IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Maritime community explores ocean opportunities in Dubai
World Maritime Day Parallel Event focuses on advancing innovation and growth while protecting the ocean
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The ocean takes centre stage on World Maritime Day 2025
Global maritime community celebrates “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”
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IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
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2026-27 World Maritime Day theme to take policy to practice
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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.
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Strengthening Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ oil spill preparedness and response capabilities
A national workshop led by IMO brought together senior officials from across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to strengthen the country's preparedness and response to spills.
Central American countries approve new maritime facilitation Action Plans
Guatemala and Costa Rica have approved new Action Plans aimed at modernizing the facilitation of maritime traffic and supporting the effective implementation of the Facilitation Convention (FAL Convention) and its amendments.
IMO Secretary-General statement on MV Minervagracht
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a crew member of the MV Minervagracht, as a result of injuries sustained during an attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden on 29 September 2025."
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- Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
- Annual IOEO Summary Reports
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- 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
