IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
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IMO Secretary-General: Seafarer deaths in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable
Seafarers must not be targets, says Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez after seafarer fatalities reported in Middle East.
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Statement on the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has issued a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz:
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Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027
Argentina accedes to the Cape Town Agreement, triggering its entry into force in 12 months.
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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
Member State Audit Scheme moves toward a more dynamic second cycle
IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures.
Enhancing transparency in Port State Control through an updated data-exchange agreement
A key step to enhance transparency and cooperation in Port State Control (PSC) took place at IMO Headquarters in London (26 February), with the signing of an updated data-exchange agreement between IMO and the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU).
Trinidad and Tobago enhances readiness for hazardous and noxious marine spills
Trinidad and Tobago has strengthened its national capability for responding to marine incidents involving hazardous and noxious substances (HNS).
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