Regulatory
Kitack Lim to remain IMO head through to the end of 2023
The assembly at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) yesterday approved the renewal of Kitack Lim’s appointment as secretary-general of the United Nations body for a second term of four years through to the end of 2023.
The South Korean national will now be at the head of shipping’s legislative body for some key maritime moments such as the start of the global sulphur cap and the ongoing efforts to decarbonise shipping.
Lim, 63, is the eighth elected IMO secretary-general. He headed up Busan Port Authority prior to winning the race for the IMO post.