IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO net-zero shipping talks to resume in 2026
IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee adjourns discussions on the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework for one year.
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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
New base in Suva, Fiji aims for deeper engagement with Pacific countries
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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
Philippines strengthens maritime safety and e-navigation capabilities
To enhance national capacity for digital maritime services and strengthen maritime safety, maritime professionals from the Philippines participated in a “SMART-C Traffic workshop that took place in Seoul, Republic of Korea (22 October), during the 2025 Korea Maritime Week.
Gender equality and decarbonization highlighted by IMO at WISTA International Conference
IMO participated in the WISTA International Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Barcelona, Spain (20-24 October), under the theme “Powering the Future of Shipping & Trade: Global Energy in Challenging Times”.
Black Sea littoral States step up enforcement of Ballast Water Management Convention
A regional workshop held in Batumi, Georgia (21–23 October) has laid the groundwork for a harmonized compliance framework to protect and restore the Black Sea's marine ecosystem.
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- 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
- Women in Maritime Speakers Bureau
- Lessons Learned from Marine Casualties
- IMO Secretariat Policy On Access To Information
- Maritime Safety Investigation Reports
