[The International Maritime Organization calls for ensuring the safety of important international waterways] November 6th, the 138th Council Meeting of the International Maritime Organization concluded on November 6th local time in London, England. The meeting reiterated that important international straits and shipping lanes must remain open and safe, and all crew members regardless of nationality should be protected. IMO Secretary-General Dominguez said in his closing speech that the Council strongly condemns attacks on merchant ships and crews in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and calls for an immediate end to related attacks. Dominguez revealed that on November 5, an oil tanker flying the flag of the Marshall Islands was attacked, resulting in the death of a Filipino crew member. Dominguez said that the International Maritime Organization will continue to communicate closely with relevant parties and other international organizations, monitor the development of the situation, and study further specific measures to prevent more crew members from losing their lives and reduce the humanitarian impact of the conflict. The meeting also decided to recommend that the International Maritime Organization General Assembly approve Dominguez's re-election as Secretary-General for a four-year term. (CCTV News)