IMO urges shipping industry to protect oceans on World Oceans Day
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has called on its 176 member states and the global shipping industry to strengthen efforts to protect the marine environment, as World Oceans Day was marked on June 8. In his message for World Oceans Day, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said shipping, as one of the main users of ocean space, has a clear responsibility to help safeguard the sea. “At IMO, we take our responsibility to protect the ocean seriously. With shippi
In observance of World Oceans Day, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has issued a formal appeal to its 176 member nations and the broader shipping sector to intensify environmental conservation efforts. Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized that the industry bears a significant duty to mitigate its ecological footprint, moving beyond mere policy creation toward active implementation. The organization is currently prioritizing several critical initiatives, including the reduction of underwater noise pollution and the prevention of invasive species spread through biofouling management. Furthermore, the IMO remains committed to its ambitious goal of eliminating plastic waste discharges from vessels by 2030. These efforts are supported by established international treaties like the MARPOL Convention, which serve as the foundation for modern maritime sustainability. Looking ahead, the IMO continues to integrate climate action into its regulatory framework, aiming to align greenhouse gas reduction targets with the broader necessity of preserving marine biodiversity.
This initiative highlights the shipping industry's evolving role in addressing urgent global environmental challenges, such as plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
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