Haiti Accedes to Ten International Maritime Conventions at the IMO

Haiti has formally deposited its instruments of accession to ten international conventions in the maritime domain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship (MAEC) announced in a press release on Friday, according to lenouvelliste.com. The deposit was made during a meeting between Foreign Minister Raina Forbin and the secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Forbin was accompanied by Anaïse Manuel, Haiti's ambassador to the United Kingdom and permanent representative to the IMO. The report, dated November 6, 2026, describes the move as part of broader efforts to address gaps in Haitian diplomacy and align the country with international maritime standards. The IMO is the United Nations agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. Accession to such conventions typically commits a state to adopting internationally agreed rules on maritime matters. The source article did not specify which ten conventions were involved. The announcement comes amid reported diplomatic engagement by Haiti on multiple fronts, including closer ties with El Salvador and renewed security support pledged by Mexico, according to lenouvelliste.com.