Cyprus has nominated Andreas Chrysostomou and Denmark DMA’s Chief Andreas Nordseth
The current IMO Secretary General, Koji Sekimizu, is due to step down at the end of 2015. So far, Denmark and Cyprus have started to put forward candidates for the post.
The Government of Cyprus has nominated Andreas Chrysostomou, Acting Director of the Department of Merchant Shipping (DMS), for the position of Secretary General at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) based in London. Mr, Chrysostomou has served as chairman of the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the IMO for many years.
On behalf of the islands shipping industry, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has expressed its support for this nomination, stating its firm belief that Chrysostomou possesses the necessary qualifications that such a distinguished and important position for international shipping presupposes, such as specialised knowledge in shipping affairs, professional competence, and personal integrity. It is thought that Chrysostomous candidacy reflects the recognition that he personally along with the wider shipping community in Cyprus enjoys.
The Danish Maritime Authority chief, Andreas Nordseth, will be Denmark’s nomination. In September, Mr Sekimizu said that he would step down at the end of his first term in office, although he will not tender his resignation officially until a council meeting in December, when others can officially put forward their candidates.
Source: SAFETY4SEA
