London - Anneliese Jost has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious International Maritime Prize for 2022. The decision was made by the IMO Council at its 129th session (17-21 July). Anneliese Jost was nominated for the award by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany.

In its statement supporting her nomination for the prize, Germany cited Ms Jost's "crucial contribution towards achieving the objectives of IMO, in particular in the area of maritime safety." She is described as having a "calm but firm way of communicating and ability to convince others".

The International Maritime Prize is awarded annually by IMO to the individual or organization judged to have made a significant contribution to the work and objectives of the Organization. The Prize is marked by the presentation to the winner of a dolphin sculpture and includes a financial award, upon submission of an academic paper written on a subject relevant to IMO.