IMO Council Backs Second Term for Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez

Decision to extend the Secretary-General’s mandate for another four years is subject to approval by the IMO Assembly in 2027.

The IMO Council, comprising 40 Member States, held its 138th session (2-6 November) at IMO headquarters in London.

The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for a second four-year term, from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2031.

Announcing the decision on 4 November during the Council’s 138th session in London, Council Chair Mr. Victor Jimenez (Spain) congratulated the Secretary-General on behalf of the IMO Council and confirmed that the decision would be submitted to the IMO Assembly for approval when it meets in late 2027.

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