Morocco has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026–27 term, reaffirming its position as a key player in global maritime governance. The election took place during the 34th session of the IMO Assembly, currently being held in London.
Competing for one of the 20 seats in Category C—which represents states with special interests in maritime transport and navigation—Morocco won the support of a majority of IMO member states. This marks the Kingdom’s 17th mandate on the Council, a result made possible by the coordinated efforts of its diplomatic network in close collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics.
Morocco’s participation in the Assembly is led by Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh, accompanied by Morocco’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hakim Hajoui. The delegation also includes senior officials from key institutions shaping the country’s maritime strategy, including the Ministry of Equipment and Water, the State Secretariat in charge of Maritime Fisheries, the National Ports Agency, and the Tanger-Med Port Authority.
On the sidelines of the Assembly, Minister Kayouh held a series of meetings with delegations from partner and friendly countries aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime affairs and transport. These discussions resulted in the signing of memoranda of understanding with Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, further solidifying Morocco’s international partnerships in the maritime sector.
The Kingdom’s re-election highlights its growing influence in global maritime decision-making and its commitment to contributing to a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable international shipping landscape.
