Dominguez gets second term as IMO chief

The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for a second term. Council Chair Victor Jimenez congratulated him on behalf of the Council and said the decision would be submitted to the IMO Assembly for approval.

Dominguez thanked the Council’s members and all members of the organization “for their continued trust and support.” He said he remains committed to following their guidance and contributing to collective efforts in support of global shipping and seafarers.

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In June, he said the IMO had secured safety guarantees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with about 11,000 stranded seafarers expected to be evacuated. In February, at a forum in Manila, he pledged continued support for seafarers as training keeps pace with new ship technology.

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