International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations regulating maritime transport. It was established following agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948, but this did not come into force for ten years, and the new body, then called the Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, first assembled on 6 January 1959. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the IMO has 176 Member States and three Associate Members as of 2025.

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Mar 5CRITICALSeafarers can refuse to sail through Mideast Gulf region, main union saysStrait of Hormuz

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International Maritime Organization

The International Maritime Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations regulating maritime transport. It was established following agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948, but this did not come into force for ten years, and the new body, then called the Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization, first assembled on 6 January 1959. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the IMO has 176 Member States and three Associate Members as of 2025.

1

events / 90d

85

avg impact · CRITICAL

1

critical+

11 days ago

last event

30-Day Activity

Event Timeline

1 events · 90 days

Mar 5CRITICALSeafarers can refuse to sail through Mideast Gulf region, main union saysStrait of Hormuz