Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Sep 2021

Exam Question

(a) Describe the structure of IMO.

(b) Specify the responsibilities and work done by the Assembly, the Council and various main committees. What role do the sub committees perform in supporting the main committees?

(c) State and explain the two methods used to amend IMO Conventions and discus which method is quicker and why. Give an illustration of amendments to either SOLAS or MARPOL stating the nature and topic of amendments.

Reference Answer

### (a) Structure of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The IMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. Its structure is hierarchical, designed to develop and adopt international maritime regulations effectively.
1. **Assembly:** This is the highest governing body of the IMO. It consists of representatives from all Member States. The Assembly is the ultimate authority on all organizational matters.
2. **Council:** This is the executive organ of the IMO, elected by the Assembly for a two-year term. It acts on behalf of the Assembly between its sessions and is responsible for supervising the work of the organization.

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