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Saudi Arabia's Al-Junaidi Becomes 1st Arab to Chair IMSO Advisory Committee
Engineer Kamal Al-Junaidi, the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), made history by chairing the 51st session of the Advisory Committee of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO), held from June 9 to 13, 2025. He is the first Arab to assume this role—marking a significant milestone for both Saudi Arabia and the Arab world in global maritime governance.
Al-Junaidi's leadership of the IMSO Advisory Committee underscores the Kingdom's prominent role in international maritime institutions and its commitment to enhancing maritime communication and safety systems.
In his role, he facilitated discussions and guided deliberations among member states, working to build consensus on critical matters. Moreover, these included oversight of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), the implementation of Long Range Tracking and Safety (LRTS) standards, and the auditing processes of satellite communication service providers.
He also led discussions on proposed amendments to maritime safety regulations, monitored IMSO's strategic alignment with IMO standards, and presented the committee's recommendations to the General Assembly for final approval.
The 51st session, held at IMO headquarters in London, brought together representatives from 44 countries. Finally, over the five-day meeting, participants addressed a range of pressing issues affecting the global maritime sector.
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