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The International Maritime Organization Council decided to give Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez a second four-year term, from Jan. 1, 2028 to Dec. 31, 2031
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Council Chair Victor Jimenez of Spain announced the decision on Nov. 4 during the Council’s 138th session in London
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The IMO Assembly must still approve it when it meets in late 2027
The IMO Council has decided to extend the mandate of Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for a second term. Council Chair Victor Jimenez congratulated him on behalf of the Council and said the decision would be submitted to the IMO Assembly for approval.
Dominguez thanked the Council’s members and all members of the organization “for their continued trust and support.” He said he remains committed to following their guidance and contributing to collective efforts in support of global shipping and seafarers.
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In June, he said the IMO had secured safety guarantees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with about 11,000 stranded seafarers expected to be evacuated. In February, at a forum in Manila, he pledged continued support for seafarers as training keeps pace with new ship technology.
Dominguez is the tenth Secretary-General of the IMO. The 40-member IMO Council first elected him at its 129th session in July 2023 for a four-year term starting on Jan. 1, 2024. The Assembly approved his election at its 33rd session in December 2023.
