NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM IMO SECRETARY-GENERAL

The current Secretary General of the IMO, Mr Arsenio Dominguez delivers a message at the beginning of the year, along with his program for a new and exciting era of progress for the International Maritime Organization.

"Hello, my name is Arsenio Dominguez, and in this time of the year when we look back in reflection and excitement of the things that we have done, the things that we could have done and the things that we are yet to do.

Here at IMO, we have a great trajectory of successes, but of course, that we could always do more.

I don’t need to tell you how vital the shipping industry is for the world, and IMO has done much to support its Member States, seafarers, the industry and everyone who lives on the planet. 

For example, during COVID pandemic we supported hundreds of individual cases of seafarers. We have greatly reduced accidents on ships in comparison to the 1990s. With a global sulfur cap introduction in 2020, we greatly increased air quality, and now we have a trajectory for the decarbonization of the industry.

With me as the 10th Secretary-General, I welcome you to join us in an era of progression of the Organization, one that leads by example and with higher values, from inclusion, diversity and transparency.

I look forward to working with you for the years to come into a new and exciting era, to make this maritime sector a much better one.

Thank you"