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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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.
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UN agencies join forces to tackle extreme maritime weather
The United Nations bodies responsible for meteorological and maritime affairs have underscored the link between maritime safety and climate change, calling for stronger collaboration to address the issue at the 2nd WMO-IMO Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines moves to digitalize its maritime sector
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is advancing plans to establish a Maritime Single Window (MSW) to digitalize its maritime sector. As of 1 January, 2024, all IMO Member States are required to implement MSW systems to streamline port procedures and enhance efficiency.
IMO opens its doors for Open House Festival
Members of the public were invited to visit IMO’s official headquarters in London on 21 and 22 September, as part of the Open House Festival. Visitors had the chance to tour the building and meet IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez.
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- Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
- Annual IOEO Summary Report for 2023
- 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
- Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG)
- Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
- Consultative Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Convention 1972) and Meetings of Contracting Parties (London Protocol 1996)
- IMO Council
- Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)