Maritime Poland

Poland has been a member state of the IMO since 1960. As a flag state, port state and coastal state, we are actively engaged in the IMO’s efforts to ensure safe and secure shipping, prosperity of seafarers and clean oceans.

Poland supports women’s full and active engagement in the maritime sector, asserting that this goal can be achieved through education, among other efforts. It is worth noting that Poland is location to one of the regional WISTA organisation and that 31% of all students at Polish maritime universities are women.

Poland was one of the greatest contributors to the IMO Model Course for Electro-Technical Officers, designating the Baltic Sea as an emission control area for nitrogen oxides, and among the leading participants in the debate on goal-based ship construction standards (GBS).

It shall be noticed that Poland is located in Central and Eastern Europe. Voting for Poland would ensure the representation of all major geographical areas of the world based on the UN Regional Groups.

Poland sees modern maritime education as a key factor for future success. We are of the opinion that the international maritime community needs well-educated people who understand the development of high-tech solutions, autonomous shipping, cyber security and shipping in polar waters.

Having in mind the need for a “greener” maritime transport, as well as interests of the ship-owners, Poland supports the discussion within the IMO to work out the reasonable and beneficial solution for the maritime community.

Poland is famous for its beautiful sail training ships. In 2018-2019, we sailed around the world to promote Poland and mark the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence. We harboured in 23 seaports on 5 continents with 1,000 young sailors onboard the “Dar Mlodziezy” sailing ship.