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International Maritime Organization (IMO), specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948, with headquarters in London and 158 member nations. IMO is one of the smallest of the UN agencies. Originally called the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, it was renamed a decade after its formation. The IMO deals with various aspects of the regulation of international commercial shipping, encouraging cooperation among governments in a wide variety of technical matters. In addition, the agency supports high standards in maritime safety, promotes efficient navigation, and encourages the control and prevention of marine pollution. It has the power to enforce and administer matters relating to these aims. |
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The introduction features a varied selection of views and opinions from respected international maritime organisations, supported by informative articles from leading shipping executives on a wide range of current topics of debate. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is expected to introduce a mandatory regime relating to inventories, or lists of potentially hazardous materials on board, for all ships in the future. Inmarsat Ltd was established as an Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) in 1979, under the auspices of the International Maritime Organisation, to develop satellite communications for the maritime industry. |
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