Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Feb 2024

Exam Question

(a) Describe the structure of IMO. 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? (8)

(b) Define a convention. Explain the differences in international instruments such as Convention, Protocol, Code and Resolution. Give at least one example of each. (8)

Reference Answer

### (a) Structure of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations tasked with the responsibility of regulating international shipping. Its primary mandate is to develop and maintain a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping, encompassing safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical co-operation, maritime security, and the efficiency of shipping.
#### 1. The Assembly
The Assembly is the highest governing body of the IMO.

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