IMO / EXTRAORDINARY SESSION CONCLUSION

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its 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. IMO

• Video Length: 00:01:59
• Production Date: 19 March 2026
• Asset Language: Spanish
• Corporate Name: INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION - IMO
• Subject Topical: MARITIME TRANSPORT
• MAMS Id: 3546553
• Parent Id: 3546553
• Alternate Title: unifeed260319k

Description

STORY: IMO / EXTRAORDINARY SESSION CONCLUSION
TRT: 1:59
SOURCE: IMO
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: SPANISH / NATS

DATELINE: 19 MARCH 2026, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

Shotlist

1. Various shots, exterior, IMO building
2. Wide shot, IMO Plenary with the Member States
3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary-General:
“Everyone needs to be aware of the risks to innocent seafarers, how imperative the freedom of navigation is for the benefit of all in the world, especially global food and energy security. I am ready to start working immediately in negotiations to establish a humanitarian corridor to evacuate all vessels and seafarers that are currently trapped. However, for this to become a reality, I will need the understanding, commitment and, above all, concrete actions from the countries involved and of course I shall also involve interested parties, including the industry as well as other UN agencies.”
4. Various shots, IMO Plenary

Storyline

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded today (19 Mar) its 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.

Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary-General said, “Everyone needs to be aware of the risks to innocent seafarers, how imperative the freedom of navigation is for the benefit of all in the world, especially global food and energy security.”

He added, “I am ready to start working immediately in negotiations to establish a humanitarian corridor to evacuate all vessels and seafarers that are currently trapped. However, for this to become a reality, I will need the understanding, commitment and, above all, concrete actions from the countries involved and of course I shall also involve interested parties, including the industry as well as other UN agencies.”

The Council is the Executive Organ of IMO, consisting of 40 Member States, elected by the IMO Assembly.