IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO adopts frameworks to assess marine geoengineering research activities
New guidance will help governments evaluate marine geoengineering research proposals to ensure they are safe for the environment.
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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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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
Advancing maritime digitalization in West and Central Africa
The digitalization of ports across nine West and Central African countries has been boosted through a regional workshop in Accra, Ghana (19-23 October).
Francophone African States strengthen engagement in maritime decarbonization efforts
French-speaking African countries gathered this week to discuss a sustainable and inclusive maritime energy transition during a three-day sub-regional workshop held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (6-8 October).
Senegal takes steps to digitalize its ports
IMO is supporting Senegal’s efforts to digitalize port procedures with a needs assessment to guide the setup of a maritime single window (MSW) at the Port of Dakar.
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- Lessons Learned from Marine Casualties
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