Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of IMO, presented the Organization's objectives and focal points for the upcoming four years, aiming to foster safer, more secure, and eco-friendly shipping practices. Addressing a press briefing at IMO Headquarters in London, Mr. Dominguez delineated four key strategic areas: regulating international shipping, providing assistance to Member States—especially Small Island…

The Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) was established in Antananarivo, Madagascar in 2016 under the European Union’s Maritime Security Programme. The program aimed to address Somali-based piracy by uniting regional inter-governmental organizations in Eastern and Southern Africa to bolster maritime security. The center facilitates information sharing on various maritime security issues in the Western…

On 30 January 2024, the Chair of the Steering Committee to the Djibouti Code of Conduct and its Jeddah Amendment rendered high praise to the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) and Coast Guards successfully regaining control of a hijacked Sri Lankan vessel from armed Somali pirates, aboard vessel Topaz. His congratulatory statement follows Seychelles President Ramkalawan's…

The welfare of seafarers, despite being the lifeblood of international trade, remains a pressing concern in the maritime industry. In this written interview with Mr. David Appleton of Nautilus International, we delve into the heart of the matter, exploring the nuances of seafarers' welfare, the challenges they face, and the imperative for collective action to…