For the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), as a specialized agency of the United Nations , is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented. Therefore, its role is to create a level playing-field so that ship operators cannot address their financial issues by simply cutting corners and compromising on safety, security and environmental performance. Learn more about the objective of the IMO !