Italy was re-elected to Category A of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026-2027 term. The election took place yesterday in London during the 34th General Assembly of the Organization, a specialized United Nations agency aimed at promoting maritime cooperation and ensuring the safety of navigation and the protection of the marine environment.
Category A of the Executive Council comprises States that, due to the size of their merchant fleets, provide the greatest momentum to the development of global maritime transport.
Italy, a continuous member of the Council since the IMO’s inception, was the country with the highest number of votes, along with China. This result confirms the recognition of Italy’s unique contribution to the development and safety of global maritime transport.
The elected countries were the following: Italy, China, Japan, Greece, Liberia, Norway, Panama, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, and the United States.
