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What is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responsible for?
What is the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responsible for?
Which organization ensures that existing international maritime conventions are kept up to date and develops new agreements when necessary?
Which organization ensures that existing international maritime conventions are kept up to date and develops new agreements when necessary?
What is the primary role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with regards to shipping regulations?
What is the primary role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with regards to shipping regulations?
What is the United Nations (UN) primarily responsible for in relation to maritime law?
What is the United Nations (UN) primarily responsible for in relation to maritime law?
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What is the key responsibility of the International Maritime Organization's governing body, the Assembly?
What is the key responsibility of the International Maritime Organization's governing body, the Assembly?
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What is the other term for maritime law?
What is the other term for maritime law?
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Which body of laws, conventions, and treaties does maritime law govern?
Which body of laws, conventions, and treaties does maritime law govern?
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What is the STCW competence A-II/1 F3. C6 related to?
What is the STCW competence A-II/1 F3. C6 related to?
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What is the course outcome CO1 related to?
What is the course outcome CO1 related to?
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Why is maritime law important?
Why is maritime law important?
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Study Notes
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
- Responsible for improving maritime safety and security
- Develops international regulations for shipping
- Aims to prevent pollution from ships and marine environment protection
- Ensures existing international maritime conventions are kept up to date and develops new agreements when necessary
Maritime Law
- Also known as the law of the sea
- Governs a body of international law, conventions, and treaties
- Primarily responsible for regulating maritime activities including shipping, navigation, and fishing
- Important for ensuring safe and efficient maritime trade, protecting the marine environment and preventing conflicts at sea
United Nations (UN)
- Plays a key role in shaping the law of the sea
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- Provides the framework for the legal order of the oceans and seas
- Ensures the peaceful use of the oceans and the equitable sharing of its resources
IMO Assembly
- The governing body of the IMO
- Responsible for approving the IMO's budget
- Sets the direction of the organization's work program
- Determines the IMO's overall policy
STCW Competence A-II/1 F3. C6
- Relates to the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to manage and operate maritime safety management systems
Course Outcome CO1
- Relates to the ability to understand key maritime safety management concepts
- Provides a foundation for the development of appropriate maritime safety management systems
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Test your knowledge of maritime law with this quiz prepared by Capt. Armando A. Ternida, covering topics such as legislative requirements, safety of life at sea, security, and marine environment protection. Validate your understanding of STCW competencies A-II/1 F3 and A-II/2 F3.
