As you have probably heard already, CIMAC recently submitted its application to the International Maritime Organisation. IMO is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. We believe that the observer status will enable CIMAC to support IMO's work even better. The focus of the work within IMO shall be put on digitalisation, also in order to avoid any potential conflicts of interest with Euromot The application process is ongoing.