IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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Day of the Seafarer 2026: Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.
Working together to evacuate 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf.
Find out moreIMO announces evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz
Large scale operation to be carried out in cooperation with States and industry
Find out moreIMO Secretary-General welcomes US-Iran agreement
Statement on the peace agreement announced between the United States and Islamic Republic of Iran.
Find out moreStatement on the attack on tanker MT Settebello
IMO Secretary-General strongly condemns ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz, with three seafarer fatalities confirmed.
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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
In-water cleaning workshop in Fiji tackles ships’ biofouling
Government officials and representatives from the private sector came together for a workshop in Lami Bay, Fiji to develop a national approach to regulating in-water cleaning of ship’s biofouling.
Supporting port digitalization in Cabo Verde
A needs assessment mission was conducted in Cabo Verde (8-12 June) to support the future implementation of a Maritime Single Window (MSW) system in the Port of Mindelo.
IMO's NextWave initiative expands opportunities for future seafarers
IMO is advancing the next phase of its NextWave Seafarers initiative, expanding opportunities for aspiring seafarers from developing countries to gain the sea-time experience required to enter the maritime profession.
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