Maritime Knowledge Centre (MKC): United Nations and the Oceans: IMO

IMO

IMO - International Maritime Organization is the United Nation's specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO's work supports the UN SDGs. Brief History of IMO

In Focus: IMO and its role in protecting the world's oceans
Marine Environment - IMO's work in developing international regulations and guidance to prevent pollution of the seas by ships
GESAMP (Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection) advises the UN on scientific aspects of marine environmental protection.

Impact analysis of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights visits IMO
The assessment is expected to focus on areas within IMO's mandate, under the international treaties adopted by IMO, including: MARPOL; SOLAS; Hong Kong Convention; Anti-Fouling Convention; BWM Convention; London Convention and Protocol, and those covering limitation of liability for pollution damage.