IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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The ocean takes centre stage on World Maritime Day 2025
Global maritime community celebrates “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”
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IMO launches new Regional Presence Office to boost maritime cooperation in the Pacific
New base in Suva, Fiji aims for deeper engagement with Pacific countries
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2026-27 World Maritime Day theme to take policy to practice
Two-year theme to focus on putting instruments into action, backed by technical support.
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Legal expert Rosalie Balkin to receive International Maritime Prize
Dr. Rosalie Balkin is recognized for her outstanding contributions to international maritime law over a career spanning more than 50 years.
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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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Comoros port personnel reinforce maritime security capacity
Comoros is strengthening the security of its port operations by equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills required to meet international maritime standards, in line with the ISPS Code.
IMO supports Mauritania to advance digitalization in the port of Nouakchott
A needs assessment mission carried out in Mauritania is assessing the current situation in the Member State and will lay the groundwork to set up a maritime single window system in the Port of Nouakchott (Nouakchott Friendship Port).
United Republic of Tanzania strengthens maritime security with audit training
The United Republic of Tanzania is strengthening the security of critical infrastructure supporting its port and shipping operations. Maritime agencies convened in Zanzibar for a National ISPS Code Self-Assessment and Audit Workshop.
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