The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has updated the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on its technical cooperation activities and opportunities for regional collaboration to advance safer, greener and more inclusive maritime transport across Southeast Asia. The presentation was delivered during the 51st meeting of the ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG), held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (20–21 October).
ASEAN, comprising 11 Member States—Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor‑Leste and Viet Nam—plays a vital role in global trade and sustainable growth, particularly in shipping, shipbuilding, logistics, and the maritime workforce. IMO participates in MTWG meetings as a Dialogue Partner, supporting regional maritime programmes and raising the profile of the sector.[…]