Dr. Rosalie Balkin, Secretary-General of the Comité Maritime International (CMI), has been presented with the prestigious International Maritime Prize.
Dr. Balkin, who was nominated by the Government of Australia, was honoured at the annual IMO Awards Ceremony, held in London on 24 November 2025. The ceremony followed the first day of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly, taking place from 24 November to 3 December 2025.
Handing Dr. Balkin the silver dolphin trophy, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez commended her five-decade career, in which she has broken new ground, including as the first woman to lead the CMI – the world’s oldest organization focused on unifying international maritime law – since it was founded in 1897.
He stated: “Dr. Balkin life’s work reflects an exceptional combination of excellence, integrity, and a firm commitment to advancing the global maritime community.”
Accepting the Prize, Dr. Balkin reflected on her achievements: ”May I say how very proud and lucky
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