international maritime organization

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international maritime organization

The International Maritime Organization sets global shipping standards.

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.
international maritime organization

The International Maritime Organization sets global shipping standards.

Noun
  1. the United Nations agency concerned with international maritime activities

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