I was thrilled to attend the graduation ceremony at IMO's International Maritime Law Institute this weekend. The graduates are the maritime leaders of tomorrow, and it was inspiring to meet such passionate young professionals. Congratulations to all!
#MaritimeLeaders
#BREAKING
UN Security Council ADOPTS resolution extending monthly reporting by the Secretary-General on Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea, until 15 January 2025
In favor: 12
Against: 0
Abstain: 3
Earlier this year
@IMOSecGen
Arsenio Dominguez took part in a safety gear demonstration on board the ammonia-fuelled Green Pioneer in Singapore.
On
#DayOfTheSeafarer
we reiterate our thanks to all the crew.
#SafetyTipsAtSea
Every day, including amid challenges & crises, seafarers help maintain the flow of vital goods, such as food, fuel & other essential supplies.
On Tuesday's
#DayoftheSeafarer
, we join
@IMOHQ
in thanking them for their efforts.
"My vision is for a strengthened IMO
#TechnicalCooperation
programme responsive to the needs of our Member States, especially for developing countries and in particular SIDS and LDCs."
Read my full opening speech to Technical Cooperation Committee:
“I am pleased to support the work of
#BinForGreenSeas
. These bins are visual, practical reminders that we all must act to protect our ocean. They offer an unmistakable invitation for us to be part of the solution to rid the planet & oceans of plastic pollution."
@GreenseasOrg
Great meeting with Ambassador
@O_Poivre_dArvor
during the high-level
@UN
event
#ImmersedInChange
in Costa Rica, discussing the success of the event here and the role of IMO at the UNOC 2025, including IMO’s GHG net-zero Strategy. Looking forward to continue the conversation!
Good to meet
@ThomsonFiji
today during the high-level
@UN
event
#ImmersedInChange
in Costa Rica. We discussed many key topics ranging from maritime decarbonization, alternative fuels and protecting marine biodiversity.
Immersed in conversation in San José today with
#IMO
Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, on subjects ranging from IMO’s 2023 Greenhouse Gas Strategy to reach net-zero emissions from international shipping, to IMO’s role at the UN Ocean Conference next year.
Happy
#WorldEnvironmentDay
!
But the news isn’t so happy when it comes to our planet. Ecosystems are at risk around the world.
The good news is that everyone can part of
#GenerationRestoration
and make a difference today & every day:
An honour to be welcomed in Bangladesh by H.E Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister. Great discussion as she is a champion in advancing
#genderequality
. We spoke about sustainable shipbuilding and recycling practices and her vision on enhancing shipping in Bangladesh.
Honoured to have addressed the Asian Shipowners' Association at their International Shipping Forum, to share IMO's vision in shaping the maritime industry towards greater safety, sustainability, and innovation.
Very pleased to have been welcomed by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, who expressed his appreciation for the work and progress made at IMO, despite the challenges.
Good to meet with IMO's interns today, they represent the next generation of maritime leaders. Engaging young people in our work is key for a sustainable maritime future.
#MaritimeEducation
Pleased to meet with
@miaamormottley
Prime Minister of Barbados, at the Global Trade Forum in Barbados, where I spoke about shipping's resilience to continue to supply the goods the world needs.
#UNSupplyChain