{"id":21489,"date":"2026-07-09T13:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=21489"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:25:57","slug":"imo-announces-regional-team-to-deepen-on-the-ground-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/imo-announces-regional-team-to-deepen-on-the-ground-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"IMO announces regional team to deepen on-the-ground impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Seven regional coordinators will serve as \u201cthe face of IMO\u201d in the field.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The International Maritime Organization has announced the full team of Regional Coordinators who will lead its seven Regional Presence Offices (RPOs), providing targeted technical support to Member States across the globe.<\/p>\n

Regional Presence Offices ensure that IMO support responds directly to the needs and priorities of countries in different regions, while aligning with wider strategic goals of the organization. This includes tailored support for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).<\/p>\n

The seven regions covered include: the Caribbean; East Asia; Eastern and Southern Africa; Middle East and North Africa; the Pacific; West and Central Africa (Anglophone); and West and Central Africa (Francophone).<\/p>\n

As part of a major update to IMO\u2019s approach to technical cooperation, Regional Coordinators will now oversee and coordinate IMO activities in their respective regions, across 11 thematic areas ranging from marine environment and ocean governance to maritime safety and security.<\/p>\n

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IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez welcomed the team, stating: \u201cRegional Presence Offices are no longer simply outposts of the Organization; they are the face of IMO in the field and the bridge between our global priorities and the realities of our Member States.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Putting policy to practice\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gathering altogether for the first time in London from 15 to 16 June, Regional Coordinators exchanged experiences, strengthened their network, and explored ways to boost regional engagement and capacity-building.<\/p>\n

They discussed implementation of thematic programmes under the IMO\u2019s Technical Cooperation Programme 2026\u20132027, including in: maritime safety; maritime security; marine environment; climate action; facilitation and trade; law and governance; gender equality; education and training; compliance under IMO\u2019s Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS); outreach and partnerships for technical cooperation; and regional presence.<\/p>\n

The workshop highlighted new digital tools, such as the Technical Cooperation\u00a0Portal<\/a>\u00a0and Dashboard, created to improve transparency and responsiveness in the delivery of IMO support.<\/p>\n

Watch the video:<\/strong><\/p>\n