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Due to its geographical configuration, the ocean is a vital part of Chile's present and future, our nation has established a historical relationship with the sea, the ocean being an important basis for its social, economic and cultural development. A 95% per cent of Chile's foreign trade is transported by sea, through a fleet manned by trained seafarers in accordance with IMO standards, and whose tonnage continues to be of importance in the region. The international governance of marine resources is at the core of our foreign policy, with 43% of our jurisdictional waters under some form of protection scheme, and we actively participate in promoting the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean and its resources in diffierent multilateral forums and regional fisheries organizations. Chile has an Ocean Policy and Program that provides all relevant national sectors with strategic guidelines, orientations, priorities and interests in the ocean, in line with the reality of the country, covering areas such as Conservation, Economic Development, Security, Territory and Scientific Development. CHILE, A MARITIME COUNTRYCandidature of Chile to the Council of the International Maritime Organization / 2026 - 2027@RUBEN JERIA @RUBEN JERIA