IMO calls Extraordinary Council meeting to discuss situation in Middle East
Mar 12, 2026The 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 of Hormuz.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an Extraordinary Session of its Council to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Arabian Sea, the Sea of Oman and the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
The session will be held on 18 to 19 March 2026 at IMO headquarters in London, United Kingdom, to be chaired by Mr. Victor Jiménez of Spain.
The Extraordinary Session (C/ES.36) is convened following requests from several Council Members.
IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez held briefings with industry organizations (11 March) and Member States (12 March) to share information and discuss recent developments.
The Council is the Executive Organ of IMO, consisting of 40 Member States, elected by the IMO Assembly.
Similar Stories
Red Sea vs Arabian Gulf: Comparing the fixing activity behind the barrels | Signal Ocean Market Insights Oil
View Article
Vessel design approval simplifies Rotor Sail integration on medium-range tankers
View Article
bound4blue receives DNV Type Approval for most powerful installed eSAIL®
View Article
No safe passage: Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile
View Article
[Freightos Weekly Update] Ocean rates climbing, with more increases expected soon
View Article
Ray-Mont Logistics building new export facility at Port of Mobile
View ArticleGet the most up-to-date trending news!
SubscribeIndustry updates and weekly newsletter direct to your inbox!
Follow us on social media:
![[Freightos Weekly Update] Container rates starting to spike on peak season rush](https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/_thumbs/LB_stacked_containers.JPG)
