The International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping. The IMO develops and maintains the international regulatory framework for safety, environmental protection, legal matters, technical cooperation, and security in the shipping industry.
Also known as: International Maritime Organization.
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International Maritime OrganizationIMO
The United Nations agency that sets global rules for ship safety, security and pollution prevention.
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Classification SocietyAn organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures.Flag StateThe country in which a vessel is registered and whose flag it flies.General AverageA principle of maritime law under which all parties to a sea venture proportionally share any losses resulting from a voluntary sacrifice of part of the ship or cargo to save the whole in an emergency.ISM CodeThe International Safety Management Code, adopted by the IMO, which establishes an international standard for the safe management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.Limitation of LiabilityA legal principle in maritime law that allows a shipowner to limit the amount of their financial liability for claims arising from maritime incidents.Maritime LienA privileged claim against a vessel arising from maritime services rendered to the ship or damage caused by the ship.
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