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.
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Port call data sharing pilot launched in Namibia to advance green shipping
A digital port call optimisation solution that enables real-time data exchange between key port stakeholders is being introduced in two ports in Namibia, to demonstrating how improved coordination of vessel arrival and departure times can reduce waiting periods, optimise resource use, and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Countries intensify efforts to address marine geoengineering
Parties to the London Convention and Protocol (LC/LP) – the IMO treaties that regulate the dumping of wastes at sea – have warned against the potential negative impacts of rising marine geoengineering activities and adopted a statement to highlight the current state of work undertaken under the treaties.
African nations prepare to implement IMO ship recycling Convention
Representatives from eight States in East and Southern Africa have agreed on several action points to support the implementation of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) across the region.
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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
