The International Maritime Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations for maritime.
The purposes of the Organization, as summarized by Article 1(a) of the Convention, are "to provide machinery for cooperation among Governments in the field of governmental regulation and practices relating to technical matters of all kinds affecting shipping engaged in international trade; to encourage and facilitate the general adoption of the highest practicable standards in matters concerning m
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From ports to ships, maritime academies to companies was marked across the globe.
Thank you to everyone who helped recognise the people carrying world trade - and the risks that come with it.
Here's a glimpse from around the world of how you marked the Day!
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been supporting and helping share the stories of seafarers whose resilience and dedication keep world trade moving, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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"To all seafarers: thank you. Your work is essential to the functioning of the global economy and the daily lives of people around the world. While it may not always seem visible, your safety, security and welfare remain our highest priority." IMO Secretary-General
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Thank you for supporting and sharing seafarers' stories and experiences on this
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World trade depends on seafarers.
Every day, they transport the goods that power economies and support communities worldwide - often while facing significant risks at sea.
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Merci pour votre soutien à la Journée des gens de mer
Today, Let's celebrate the Day of the Seafarers - Aujourd'hui, Célébrons la Journée des Gens de Mer.
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The ongoing Celebration of the Day of the Seafarers at Eko .
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On this , IMO Secretary-General joined the United Nations podcast 'Awake at Night' to discuss the vital contribution of seafarers to global trade and the challenges many face while working at sea. Stay tuned!
As we mark the International Day of the Seafarer, earlier this week International Maritime Organization - IMO announced a major operation to help evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, after months of hardship and distress.
A stark reminder of the critical role seafarers play – and the risks they often face while keeping global trade moving.
Today, I had the pleasure to interview IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez for our United Nations podcast Awake at Night.
Stay tuned for our conversation on this and the issues shaping the maritime world.
Muchas gracias por compartir sus testimonios y experiencias en el Día de la Gente de Mar