Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Oct 2019

Exam Question

Discuss the procedure of entry into force of an IMO Convention after its adoption.

State the provision and its importance towards entry into force of the convention.

For a convention of important technical nature state the general rules/ conditions observed by the states for its entry into force. Explain the terms

(i) Accession

(ii) Signature subject to Ratification, acceptance or approval.

Reference Answer

### Procedure of Entry into Force of an IMO Convention
The process by which an International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention transforms from a proposal into binding international law is a multi-stage procedure designed to ensure broad consensus, national readiness, and effective implementation. The key stages are as follows:
**1. Adoption:**
* **Development:** The text of a new convention or an amendment to an existing one is drafted and debated within one of the IMO's main committees, such as the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), or the Legal Committee.

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