International Maritime Organization

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. Its primary purpose is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for international shipping, focusing on safety, security, environmental performance, and efficiency.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The International Maritime Organization sets global standards for the safety and security of shipping.
    • A new regulation from the International Maritime Organization aims to reduce sulfur emissions from ships.
Advanced Usage
  • "IMO": This is the universally recognized acronym for the International Maritime Organization and is frequently used in technical, legal, and industry contexts.
    • The new amendments, adopted by the IMO, will enter into force next year.
Variants and Related Words
  • IMO (acronym): The standard abbreviation for the International Maritime Organization.
  • Maritime safety: A core area of the IMO's work.
  • SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea): A key treaty maintained by the IMO.
  • MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships): A key treaty maintained by the IMO.
Synonyms
  • UN shipping agency: A descriptive synonym highlighting its UN affiliation and focus.
  • Global maritime regulator: A descriptive term emphasizing its regulatory function.
Related Phrases

  • IMO convention: Refers to any of the international treaties or agreements adopted under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization.

    • The country ratified the latest IMO convention on ballast water management.

  • IMO number: A unique reference for ship identification, issued under the IMO's ship identification number scheme.

    • Every registered merchant ship is assigned a permanent IMO number.
Notes
  • The International Maritime Organization is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
  • Its work is fundamental to ensuring uniformity and cooperation in international maritime law and practice.
Noun
  1. the United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities

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