Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Sep 2023

Exam Question

(a) Describe the structure of IMO. Specify the responsibilities and work done by the Assembly, the Council and the 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 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, and maritime security.
The organizational structure is hierarchical, designed to facilitate the development, adoption, and implementation of international maritime standards.
#### 1. The Assembly

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