IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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MLC at 20: ILO and IMO reaffirm commitment to decent work at sea
Maritime Labour Convention milestone marked with renewed call for fair and sustainable global shipping, protecting seafarer rights.
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IMO sharpens plans to achieve zero plastic pollution from ships by 2030
Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response agrees on updated draft 2026 Strategy and Action Plan on Marine Litter.
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IMO launches global campaign to put maritime “policy into practice”
IMO Secretary-General calls for global application of safety and environmental standards under 2026-2027 World Maritime Day theme.
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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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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
"Future-Ready Shipping in Africa" project seeks stakeholders
The IMO-European Union "Future-Ready Shipping in Africa" project is seeking maritime Government stakeholders, who will receive technical support for decarbonization and digitalization in sub-Saharan Africa.
Barbados explores green shipping corridor
Barbados is setting a pathway to exploring green shipping corridors to reduce emissions from shipping. The first step will be a pre-feasibility study, commissioned by IMO.
New partner countries join IMO's GreenVoyage2050 Programme
Colombia, Senegal and South Africa have been selected as 2026 partnering countries of the IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme, a technical cooperation programme supporting the implementation of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.
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