International Maritime Organization
March 26, 2018in Lexicon
IMO: International Maritime Organization.
United nations specialized institution. 169 state members and 3 associate members in 2009. Its main goals are:
Collaboration between state members regarding maritime regulation.
Implementation of safety regulation.
Prevent maritime pollution by ships and harbor installations.
Prevent discrimination: in order to make all maritime services resources available to everyone in world trade without discrimination.
