India re-elected to International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B for 2026-27 with highest vote tally

Key facts

• India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), London, in Category B, comprising 10 countries with the most significant interest in international seaborne trade.
• India secured the highest number of votes in this category, receiving 154 out of 169 valid votes cast during the election.
• The Council elections were held during the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London by secret ballot.
• The term of Council will be for the 2026-27 biennium.
• IMO Council is a body composed of three categories, with 40 elected members out of 176 IMO member countries.