IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Statement on the attack on tanker MT Settebello
IMO Secretary-General strongly condemns ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with three seafarer fatalities confirmed.
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No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile
No commercial justification for risking seafarers' lives, says IMO Secretary-General.
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IMO urges nations to put ocean policies into practice
World Oceans Day (8 June) highlights shipping’s responsibility to protect the marine environment.
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IMO treaty on hazardous and noxious cargo to enter into force in 2027
The 2010 HNS Convention establishes the first international compensation regime for accidents involving hazardous and noxious substances carried by sea.
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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
Learning to put IMO policy into practice at Dalian Maritime University
The next generation of maritime leaders are being trained to put IMO policy to practice and power maritime excellence – echoing IMO's World Maritime Day theme 2026-2027 – as seen during a visit to Dalian Maritime University (DMU), China.
Women in Maritime Day highlights gender equality progress and ongoing gaps
IMO celebrated the International Day for Women in Maritime in London (18 May), under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence”.
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.
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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
- 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
