Maritime Law & Conventions Overview
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Maritime Law & Conventions Lecturer Captain M.Khawaldeh List of Contents Introduction to ______

IMO

IMO – the International Maritime Organization – is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ______

ships

IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international ______

shipping

Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally ______

<p>implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

This approach also encourages innovation and ______

<p>efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place. International shipping transports more than 80 per cent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world. Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods; it provides a dependable, low-cost means of transporting goods globally, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations and peoples. The world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry – and this is provided by the regulatory framework developed and maintained by IMO. IMO measures cover all aspects of international shipping – including ship design, construction, equipment, manning, operation and disposal – to ensure that this vital sector for remains safe, environmentally sound, energy efficient and secure. Shipping is an essential component of any program for future sustainable economic growth. Through IMO, the Organization’s Member States, civil society and the shipping industry are already working together to ensure a continued and strengthened contribution towards a green economy and growth in a sustainable manner. The promotion of sustainable ألمستدامه shipping and sustainable maritime development is one of the major priorities of IMO in the coming years. Energy efficiency, new technology and innovationألأبتكار , maritime education and training, maritime security, maritime traffic management and the development of the maritime infrastructure: the development and implementation, through IMO, of global standards covering these and other issues will underpin IMO's commitment to provide the institutional framework necessary for a green and sustainable global maritime transportation system.​ IMO - WHAT IT IS Because of the international nature of the shipping industry, it has long been recognized that action to improve safety in maritime ______ is more effective if carried out at the international level rather than by individual countries acting unilaterally and without co-ordination. It was against this background that a conference held by the United Nations in 1948 adopted a convention establishing the International Maritime Organization (IMO)* as the first ever international body devoted exclusively to maritime matters. In the 10-year period between the adoption of the convention and its entry into force in 1958, other problems related to safety but requiring slightly different emphasis had attracted international attention. One of the most important of these was the threat of marine

<p>operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place. International shipping transports more than 80 per cent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world. Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods; it provides a dependable, low-cost means of transporting goods globally, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations and peoples. The world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry – and this is provided by the regulatory framework developed and maintained by IMO. IMO measures cover all aspects of international shipping – including ship design, construction, equipment, manning, operation and disposal – to ensure that this vital sector for remains safe, environmentally sound, energy efficient and secure. Shipping is an essential component of any program for future sustainable economic growth. Through IMO, the Organization’s Member States, civil society and the shipping industry are already working together to ensure a continued and strengthened contribution towards a green economy and growth in a sustainable manner. The promotion of sustainable ألمستدامه shipping and sustainable maritime development is one of the major priorities of IMO in the coming years. Energy efficiency, new technology and innovationألأبتكار , maritime education and training, maritime security, maritime ______ management and the development of the maritime infrastructure: the development and implementation, through IMO, of global standards covering these and other issues will underpin IMO's commitment to provide the institutional framework necessary for a green and sustainable global maritime transportation system.​ IMO - WHAT IT IS Because of the international nature of the shipping industry, it has long been recognized that action to improve safety in maritime

<p>traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. And IMO is the forum at which this process takes place. International shipping transports more than 80 per cent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world. Shipping is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods; it provides a dependable, low-cost means of transporting goods globally, facilitating commerce and helping to create prosperity among nations and peoples. The world relies on a safe, secure and efficient international shipping industry – and this is provided by the regulatory framework developed and maintained by IMO. IMO measures cover all aspects of international shipping – including ship design, construction, equipment, manning, operation and disposal – to ensure that this vital sector for remains safe, environmentally sound, energy efficient and secure. Shipping is an essential component of any program for future sustainable economic growth. Through IMO, the Organization’s Member States, civil society and the shipping industry are already working together to ensure a continued and strengthened contribution towards a green economy and growth in a sustainable manner. The promotion of sustainable ألمستدامه shipping and sustainable maritime development is one of the major priorities of IMO in the coming years. Energy efficiency, new technology and innovationألأبتكار , maritime education and training, maritime ______, maritime

<p>security</p> Signup and view all the answers

Through IMO, the Organization’s Member States, civil society and the shipping industry are already working together to ensure a continued and strengthened contribution towards a green economy and growth in a sustainable manner. The promotion of sustainable ألمستدامه shipping and sustainable maritime development is one of the major priorities of IMO in the coming years. Energy efficiency, new technology and innovationألأبتكار , maritime education and training, maritime

<p>traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The development and implementation, through IMO, of global standards covering these and other issues will underpin IMO's commitment to provide the institutional framework necessary for a green and sustainable global maritime transportation system.​ IMO - WHAT IT IS Because of the international nature of the shipping industry, it has long been recognized that action to improve safety in maritime

<p>infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?

<p>To create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does IMO stand for?

<p>International Maritime Organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping?

<p>IMO (International Maritime Organization)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the International Maritime Organization (IMO) encourage through its approach?

<p>Innovation and efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for regulations and standards in the shipping industry to be agreed, adopted, and implemented on an international basis?

<p>To ensure effective and safe international shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?

<p>To create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is international action for improving safety in maritime operations preferred over individual country actions?

<p>It is more effective if carried out at the international level rather than by individual countries acting unilaterally and without co-ordination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of global trade is transported by international shipping?

<p>More than 80 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some aspects of international shipping that IMO measures cover?

<p>Ship design, construction, equipment, manning, operation, and disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the major priorities of IMO in the coming years?

<p>Promotion of sustainable shipping, sustainable maritime development, energy efficiency, new technology, innovation, maritime education, training, security, and maritime traffic management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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