Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization
Mr. Arsenio Dominguez (Republic of Panama) is the tenth elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.
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Day of the Seafarer spotlights safety at sea
Celebrating seafarers worldwide on 25 June: International Day of the Seafarer
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Statement on the attack on merchant vessel TUTOR
IMO Secretary-General appalled at latest attack in the Red Sea and demands maximum assistance for seafarers.
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IMO condemns “illegal, unjustifiable” attacks on ships in Red Sea
IMO Member States call for an immediate end to ongoing attacks on ships and seafarers transiting through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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2024 International Day for Women in Maritime: Shaping the future of maritime safety
This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime will focus on the crucial role of women in ensuring maritime safety worldwide, while highlighting the changing attitudes towards gender in the industry.
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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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Learn about ballast water management with new online course
A new free-to-access course on ballast water management is now publicly available on IMO’s e-learning platform. The course, ‘Introduction to Ballast Water Management and Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement’, is open to the public, giving all stakeholders in the maritime community and beyond the opportunity to learn about IMO's work in this area.
Supporting Indonesia to accede to key fishing vessel safety treaty
Indonesia is being supported by the International Maritime Organization on the steps needed to accede to the key fishing vessel safety treaty: the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA). A national consultation visit held in Bali (24-28 June) took place, at the request of Indonesia, to provide expert legal and technical assistance to support the State's accession process and ensure effective compliance and implementation.
69 Students Graduate from IMO’s International Maritime Law Institute
A total of 69 students from 38 countries graduated from the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) in Malta, marking the completion of the Class of 2023-2024. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of these new maritime law professionals who are poised to make significant contributions to the international maritime community.
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Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization
Mr. Arsenio Dominguez (Republic of Panama) is the tenth elected Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization.
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