Site icon IAS Current Affairs

International Maritime Organization

Established in 1948 through the United Nations to coordinate international maritime safety and related practices. However the IMO did not enter into full force until 1958.

  • Headquartered in London, United Kingdom,
  • IMO promotes cooperation among government and the shipping industry to improve maritime safety and to prevent marine pollution.
  • IMO is governed by an Assembly of members and is financially administered by a Council of members elected from the Assembly.
  • The work of IMO is conducted through five committees and these are supported by technical sub-committees.
  • Member organizations of the UN organizational family may observe the proceedings of the IMO.
  • Observer status may be granted to qualified non-governmental organizations.
  • The IMO is supported by a permanent secretariat of employees who are representative of its members.
  • The secretariat is composed of a Secretary-General who is periodically elected by the Assembly, and various divisions including, inter alia, marine safety, environmental protection, and a conference section.And also promotes international cooperation in education, science and culture
Exit mobile version