Koji Sekimizu

Koji Sekimizu is a Japanese maritime expert who served as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) from 2010 to 2015. The IMO is a United Nations agency responsible for governing shipping safety, environmental standards, and regulations worldwide. During his tenure, Sekimizu focused on enhancing maritime safety, reducing pollution from ships, and improving the security of global shipping routes. His leadership helped shape international policies to ensure the shipping industry operates more safely and sustainably.