IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu has today (25 August) delivered the opening address at the ShipArc 2015 conference on “Safe and Sustainable Shipping in a Changing Arctic Environment” at the World Maritime University in Malmö, Sweden. Mr Sekimizu said that the opening up of the Arctic to greater maritime activity provides both a unique challenge and opportunity, and that IMO measures such as the recently adopted Polar Code will help to ensure the safety of ships operating in polar areas and the protection of the polar environment.
The conference is being attended by over 300 participants from the maritime community, including representatives from international organizations, industry, IMO Member States and students.