States elected to be part of the three traditional categories divided based on presence and importance in maritime services and trade. Italy in group (a)
The assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has elected the States that will be part of the three categories of the organization’s new council. In category (a), which includes the ten States with the greatest interest in providing international maritime transport services, China, Greece, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Norway, Panama, United Kingdom / Northern Ireland, Republic of Korea and the United States of America were elected.
In category (b), formed by the ten States with the greatest interest in international maritime trade, Australia, Brazil, Canada, United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden were elected.
In category (c), which includes 20 States not elected in the first two categories that have special interests in maritime transport or navigation and whose election to the council will ensure the representation of all major geographical areas of the world, Saudi Arabia, Bahamas, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Egypt, Philippines, Finland, Jamaica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey were elected.
The new IMO council will meet on Thursday, December 4 for its 136th session and will elect its chairman and vice-chairman for the next biennium.
