Today, Denmark has been re-elected as a member of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under Category C. The re-election, announced during the 33rd IMO Assembly, highlights Denmark’s continued commitment to international maritime affairs. As a Council member, Denmark contributes to the shaping of strategies and work priorities in the IMO.
Andreas Nordseth, Director General of the Danish Maritime Authority :
"I am very proud that Denmark has been entrusted with another term as a Member of the IMO Council. In collaboration with the other 39 members of the IMO Council 2024-2025, Denmark will continue the important work improving safety and security in a future with new technologies, together with a continued need for green transition. Denmark stands committed to keep the IMO as the strong focal point of global maritime regulation”.
Facts about IMO
- The IMO is the United Nations’ specialized agency for shipping, tasked with setting global standards for maritime safety and marine environmental protection.
- The IMO has 175 Member States, 40 of which serve in the IMO Council, and it is the executive organ of the Organization.
- Council elections are held every second year during the IMO Assembly. Denmark was elected for the first time in 2001 and has been re-elected since then.
Facts:
24 candidates presented their candidature for the 20 seats in the Council Category C. Together with Singapore, Malta, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Mexico, Philippines, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bahamas, Cypress, Morocco, Qatar, Bangladesh, Kenya, Peru, Finland and Jamaica, Denmark were elected.
In Category A, 11 candidates were up for the ten seats. Greece, Italy, Japan, China, Norway, Panama, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom of the Great Brittan and Northern Ireland, United States and Liberia were elected.
In Category B, all ten candidates were elected. Category B now consist of India, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Spain, Australia, Canada, France, The Kingdom of the Nederland, Germany and Sweden.