Research topic: International Maritime Organization

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International Maritime Organization

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
International Maritime Organization (IMO), specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948, with headquarters in London and 158 member nations. IMO is one of the smallest of the UN agencies. Originally called the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, it was renamed a decade after its formation. The IMO deals with various aspects of the regulation of international commercial shipping, encouraging cooperation among governments in a wide variety of technical matters. In addition, the agency supports high standards in maritime safety, promotes efficient navigation, ... Read more
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)
THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO) BACKGROUND...international organization to develop and coordinate international maritime cooperation was...establishing the International Maritime Organization (originally called... Read more
International Maritime Organization
International Maritime Organization (IMO), a special...responsibility for improving maritime safety and preventing...number of important maritime conventions. One...SOLAS—the International Convention for the...IMO also sets international standards for the...introduced the ... Read more

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