Indonesia Re-Elected to IMO Council Category C for 2026–2027 Term
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia has been re-elected as a Category C member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 term during the organization’s thirty-fourth session held on Friday in London, United Kingdom.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, who led the Indonesian delegation, confirmed that Indonesia secured its seat with the support of 138 countries, ranking fifth among 26 candidates.
Category C comprises twenty states with special interests in maritime transport or navigation and ensures representation from all major geographic regions. The nineteen other elected 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.
The IMO Council also includes:
- Category A: Ten states with the largest interest in providing international shipping services.
- Category B: Ten states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade.
Minister Purwagandhi emphasized that Indonesia’s re-election as one of the forty Council members reaffirms its strategic role as a global maritime hub and its continued contribution to strengthening international maritime governance.
He noted that the achievement is aligned with President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita, or eight main missions, which highlight the government’s commitment to bolstering the maritime sector.
“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.
Purwagandhi reiterated Indonesia’s dedication to promoting maritime safety, protecting the marine environment, developing smart and sustainable ports, and enhancing the welfare and skills of seafarers. He added that Indonesia stands ready to collaborate with all IMO member states to advance international shipping toward a safer, greener, and more resilient future.
He concluded that through strong collective efforts, the global maritime community can seize shared opportunities to achieve long-term sustainability.
