The Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Iruthisham Adam, has been elected as the Second Vice President of the 34th Session of the IMO General Assembly. The election took place during the opening of the Assembly at IMO Headquarters in London on 24 November 2025.
The appointment marks a notable development for the Maldives within the IMO’s decision-making structure. Following the election, Iruthisham Adam conveyed appreciation to the IMO Secretary-General and Member States for the confidence placed in the Maldives. She noted the country’s continued engagement in international maritime affairs and stated that the Maldives remains prepared to work with all Member States to advance maritime safety, environmental protection, and capacity-building, including support for Small Island Developing States.
The IMO, a United Nations specialised agency established in 1948, oversees the safety and security of shipping and works to prevent marine and atmospheric pollution from vessels. Its mandate includes creating a regulatory framework for the global shipping industry that is widely adopted and implemented. The organisation currently has 176 Member States and 3 Associate Members. The Maldives has been a Member State since 31 May 1967.
The Maldivian delegation to the 34th Assembly is led by the Minister of State for Transport and Civil Aviation, Captain Abdul Latheef Mohamed. The delegation includes Permanent Representative Iruthisham Adam, Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Mohamed Ahmed, Maldives Ports Limited Chief Operations Officer Hassan Muzni Mohamed, First Secretary Sara Ahmed Khalid, and Second Secretary Fathimath Zeyna Abdulla Saeed.
