Brazil reelected as member of IMO Council

With a delegation composed of representatives of the Brazilian Navy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Agency for Water Transport (ANTAQ), the National Practice Council (Conapra), and the National Confederation of Waterway and Air Transport Workers, Fisheries and Ports (CONTTMAF), Brazil was reelected, in category B, for the 2020/2021 biennium, as a member of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) at the 31st Session of the Assembly, held in London from November 25 to 29.

The assembly is IMO’s highest body, currently composed of 174 Member States, which meets once every two years and is responsible for approving the work program and budget; determine financial agreements; and elect the Council of the Organization, which currently consists of 40 members, divided into three categories: A (10 members), B (10 members) and C (20 members).

Brazil has been an uninterrupted member since 1967 and since 1975 has held a seat in this category, which is aimed at nations with an interest in world maritime trade. The importance and credibility of the country in the international maritime scenario have once again been recognized, which guarantees the condition of contributing actively in decisions aimed at promoting safe, environmentally sustainable, efficient maritime transport and in a cooperative environment between states.

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