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