Through its Technical Advisor in the Permanent Representation of the Argentine Republic to the IMO and with the support of professionals from the Environmental Protection Directorate, the Institution contributed its technical experience to the analysis of the main agenda items, contributing to the defense of national interests and reaffirming the commitment of the Institution and the country to the protection of the marine environment.
Argentina participates in these bodies as a Member State of the 1992 Fund Convention, by having approved through Law No. 25,137 the 1992 Protocol amending the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969, and the 1992 Protocol amending the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 1971. This regulation was regulated by Decree No. 151/2004, which assigns important responsibilities to the Argentine Naval Prefecture in this matter.
During the meetings, the 31st session of the 1992 Fund Assembly, the 87th session of the 1992 Fund Executive Committee, and the 23rd session of the Supplementary Fund Assembly were held simultaneously. Among the most relevant decisions, the renewal of Gaute Sivertsen's mandate as Director of the IOPC Funds for the period 2027-2031 was highlighted, along with the approval of the 2025 financial statements, the completion of the external auditor's transition, the election of a new Audit Body, and the renewal of the Investment Advisory Body.
Likewise, reforms aimed at strengthening the governance and financial sustainability of the system were approved, the continuity of work to resolve major ongoing incidents was supported, and initiatives to expand compensation coverage for small oil tankers were analyzed. They also expressed concern about the risks associated with uninsured vessels, fraudulent registrations, and growing geopolitical tensions affecting international maritime transport.
