InterManager, the international trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, has welcomed the appointment of Mr Ki-tack Lim of the Republic of Korea as the incoming Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation.
Speaking minutes after the announcement was made at a special vote at the UN bodyâs London headquarters, Kuba Szymanski, InterManager Secretary General, said the role of the IMO was never more important as it is today and the appointment of a new IMO head with the experience and knowledge that Mr Ki-tack Lim has, was crucial to it continuing its important work.
âTodayâs ship managers, whether in-house or third party, need to know that rules governing the safe operation and management of todayâs ships are internationally binding and reflect the vagaries of this highly sophisticated and professional industry,â he said.
âInterManager has always been a strong supporter of the work of the IMO and has never shied away from working closely with fellow stakeholders to ensure that the right legislative framework is in place to allow shipping to grow in a safe and totally sustainable way.â Capt Szymanski added.
InterManager is an active Non-Governmental Organisation member of the IMO and its representative Captain Paddy McKnight is present at all important IMO meetings.
