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19 Mar 2008

IMO, EC Reinforce Working Relationship

Mr. Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport, visited the IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, at IMO Headquarters in London on Friday 14 March 2007, within the framework of co-operation between the two sides aimed at promoting maritime safety and security and environmental protection. The meeting was the fourth between the two following previous regular meetings successively held in London and Brussels since February 2005. On the first item, Mr. Mitropoulos briefed Mr. (b) towards implementing the Action Plan on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, possibly bringing forward some deadlines to expedite the Organization's contribution to worldwide efforts in preparation for the Copenhagen Conference in December 2009. Mr.

18 Jun 2003

Efthimios Mitropoulos Elected New IMO Secretary-General

Efthimios Mitropoulos of Greece has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, to succeed the incumbent William O’Neil of Canada when he steps down from the post at the end of this year. Mitropoulos was elected to the post by IMO’s 40-member Council, beating out competitors Magnus Johannesson of Iceland and Monica Mbanefo of Nigeria. Speaking after the announcement of his victorious bid, Mitropoulos said, “I am delighted with today’s decision of the Council to appoint me as IMO’s new Secretary-General to succeed Mr. O’Neil as from next year. I look forward to the Assembly approving the decision of the Council.

03 Apr 2003

Mbanefo Earns Support for IMO Secretary-General Bid

Monica Mbanefo is gathering support for her bid to become the next Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization. for her in advance of the elections in June 2003. Mbanefo is currently Director of the Conference Division of IMO. world and demonstrable competence in running a large specialized UN agency. international organizations. Director/Head of the Legal Office of IMO. Fund Protocols, the HNS Convention and the Arrest of Ships 1999 Convention. in 1999 was promoted to Director, Conference Division. strengthening and reinforcing efficiency throughout the organization. and so improve implementation of existing regulations. that they support her candidature.