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IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Revised rescue guide launched to safeguard life at sea
UNHCR, IMO and ICS unveil revised Rescue Guide to strengthen protection for refugees and migrants in distress at sea.
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IMO and WMU launch handbook on gender mainstreaming in the maritime sector
New practical guide calls for maritime industry to take measurable action on gender equality
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Professor Momoko Kitada receives IMO Gender Equality Award 2026
Maritime academic recognized for her long-standing commitment to gender equality and empowering women in the maritime industry.
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International Day for Women in Maritime 2026: Mainstreaming gender equality in shipping
From policy to practice: Advancing gender equality for maritime excellence
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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
Supporting maritime digitalization in the Republic of the Congo
A needs assessment mission has been conducted in the Republic of the Congo (18-22 May), to review existing port processes and institutional frameworks and support preparations for the introduction of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system at the Port of Pointe-Noire.
Financing skills and partnerships in focus at maritime decarbonization workshop
Turning climate ambition into practical action was the focus of the Global Maritime Technology Cooperation Centres Network (GMN) Phase II workshop, hosted at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden, from 6 to 8 May 2026.
Methane-based fuels in shipping explored
International experts on methane-based fuels, including LNG, bio-methane and e-methane have shared their expertise during an IMO technical seminar at IMO headquarters in London (12 May).
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
