IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
Seafarers must not be targets, says Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez after seafarer fatalities reported in Middle East.
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Statement on the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz:
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Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
Argentina accedes to the Cape Town Agreement, triggering its entry into force in 12 months.
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MLC at 20: ILO and IMO reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea
Maritime Labour Convention milestone marked with renewed call for fair and sustainable global shipping, protecting seafarer rights.
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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
Enhancing transparency in Port State Control through an updated data-exchange agreement
A key step to enhance transparency and cooperation in Port State Control (PSC) took place at IMO Headquarters in London (26 February), with the signing of an updated data-exchange agreement between IMO and the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU).
Trinidad and Tobago enhances readiness for hazardous and noxious marine spills
Trinidad and Tobago has strengthened its national capability for responding to marine incidents involving hazardous and noxious substances (HNS).
New sulphur and nitrogen emission limits enter into force in the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea
The Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea officially became Emission Control Areas (ECAs) on 1 March 2026 under MARPOL Annex VI.
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