea-time experience required to enter the maritime profession.
Learning to put IMO policy into practice at Dalian Maritime University
The next generation of maritime leaders are being trained to put IMO policy to practice and power maritime excellence – echoing IMO's World Maritime Day theme 2026-2027 – as seen during a visit to Dalian Maritime University (DMU), China.
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
