IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement targets sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters.
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Raft of shipping rules in force from 1 January 2026
Amendments to key IMO treaties include reporting lost containers and mandatory training on preventing harassment and bullying at sea.
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IMO Secretary-General 2026 new year message
IMO Secretary-General sets his priorities for 2026 in new year message.
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IMO Assembly adopts new Capacity Development Strategy
Resolutions adopted on the 2026-2027 budget, revised strategic plan and capacity development support for Member States.
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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.
What's New
Caribbean maritime leaders call for cross-sector action to decarbonize shipping
Caribbean policymakers and financiers have emphasized that decarbonization will not succeed through isolated projects or technologies alone, but through coordinated action across sectors and countries, supported by evidence-based planning and investment-ready pathways.
Draft workplan agreed on safety rules for battery, wind and nuclear-powered ships
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has finalised a workplan to develop a safety regulatory framework for ships using new technologies and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Jamaica advances dialogue on alternative marine fuels and regional pathways
A national stakeholder workshop on the potential supply and demand of alternative marine fuels in Jamaica was convened in Kingston in collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and IMO's GreenVoyage2050 programme
Hot Topics
- 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
- Women in Maritime Speakers Bureau
- Lessons Learned from Marine Casualties
- IMO Secretariat Policy On Access To Information
- Maritime Safety Investigation Reports
