A working directory of IMO and industry references

Central document portal covering MSC, MEPC, TC, LEG and all sub-committee sessions — agendas, submissions, working papers, and outcomes.

Highest technical body of IMO — addresses safety of navigation, construction, equipment, manning, and SOLAS amendments.

Addresses environmental issues under IMO remit — MARPOL annexes, GHG strategy, ballast water, and biofouling.

Considers legal matters within IMO scope — liability and compensation conventions, claims regimes, and legal instruments.

Oversees IMO's Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme supporting developing states in implementing IMO instruments.

Global Integrated Shipping Information System — ship particulars, casualties, port reception facilities, MARPOL, ISPS, and contact points.

Search ship and company information including IMO numbers, flag history, and registered owners/managers.

International Association of Independent Tanker Owners — represents the interests of independent tanker owners worldwide on safety, environment, and operations.

Principal international trade association for merchant shipowners and operators, representing all sectors and trades across the global industry.

UN agency setting international labour standards including the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) governing seafarers' rights and working conditions.

Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden — coordinates regional action on marine environmental protection.

Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea — supports Mediterranean states in preventing and responding to marine pollution.

EU agency providing technical assistance and support to the European Commission and member states on maritime safety, security, and pollution prevention.

International professional body for qualified mariners — promoting high standards of competence and knowledge across the maritime profession.

Global federation of grassroots environmental organisations campaigning on shipping emissions, marine pollution, and ocean governance issues.

Largest international shipping association — provides standard contracts, clauses, and advisory services covering chartering, operations, and compliance.

Oil Companies International Marine Forum — develops best practice guidance for the safe and environmentally responsible transport of oil and chemicals.

International Association of Classification Societies — technical support and unified requirements contributing to maritime safety and regulation.

International Transport Workers' Federation — global union representing seafarers' rights, welfare, and collective bargaining agreements.

World Wide Fund for Nature's marine programme — campaigning on sustainable shipping, marine protected areas, and ocean biodiversity.

Global environmental NGO campaigning for ocean sanctuaries, against deep-sea mining, plastic pollution, and shipping-related emissions.

International coalition of environmental NGOs with consultative status at IMO, focused on reducing shipping's air and climate pollution.

European NGO advocating for cleaner shipping policy — GHG reduction, alternative fuels, and inclusion of shipping in emissions trading schemes.

Environmental NGO working on zero-emission shipping, port community health, and protection of Arctic and Pacific marine ecosystems.

Association of European environmental NGOs promoting ambitious policies for marine protection, sustainable fisheries, and clean shipping.

Independent charity raising awareness, undertaking research, and advocating for the implementation of human rights provisions throughout the maritime environment.

Catholic charity providing pastoral and practical care to seafarers and fishers worldwide — port chaplaincy, welfare visits, and crisis support.

Global welfare charity supporting seafarers and their families with chaplaincy, advocacy, and emergency assistance in over 200 ports worldwide.

International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network — operates SeafarerHelp 24/7 multilingual helpline and promotes seafarer welfare worldwide.

International maritime welfare charity offering chaplaincy, crisis response, and wellness programmes to seafarers and their families globally.

Women's International Shipping & Trading Association — global network promoting diversity and the role of women in maritime, trading, and logistics.

IMO's apex academic institution for postgraduate maritime education, research, and capacity building — based in Malmö, Sweden.

Multi-stakeholder coalition of shipowners, charterers, and NGOs working towards a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable shipping industry.