The IMO Council renewed Arsenio Dominguez’s mandate for 2028–2031. Japan linked its support to continued work on greenhouse-gas reduction, maritime safety and seafarer protection.
The International Maritime Organization Council, meeting for its 138th session from November 2 to 6, decided to renew Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez’s mandate for another four years, from January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2031. The decision preserves leadership continuity as the shipping industry prepares for increasingly demanding environmental requirements.
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