IMO

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source…

The Legal Committee (LEG) deals with any legal matters within IMO’s scope. This includes liability and compensation issues related to…

The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and…

The Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) deals with a wide range of technical and operational matters related to…

The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification;…

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) considers a wide range of technical and operational matters related to ship…

The International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1976 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United…

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the…

The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the Assembly, for supervising the work of the…

The IOPC Funds are two intergovernmental organisations (the 1992 Fund and the Supplementary Fund) which provide compensation for oil pollution…

The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes,…

The Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) brings together flag, port and coastal States to consider implementation issues, including…