BIMCO to appoint policy expert as IMO permanent representative

Dr Mackenzie will report to Deputy Secretary General Lars Robert Pedersen at the head office in Copenhagen.

New BIMCO office in London

From the beginning of 2021, BIMCO is opening a new office near the IMO headquarters in London to support the organisation’s regulatory affairs activities. The new office will be the organisation’s fourth office.

“Opening an office in London is a logical next step for BIMCO. To serve our member’s interest the best we can, BIMCO needs to maintain even closer relations with people, companies and organisations in one of the world’s key shipping hubs,” says BIMCO president, Sadan Kaptanoglu.

The broader intention of the new presence in London is to enhance capacity in the increasingly important policy and regulatory field. Dr Mackenzie will ensure a more proactive relationship with the IMO secretariat in London and – additionally – will contribute to BIMCO’s marine environment team applying her marine scientific knowledge and experience.

“The agenda at the IMO is growing and becoming increasingly complex and political, and it requires more focus and effort to make sure that we always provide the practical input that BIMCO is known for,” says Lars Robert Pedersen, who is responsible for BIMCO’s regulatory activities.