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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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IMO agrees possible outline for maritime “net-zero framework”
IMO has agreed on an illustration of a possible draft outline of an “IMO net-zero framework” for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from international shipping.
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IMO to open regional office in Fiji to serve the Pacific
IMO will open its seventh Regional Presence Office, in Suva, Fiji, to serve countries and territories in the Pacific Islands region.
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Statement on the attack on the True Confidence bulk carrier
IMO Secretary-General conveys condolences and renews call for collective action to protect seafarers.
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Preventing and combatting violence and harassment in the maritime sector
IMO and ILO take action for preventing and combatting violence and harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault
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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.
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Pushing for implementation of hazardous and noxious substances liability treaty
The final piece of the puzzle in the liability and compensation treaty regime for shipping will fall into place when the 2010 Convention on Liability for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS) enters into force. A workshop (1-2 May) jointly hosted by the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) focused on the practical elements of implementation, specifically on HNS cargo reporting.
Latin American countries push coordinated work to tackle marine plastic litter
Ensuring litter does not reach the sea from shipping and fisheries in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a key ambition for countries in Latin America. Seven countries in the region have set out their priorities for regional action, during a meeting in Brasilia, Brazil (8-12 April): the Latin America Regional Task Force Meeting and Workshop, held under the GloLitter Partnerships Project.
IMO biofouling project to address biodiversity threat extended
IMO’s TEST Biofouling project has received the greenlight to continue its work to tackle the transfer of invasive species via ships’ hulls for another year. A no-cost extension signed between IMO and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) will extend the TEST Biofouling project until 31 December 2026.
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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.
