The Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) deals with the human side of shipping, including training and certification;…

The Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE) deals with a wide range of technical and operational matters related to…

The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and…

The Legal Committee (LEG) deals with any legal matters within IMO’s scope. This includes liability and compensation issues related to…

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source…

The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) provide financial compensation for oil pollution damage that occurs in Member States,…

The Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) deals with all matters related to navigation and communication, including the…

The Technical Cooperation Committee (TC) oversees IMO’s capacity-building programme and the implementation of technical cooperation projects for which the Organization…

The International Mobile Satellite Organization. IMSO contributes to the safety and security of seafarers and passengers around the world by…

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the…

The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the Assembly, for supervising the work of the…

The Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) brings together flag, port and coastal States to consider implementation issues, including…