The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council has endorsed Arsenio Dominguez’s reappointment as secretary-general for a second four-year term, extending his leadership through December 2031, subject to formal approval by the IMO Assembly in late 2027. Dominguez, who assumed office in January 2024, has overseen the organization during a challenging period marked by disagreements over maritime decarbonization and growing security threats to international shipping. His proposed extension came ahead of critical IMO negotiations scheduled for November 30 to December 4, aimed at revisiting the adoption of the Net-Zero Framework following its postponement in 2025. The IMO has also faced increasing pressure to address maritime security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Black Sea.
