Within the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport’s (AASTMT) distinguished relations with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), H.E. Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail - AASTMT President congratulated H.E. Mr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) who has been elected as IMO Secretary-General, with effect from 1st of January 2024, for an initial term of four years. The meeting was held on the sideline of the IMO Council – 129th session which was held from 17th to 21st of July 2023, at the IMO headquarter – London – UK.