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IMO Council Candidates (2026-2027)
The Assembly, at its thirty-fourth session, will elect 40 Members of the Council as provided for in Articles 16 and 17 of the IMO Convention.
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https://mg.co.za/the-diplomat/2025-12-08-south-africa-regains-seat-on-imo-council-after-five-year-absence/
South Africa regains seat on IMO Council after five-year absence – The Mail & Guardian
Dec 8, 2025 - The Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) congratulates the Republic of South Africa on the country’s election back to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...
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https://www.imo.org/en/mediacentre/pressbriefings/pages/imocounciltreatyurge.aspx
States urged to accept treaty amendments to expand IMO Council
Amendments to IMO Convention will enlarge IMO Council to 52 from 40 Member States.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/freedom-of-navigation-not-negotiable-imo-addresses-un-security-council-on-maritime-safety-in-strait-of-hormuz/article70913759.ece
Freedom of navigation not negotiable: IMO addresses UN Security Council on maritime safety in...
IMO's Secretary-General urges global support for freedom of navigation and maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz at UN.
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https://www.imo.org/en/mediacentre/pressbriefings/pages/imo-convenes-extraordinary-council-meeting-middle-east.aspx
IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
The Council will focus on the impact on shipping and seafarers in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait...
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