- The IMO’s 2025 agenda focuses on seafarers, global security, and decarbonization in the maritime sector.
- Secretary-General Dominguez emphasized reducing seafarer criminalization and promoting gender diversity in maritime leadership.
- Technical and economic measures will be a priority to meet the 2023 GHG strategy goals and achieve decarbonization by 2050.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has outlined the organization’s agenda for 2025, emphasizing support for seafarers, enhancing global maritime security, and advancing decarbonization efforts. These priorities aim to align with the sector’s 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy and broader sustainability goals.
Seafarers at the Core of Maritime Progress
The IMO places a strong emphasis on improving the safety, security, and well-being of seafarers. Initiatives include reducing criminalization, promoting diversity, and enhancing support systems.
Dominguez highlighted gender representation in maritime leadership as a significant focus, committing to only participating in panels with female representation.
Strengthening Maritime Security
Global security remains a vital pillar of the IMO’s agenda.
While details on specific measures were not elaborated, the focus is on creating a safe and secure maritime environment for global operations.
Decarbonization and Environmental Commitment
The IMO continues to prioritize decarbonization, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Technical and economic measures will be key to aligning the sector with the 2023 GHG strategy.
The theme for World Maritime Day 2025, Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity, reinforces the commitment to ocean sustainability and innovation.
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Source: IMO
