{
  "id": 19228966,
  "title": "Jamaica launches IMO Council bid with call for inclusive maritime leadership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/jamaica-launches-imo-council-bid-with-call-for-inclusive-maritime",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-09T22:00:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/jamaica-launches-imo-council-bid-with-call-for-inclusive-maritime-leadership/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jamaica has launched its bid for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2028-2029 biennium, emphasizing inclusive representation and maritime capability. The campaign was unveiled at a London reception attended by IMO officials and diplomatic representatives. Jamaica marks 50 years of IMO membership and aims to continue serving as a trusted member state and credible maritime partner.\n\nCorah Ann Robertson-Sylvester, chair of Jamaica's Maritime Authority, highlighted the country's long-standing involvement in the IMO and its commitment to addressing the challenges faced by developing nations reliant on maritime transport. Jamaica has ratified all significant IMO conventions on safety, security, and environmental protection, and operates as a flag, port, and coastal state. The Caribbean Maritime University, its sole IMO-accredited institution in the English-speaking Caribbean, underscores Jamaica's regional role in maritime education.\n\nKey aspects of Jamaica's campaign include its contributions to implementing IMO regulations practically across the Caribbean. The country has the distinction of facilitating liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering and is assessing alternative marine fuels under the IMO GreenVoyage2050 programme. Jamaica has pledged its ongoing support for fair decision-making, technical cooperation, maritime safety, and environmental sustainability.\n\nThe campaign also underscores Jamaica's dedication to women in maritime, including female seafarer training and hosting the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean, secretariat and the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control. Mrs Robertson-Sylvester concluded by inviting support for Jamaica's re-election, stating the country's readiness to continue serving and contributing to IMO efforts.",
  "summary": "The Jamaica has launched its campaign for re-election to Category C of the International Maritime Organization Council for the 2028-2029 biennium, setting out a case built on inclusive representation, practical maritime capability and a strong voice for developing countries. The campaign was launched at a reception in London attended by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, ambassadors, ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Jamaica bids for IMO Council re-election for 2028-2029 biennium",
    "Emphasizes inclusive representation and maritime capability",
    "Marks 50 years of IMO membership and maritime partnership"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}