International Maritime Organization

GISIS is a database that provides information on topics such as,

1 – Contact points for Competent Authorities

2 – Maritime Security

3 – Piracy and Armed Robbery

4 – Crew change and repatriation

5 – More.

Visit the GISIS site to register/login.

IMO Resolutions are adopted by the key organs and committees of the Organization.   Resolutions are first issued within the official IMO meeting reports and documents relating to the relevant committee or organ.

The IMO has within its mandate to make trade and travel by sea as safe and secure as possible. To manage and mitigate any threats with the potential to compromise maritime security the Organization develops suitable regulations and guidance through the various IMO Committees.

Information is provided on;

The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Piracy and Armed Robbery – including incidents of such acts

IMO guidance and best management practice for addressing maritime security

Cyber Security

Stowaways

Drug smuggling

Maritime Knowledge Centre – Current Awareness Bulletin

The aim of the MKC Current Awareness Bulletin (CAB) is to provide a monthly digest of news and publications focusing on subjects and themes related to the work of IMO.  Each CAB presents headlines from the previous month.  Links to complete articles or abstracts on publishers’ sites are included, although access may require payment or subscription.