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What is the primary purpose of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
When did the International Maritime Organization (IMO) come into existence?
Where is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquartered?
How often does the assembly of members governing the IMO meet?
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What type of organizations may observe the proceedings of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
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When did IMO host an international gathering dedicated to the issue of developing an international agreement for controlling general environmental contamination by ships at sea?
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What prompted the series of new conventions and an emergency session of IMO's council to readdress regulations pertaining to maritime pollution?
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In what year did the IMO Assembly decide to update the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) for the first time?
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What was the first task of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) after its establishment?
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Which incident prompted a need for further improvements in regards to oil pollution prevention at sea?
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Study Notes
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- The primary purpose of the IMO is to regulate maritime safety, prevent marine pollution, and facilitate international maritime cooperation.
- The IMO came into existence in 1948 as the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO), and its name was changed to IMO in 1982.
- The IMO is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Governance and Membership
- The IMO Assembly, comprising representatives from member states, meets every two years to make decisions on key issues.
- Intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and specialized agencies may observe the proceedings of the IMO.
Key Events and Conventions
- In 1960, the IMO hosted an international gathering dedicated to developing an international agreement to control general environmental contamination by ships at sea.
- The 1967 Torrey Canyon oil spill disaster prompted a series of new conventions and an emergency session of the IMO's council to readdress regulations pertaining to maritime pollution.
- In 1968, the IMO Assembly decided to update the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) for the first time.
- The first task of IMCO after its establishment was to provide a forum for international cooperation on maritime safety and pollution prevention.
Incidents and Response
- The 1967 Torrey Canyon oil spill disaster prompted further improvements in oil pollution prevention at sea.
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Test your knowledge about the history and establishment of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. Learn about the background, establishment, and headquarters of the IMO.
