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The Bahamas attends 114th Session of the IMO Council
By The Bahamas High Commission London
Jun 30, 2015 - 11:45:12 AM

The Delegation of The Bahamas at the 114th Session of the IMO Council, led by HE Eldred Bethel, High Commissioner and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the IMO (far left). (Photo: Bahamas High Commission, London)

HE Eldred Bethel, High Commissioner and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), headed The Bahamas' Delegation to the 114th Session of the IMO Council from 29 to 3 July 2015.

The Bahamas was one of forty IMO Member States on the Council that were tasked with appointing the next Secretary-General of the IMO during its Session on 30 June 2015.

After five rounds of voting Mr. Ki-tak Lim from the Republic of Korea, was appointed as Secretary-General elect having beaten five distinguished candidates from the Philippines, Russia, Kenya, Cyprus and Denmark.

The Bahamas Delegation looks forward to working closely with Mr Ki-tak Lim when he takes up his post on 1 January 2016.

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