Visit of IMO Secretary General to Seafarers War Memorial at Indian Sailors Home Society (ISHS)

Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) accompanied by Mr. Shyam Jaganathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping and Capt. (Dr.) Daniel J. Joseph, Deputy Director General of Shipping visited ISHS on 19^th February 2025.

A ceremonial guard of honour was accorded to IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Mr. Shyam Jaganathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, and Capt. (Dr.) Daniel J. Joseph, Deputy Director General of Shipping, as a mark of respect and recognition for their contributions to the maritime industry.

During his visit, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez paid homage at the Seafarers War Memorial, recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of Indian seafarers to maritime history. The memorial stands as a testament to the bravery and dedication of sailors who served during times of war. As a mark of respect and remembrance, Mr. Dominguez and Mr. Jaganathan laid a wreath at the Seafarers War Memorial. The IMO Secretary-General also visited various facilities at the Indian Sailors Home Society (ISHS), including the gym, medical center, yoga hall, and indoor games zone.

Mr. Milind Kandalgaonkar, General Secretary-cum-Treasurer of NUSI and Deputy Chairman of ISHS presented a memento to Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary-General, on behalf of the Indian Sailors of Home Society.

The IMO Secretary-General expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome and admiration received from our seafarers. He emphasized the seafarers vital role in global maritime operations and reaffirmed the IMO commitment to their welfare and professional growth. Deeply moved by the experience, he assured the seafarers that he would make it a priority to visit the Indian Sailors Home Society again, considering it a good opportunity to engage with them.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the global standard setting authority for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping. Its primary role is to establish a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair, effective, universally adopted, and universally implemented.

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