IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez
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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.
Find out moreLegal 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.
Find out moreBravery Award for hero seafarer who saved 12 lives at sea
Officer Lee Tae-Young to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea; 22 nominees commended.
Find out moreIMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea
IMO's Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare
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Madagascar hones skills to tackle port security risks
Port security management and staff at Madagascar's key ports have gained key skills in assessing and mitigating security risks, following a training session held in Toamasina.
National security workshop to strengthen maritime governance in United Republic of Tanzania
Maritime stakeholders progressed efforts to enhance national maritime governance during a three-day National Tabletop Exercise and Workshop on the establishment of a National Maritime Security Committee (NMSC), held in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania.
GloNoise Partnership on underwater noise extended to 2026
The board of the GloNoise Partnership for Mitigation of Underwater Noise from Shipping project has endorsed the extension of the initiative until December 2026, to continue global efforts to reduce underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships.
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