IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Make your voice heard: IMO-WISTA Women in Maritime Survey opens
Governments and industry urged to participate in global study to promote gender diversity in maritime.
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IMO Council steps up action on transparency and access to information
The IMO Council has decided to live-stream its plenary meetings and make its documents accessible to the public, in a bid to boost transparency in the Organization.
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World Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean - Our Obligation - Our Opportunity
Protecting the ocean is central to 2025 world maritime theme.
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Captain Ian Finley to receive IMO International Maritime Prize
Captain Ian Finley selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2023.
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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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Shipping in St. Kitts and Nevis prepares to go digital
St. Kitts and Nevis is advancing plans to establish a Maritime Single Window (MSW) to digitalize its maritime sector, with support from the IMO, the OECS Commission, and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
National workshop in Guyana strengthens oil spill readiness
A national workshop (27-30 August), organized by IMO and RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe, brought together top officials from across Guyana to strengthen the country's defences against oil spills.
Statement by IMO Secretary-General on the MV Sounion
Following the recent attack on the MV Sounion in the Red Sea IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez said: “I am extremely concerned about the situation regarding the tanker MV Sounion which was targeted while transiting the Southern Red Sea..."
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