Your voice at the IMO: The Future of Global Shipping: IMO Secretary-General on Safety, Security & Sustainability
Exclusive interview with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez covering maritime safety, decarbonisation, geopolitics and the future of seafarers.
In this exclusive interview, His Excellency Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), speaks with Captain Chris O’Flaherty from The Nautical Institute about the future of global shipping, maritime regulation and the challenges shaping the industry today.
Drawing on over two decades of experience, from naval architecture and ship repair to representing Panama at the IMO, Dominguez shares insights into leadership, innovation and reform within one of the world’s most influential maritime bodies.
Key topics covered:
- The role of the IMO in global maritime regulation
- Progress on shipping decarbonisation and the Net Zero 2050 strategy
- Maritime safety improvements and reducing human error
- The impact of geopolitics on shipping, including Red Sea security risks
- Supporting seafarers: training, cadet berths and welfare
- Autonomous ships, digitalisation, emerging maritime technologies and the STEER Project
- Reducing administrative burdens through smarter systems
- Opportunities for developing nations and small island states
Dominguez also discusses his efforts to modernise the IMO, improve transparency, and strengthen collaboration across the maritime sector. This interview is essential viewing for maritime professionals, seafarers, cadets, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of global trade and shipping.