It was announced by IMO on 24 March that the organization participated in the annual gathering of Asia Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHoMSA) in Langkawi, Malaysia from 20-24 March.

Participants from 24 IMO Member States as well as observers from the
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse
Authorities (IALA), the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and the South Pacific Commission (SPC) took part in discussions surrounding APHoMSA’s work to promote safe, secure shipping and a clean marine environment within the Asia-Pacific region.