Jakarta, November 30, 2025 – The Europe Today: Indonesia has been re-elected as a Category C member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term during the UN agency’s thirty-fourth session held in London, United Kingdom, on Friday.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, who led the Indonesian delegation, confirmed that Indonesia secured its Category C seat with the support of 138 countries, ranking fifth among 26 candidate states.
Category C comprises 20 countries with special interests in maritime transport or navigation, ensuring the representation of all major geographic regions within the Council. The other elected Category C members include the Bahamas, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, and Turkey.
Alongside Category C, the IMO Council also includes Category A—ten states with the largest interest in providing international shipping services—and Category B—ten states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade.
Minister Purwagandhi emphasized that Indonesia’s re-election as one of the 40 IMO Council members reflects the nation’s growing influence as a global maritime hub and its commitment to enhancing international maritime governance.
“This proves that Indonesia has a strategic role in the world’s maritime governance, which is in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive through the Asta Cita,” he said, referring to the administration’s eight key missions that prioritize maritime development.
He reiterated Indonesia’s dedication to improving maritime safety, protecting the marine environment, developing smart and sustainable ports, and boosting the welfare and competency of seafarers.
Purwagandhi added that Indonesia stands ready to collaborate with all IMO member states to guide the global shipping industry toward a safer, greener, and more resilient future.
Through collective action, he noted, the international maritime community can maximize shared opportunities and strengthen long-term sustainability.
