49th Session / 10 - 14 Mar
Media Centre
Latest News
NextWave Seafarers Project launched to bridge global seafarer gap
New initiative aims to tackle rising demands on the shipping sector while strengthening the maritime workforce.
Continue ReadingStatement on the release of the Galaxy Leader crew
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has welcomed the release of the crew of the MV Galaxy Leader, after more than a year in captivity.
Continue ReadingIMO launches Regional Presence Office for the MENA region in Alexandria, Egypt
New office will coordinate technical assistance for countries in the region in the areas of maritime safety, security and environmental sustainability.
Continue ReadingWhat's New
IMO supports efforts to combat waste dumping at sea
Five Member States in Central America and the Caribbean are exploring pathways to ratify and implement the London Protocol (LP) - the global treaty that bans the dumping of waste at sea.
International Women's Day: IMO spotlights gender data gap
IMO marked International Women's Day, observed on 8 March each year, with a call for action to close the gender data gap in maritime and secure a more inclusive future for women in the sector.
Chittagong ship recyclers receive best practice guidance for hazardous waste management
Ship recyclers in Bangladesh have come together to look at best practices for hazardous waste management ahead of the Hong Kong Convention entering into force on 26 June 2025.
Contact Us
The IMO Newsroom is staffed between 9.00 and 5.30 UK time, Monday to Friday, by members of the Outreach and Communications Office.
To contact us, please telephone or email using the contact points below:
IMO Meetings
March
March
112th Session / 24 - 28 Mar
April
83rd Session / 07 - 11 Apr
May
12th Session / 13 - 22 May
June
75th Session / 02 - 06 Jun
Multimedia
RELATED LINKS