IMO
Definition
- Proper noun:
- International Maritime Organization: "IMO" is the acronym for the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating international shipping, improving maritime safety, and preventing pollution from ships.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The IMO sets global standards for the safety and security of international shipping.
- Member states of the IMO work together to reduce marine pollution.
- The new regulation was adopted under the auspices of the IMO.
Advanced Usage
"IMO convention": Refers to one of the many international treaties or agreements established by the International Maritime Organization.
- The SOLAS Convention is a key IMO convention concerning the safety of merchant ships.
"IMO number": A unique identifier for ships, assigned by the IMO for registration and tracking purposes.
- Every commercial vessel over a certain size must have a permanent IMO number.
Variants and Related Words
- Maritime Organization: A more general term for which IMO is the specific, primary UN agency.
- International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code: A key regulatory instrument developed by the IMO for the safe transport of dangerous goods by sea.
Synonyms
- International Maritime Organization: The full, formal name of the agency.
- UN maritime agency: A descriptive synonym highlighting its affiliation with the United Nations.
Related Phrases
"IMO Assembly": The highest governing body of the International Maritime Organization.
- The decision was ratified at the latest IMO Assembly.
"IMO committee": Refers to one of the main technical committees under the IMO, such as the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC).
- The matter was referred to the relevant IMO committee for further study.
Noun
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the United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities
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