Outgoing secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Koji Sekimizu has been awarded an honorary doctorate from England’s Plymouth University.
Sekimizu, who was recently replaced by Lim Ki-tak, received the business award at a special ceremony held at the university’s marine station.
David Coslett, interim vice-chancellor of Plymouth University, said: “Plymouth University has been educating and training in the maritime sphere for more than 150 years.
“We recognise the important role the IMO plays in shaping how we interact with, and conduct business across, the marine environment.
“Mr Sekimizu has, in his distinguished career, made a huge contribution to a host of truly global issues through his work with and leadership of the IMO.”
During the ceremony, Sekimizu offered a keynote address to the audience with reference to his life at the IMO and his perspective on maritime heritage and history.
