International Maritime Organisation headquarters building
provided by the regulatory framework developed and maintained by IMO .
IMO measures cover all aspects of international shipping — including ship design , construction , equipment , manning , operation and disposal — to ensure that this vital sector remains safe , environmentally sound , energy efficient and secure .
Shipping is an essential component of any programme for future sustainable economic growth . Through IMO ’ s Member States , civil society and the shipping industry are already working together to ensure a continued and strengthened contribution towards a green economy and growth in a sustainable manner . The promotion of sustainable shipping and sustainable maritime development is one of the major priorities of IMO in the coming years .
As part of the UN family , IMO is actively working towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the associated SDGs . Indeed , most of the elements of the 2030 Agenda will only be realised with a sustainable transport sector supporting world trade and facilitating global economy . IMO ’ s Technical Co-operation Committee has formally approved linkages between the Organisation ’ s technical assistance work and the SDGs . While the ocean-related goal , SDG 14 , is central to IMO , aspects of the Organisation ’ s work can be linked to all individual SDGs .
The development of global standards covering energy efficiency , new technology and innovation , maritime education and training , maritime security , maritime traffic management and maritime infrastructure , and other issues , will underpin IMO ’ s commitment to provide the institutional framework necessary for a green and sustainable global maritime transportation system .
IMO Affiliated Bodies and Programmes
Some of the IMO important affiliated bodies are as follows :
GESAMP The Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection
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