The IMO Council will meet in London from November 2-6 to discuss maritime security, focusing on key sea routes and geopolitical tensions.
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), composed of 40 member states, will convene in London from November 2 to 6. According to the organization's announcement, the 138th session will commence on Monday, November 2, at 09:30 local time.
A prominent agenda item concerning maritime transport is the protection of vital sea routes. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov, and the Red Sea will be discussed. The safety of seafarers affected by geopolitical tensions and the freedom of navigation will also be among the evaluations.
The Council supervises the organization's activities in a manner connected to the General Assembly as the executive body of the IMO. Other agenda items for the session will include strategy and planning, resource management, which encompasses financial reports, and the Secretary-General's contract.
The meeting, chaired by Victor Jimenez from Spain, will be conducted both in person and remotely. A press conference with Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez is also scheduled for the afternoon of November 2. The results of the discussions will be announced as the session progresses.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
