A secret ballot among 40 members yesterday resulted in Panama’s Arsenio Dominguez becoming the new secretary general of the IMO, to replace South Korea’s Kitack Lim.
Mr. Dominguez Beat Six Contenders
Dominguez won from six other contenders from China, Turkey, Kenya, Finland, Dominica and Bangladesh in a vote and will take office on January 1, 2024, for a four-year term, subject to the approval of the IMO Assembly.
Mr.Dominguez Experience In IMO
Domínguez Velasco is the first Panamanian and Latin American candidate for this position, has more than 25 years of professional experience in the international maritime world, in addition to his contributions as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Panama to the IMO and President of the Marine Environment Protection Committee. (MEPC).
Guy Platten, secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping, said: “We look forward to working with Mr Arsenio Dominguez (Panama), and know that Mr Dominguez will lead with equal measures of authority, purpose and compassion.The position of IMO secretary general is not an easy one, and there are undoubtedly challenges ahead as the industry strives to meet the 2030, 2040 and 2050 targets, but it will be a pleasure to tackle these challenges head on with Mr Dominguez for a better and safer future for our industry and its people.”
He also thanked Mr Lim: “It has been a great pleasure and privilege to work with Kitack Lim over the past eight years. Kitack steered the International Maritime Organization successfully through challenging times, calmly and with direction, and everyone at the International Chamber of Shipping wishes Kitack every success in his future endeavours.”
The decision of the IMO Council will be submitted to the 33rd session of the Assembly of IMO in late 2023. The Assembly will be invited to approve the appointment with Dominguez assuming the leadership position for a four-year term on January 1, 2024.
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