Arsenio Dominguez

The path to net-zero shipping runs through #alternativefuels. At the Green Hydrogen Organization event at #COP31, I outlined progress on the implementation of the IMO 2023 #GHG Strategy and the work ahead as Member States continue negotiations to deliver the transition.

A productive meeting with H.E. Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands. We exchanged views on the upcoming MEPC meeting and the importance of addressing the needs of Small Island Developing States in the maritime sector's #energytransition. #COP31

At #COP13 today, I joined the @MaerskMcKinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping’s Accelerating Shipping’s Fuel Transition event. My message was clear: global regulation provides the certainty needed to unlock investment, innovation and scale.

Pleased to meet with HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia. We discussed the upcoming MEPC meeting as well as the importance of advancing energy efficiency and supporting the maritime #energytransition.

Wrapping up the day at Türkiye's Decarbonisation & Sustainable Marine Fuels in the Oceans & Seas event and meeting with Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Transport & Infrastructure @a_uraloglu. Turning ambition into action on maritime #decarbonization and the #energytransition.

Next, I joined Ministers at the High-Level Roundtable on the Global Green Freight Corridors Initiative, emphasizing a simple message: the energy transition needs #shipping, and shipping needs global cooperation. #COP31

At #COP31, IMO’s message remains clear: we are committed to delivering the 2023 IMO #GHG Strategy and advancing a global regulatory framework for international shipping, ensuring ambition, inclusivity and implementation go hand in hand.

Freshly arrived in Türkiye for #COP31. Today, I'll open @globalcompact's Energy & Transport Day and join discussions at the Singapore Pavilion on how global maritime regulation and cooperation can deliver an inclusive transition. #Shipping #ClimateAction

Innocent seafarers continue to bear the human cost of geopolitical conflicts around the world. Today, I called on Member States to reaffirm their commitment to protecting the safety, security and well-being of #seafarers. They deserve more than our gratitude; they deserve action.

Busy first day of the IMO Council, I spoke with the press, about protecting #seafarers in vital shipping lanes and other key maritime issues on the Council’s agenda.

Many flags. One world.Coming together at @IMOHQ for safe,secure & environment-friendly shipping. I welcome all IMO Council Members & observers today, with delegates now surrounded by the colours of all Member States -a symbol for many productive weeks of multilateralism to come.

Opening #IMOCouncil138. Commercial shipping remains under attack and #seafarers continue to pay the price. I called attention to this sad reality as Member States will consider key elements decisions of  IMO’s work this week. My full remarks: tinyurl.com/4jkmadrz

Wrapping up #WorldMaritimeDayParallelEvent with new ideas & commitment to the people behind every ship & every shipment, esp. #seafarers. Thanks to hosts @mofkorea and all who made it possible. Looking forward to next year’s event in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ! #MaritimePolicytoPractice

Busan 🇰🇷 welcomed us with open arms for the #WorldMaritimeDayParallelEvent. As one of world’s great port cities, it provides perfect backdrop for our theme: “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”, turning rules into real-world action. @mofkorea

New fuels, new technologies, new realities. As shipping evolves, regulation must keep pace, and so must implementation. Excellent discussion on #MaritimePolicytoPractice with @mofkorea @NFdep, @HadjimanoliM and @sarbanandsonwal at #WorldMaritimeDayParallelEvent, Busan 🇰🇷

Onboard Dalian Maritime Uni’s intelligent research & training dual-purpose vessel Xin Hong Zhuan, I’m impressed with the faculty staff's knowledge of the IMO Code for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (adopted in May this year), and how they are putting #MaritimePolicyToPractice

Meeting the amazing young men and women dedicating themselves to maritime professions is one of the great joys of my job. The questions I get from students, like those at Dalian Maritime University today, are some of the most insightful, thought-provoking & challenging I face.

Great to explore how digitalization is driving shipping during a visit to @COSCOSHIPPING Technology. From AI models and digital-twin technologies, to blockchain, smart-port systems and predictive tools – it is an exciting time for maritime technology.