Latest updates from the security team of the International Maritime Organization (@IMOHQ). News on rules, guidance and training to combat illicit maritime acts.
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Tanzanian ports to bolster security through practical drills and exercises. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/2s3axutp
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a crew member of the MV Minervagracht, as a result of injuries sustained during an attack on the vessel in the Gulf of Aden on 29 September 2025.
Read my full statement here: tinyurl.com/y3uxh77w
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IMO is pleased to host the first Train-the-Trainer for women participants on Port Facility Security Auditors this week at IMO Headquarters.
#WomenInMaritime
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🌊 Countdown begins – just 1⃣ month to go!
Maritime Information Sharing Workshop #MISW25 | 3rd Edition
📅 03–05 Nov 2025 | 📍 @IFC_IOR, Gurugram, India
The world’s biggest maritime #InformationSharing workshop is here to:
⚓ Foster dialogue & #collaboration across the #IOR.
🤝 Unite #maritimesecurity centres, think tanks & industry stakeholders.
🌐 Enhance shared understanding of evolving #maritimesecurity threats.
🚢 Safeguard trade routes & protect the #globalcommons.
Across 3 days, discussions will feature participation from:
🌏 @IORAofficial | #DCoC/JA | @BimstecInDhaka nations
🔗 Shipping & port authorities | Industry experts | Regional & global security partners
Together, we build a resilient and #collaborative #maritime community – bridging partnerships, advancing #maritimesecurity and shaping the way forward for a safe & secure #IOR.
#MAHASAGAR
#BridgesofFriendship
#MISW25
#IFCIOR
#Collaboration
#MaritimeSecurity
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@SpokespersonMoD
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First International Liaison Officer #ILO representing Kenya 🇰🇪and #DCoC/JA, inducted at #IFCIOR, in the presence of Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the #KenyaNavy.
This milestone expands IFC-IOR’s #ILO cohort to fifteen. The #ILOs from partner nations and multinational constructs are instrumental in fostering collaboration, info sharing & strengthening the Centre's efforts to bolster #maritimesecurity in #IOR.
#MAHASAGAR
#BridgesofFriendship
#MaritimePartnership
#MaritimeSecurity
@indiannavy
@kdfinfo
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@IndiainKenya
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🌊 Happy #WorldMaritimeDay!
As we celebrate “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” we reflect on how the maritime sector can reduce pollution, cut emissions & protect biodiversity.
Tell us — how are you helping to protect the ocean? 💬🌍 #OceanProtection #OurOcean
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🌊 Tomorrow is #WorldMaritimeDay!
“Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity” is this year’s theme — a call to protect our ocean.
IMO HQ will be lit in blue and we invite Member States, IGOs & NGOs to light up landmarks in support.
Full details here: tinyurl.com/4aff5n3x
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Yemen enhances port and maritime security amid ongoing regional risks.
Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/265frwh5
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We're part of #openhousefestival2025
Step inside London’s only 🇺🇳UN agency headquarters & visit the 🌊International Maritime Organization at
4 Albert Embankment, SE1 7SR
Meet @IMOSecGen Arsenio Domínguez on Saturday.
Visit us Saturday 10am to 4pm or
Sunday 11am to 4pm🗓️
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Inter-Agency meeting today at the Port of Toamasina 🇲🇬. To coordinate and facilitate interviews with key actors involved in the dissemination of the Port Security Programme @commission_coi @IMOsecurity @INTERPOL_HQ @UNODC_MCP @EUAmbMauritius
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Mozambique advances legal framework for maritime security: tinyurl.com/y8my9s6r
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🌍⚓️ On the principle of African-led solutions to African problems with #maritimesecurity. Excerpt from interview done at regional workshop in Mombasa 🇰🇪 on operational coordination at sea among the members of #DjiboutiCodeofConduct.
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Hats off and thanks to IMO for organising the event in Mombasa extremely efficiently in cooperation with the host, Kenya Navy🇰🇪🇺🇳👏
The launch of the Djibouti Code of Conduct Working Group 3 on Operational Cooperation&Coordination at Sea underscores civil–military efforts to boost joint ops & shape a common framework for safer and more cooperative seas @dkmaritimeamb @dkinkenya @UNITAR @commission_coi @IMOHQ
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🤝 Meetings with regional and international partners who share common interests are key to improving the work conducted in the Area of Operations.
@IMOSecurity @IMOHQ @dkmaritimeamb
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#MoreThanShips
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⚓️ Exciting to be in Mombasa to launch workshop on deepening regional coop. for #maritimesecurity in Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
👏 🇰🇪 Thanks to Kenya Navy and Major General Paul Otieno for taking lead. African-led solutions to African problems #DjiboutiCodeofConduct
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“Maritime security is a shared responsibility”: IMO Secretary-General to @UN Security Council.
Full story here: tinyurl.com/bp9nbatn
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Tune in at 10am EDT / 3pm BST as the IMO Secretary-General @IMOSecGen addresses the @UN Security Council on “#MaritimeSecurity: Prevention, Innovation, and International Cooperation” under the agenda item Maintenance of International Peace and Security.
tinyurl.com/495ub6a3
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Madagascar hones skills to tackle port security risks.
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National security workshop to strengthen maritime governance in United Republic of Tanzania.
Full story: tinyurl.com/4psejfhz
