International Maritime Organization

The stakes could not be higher: Fighting global warming is in the interest of everyone. South Africa and the EU are hosting a workshop on the @IMOHQ's Net Zero Framework, one of the most ambitious ways to achieve decarbonisation of the shipping sector.

IMO in the news: Jan Engel de Boer: why seafarer abandonment remains one of shipping’s clearest moral and regulatory failures? Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5w3uurzs #SeafarerAbandonment

Supporting international ship safety management in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/3aejw3bu

Following the recent IMO Council extraordinary session, IMO continues to monitor the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. For verified information, @IMOSecGen statements, and confirmed incident lists, visit our official resource page: tinyurl.com/yrtezpfm

#GlobalLens | “Our biggest concern is the 20,000 seafarers trapped in Persian Gulf,” says Arsenio Dominguez (@IMOSecGen) of @IMOHQ on the #WestAsiaWar. He tells @ArchanaaSolanki that the body is “developing the operational aspects” of an evacuation mechanism, while flagging concerns over seafarers’ mental health, well-being & fatigue. #IranWar @CNBCTV18PrimeIN @ShereenBhan

Online training under SMART-C Women project expands opportunities for #WomenInMaritime. Read all the details here: bit.ly/4bS6D1w

Check out the new IMO webpage containing all official communications regarding #fraudulent ship registration and registries. Visit our one-stop page for all official reports on maritime fraud. bit.ly/40Q1t0U

This week IMO Facilitation Committee will discuss: 🔸finalizing IMO Compendium on Facilitation & Electronic Business 🔸mandatory reporting of APR & BRI/PNR data 🔸cybersecurity for Maritime Single Windows 🔸IMO digitalization strategy @IMOSecGen's speech👉 bit.ly/4t2ZLVV

Today is World Meteorological Day 🌍 Only by observing today can we protect tomorrow. Be part of #WorldMetDay—and explore the findings of the WMO Global #StateOfClimate 2025. 🔴 LIVE at 1500 CET: bit.ly/4uB9ZhE 🎧 Live interpretation in all @UN official languages

IMO condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4skaKdo

Face aux risques, l’agence maritime de l’ONU préconise d’éviter le détroit d’Ormuz @IMOHQ I @IMOSecGen news.un.org/fr/story/2026/…

Détroit d'Ormuz : session extraordinaire de l'Organisation maritime internationale (@IMOHQ) "Toute attaque contre des gens de mer innocents ou contre la navigation civile est inacceptable. Ils ne doivent pas devenir les victimes de tensions géopolitiques" - le chef de l'OMI

El jefe de la Organización Marítima Internacional @IMOHQ pide a las compañías navieras evitar transitar por el estrecho de Ormuz para proteger a los marineros de la guerra en Oriente Medio. 20.000 marinos permanecen atrapados en la zona. news.un.org/es/story/2026/…

I will never get tired of repeating myself when I say that any attack on innocent seafarers or civilian shipping is totally unacceptable, said @IMOSecGen as he opened the Extraordinary Session of the Council to address the impacts on shipping & seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz.

The IMO Council meets this week for its 36th Extraordinary Session, convened at the request of Member States. The focus is on the evolving situation in the Arabian Sea, Sea of Oman, & Gulf region, and its impact on shipping safety and #seafarer welfare. bit.ly/4ryq3Os

As the maritime landscape continues to evolve, stay informed with the latest updates on shipping and seafarer safety in the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East. Visit the IMO Hot Topic page bit.ly/4bmNqpH #MaritimeSecurity #Seafarers #StraitOfHormuz

Watch today's interview: Arsenio Dominguez @IMOSecGen speaks with @wolfblitzer on @CNN about the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the Middle East, and the more than 20,000 seafarers on commercial vessels affected in the area. #TheSituationRoom

IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East. Read all about it here: bit.ly/3P6zFT9

🤯 This is big. After 45+ years in the making, the @IMOHQ #CapeTownAgreement has just been ratified. The treaty ensures minimum safety standards for fishers at sea—bringing us closer to establishing #SafeSeas. pewtrsts.org/4qX3bIj 📸 Naveena V/Unsplash

Last call! Applications close this Friday for the Gender‑Inclusive Leadership in Maritime course. The course aims to strengthen high-level leadership and strategic management capacities among mid-career professionals in the maritime sector. More info : tinyurl.com/3e5vx9ra