The publication includes agreements between the IMO and other intergovernmental organizations, such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), the UK Government and the United Nations.

A International Maritime Organization

Agreement between the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization and Protocol

Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the Specialized Agencies

Agreement between the International Maritime Organization and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Headquarters of the Organization, as amended

Agreement between the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization extending the competence of the United Nations Appeals Tribunal to the International Maritime Organization with respect to applications alleging non-compliance with the terms of appointment or contracts of employment of staff members of the International Maritime Organization

Agreement between the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization for the admission of the International Maritime Organization into the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

B IMO Training Institutions and Regional Centre

World Maritime University

Agreement between the International Maritime Organization and the Government of Sweden regarding the World Maritime University

Charter of the World Maritime University

Agreement between the International Maritime Organization and the World Maritime University concerning the participation of WMU staff in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund

IMO International Maritime Law Institute

Agreement relating to the IMO International Maritime Law Institute

Statute of the IMO International Maritime Law Institute

Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea

Resolution 7 of the Diplomatic Conference “Establishment of a regional oil-combating centre for the Mediterranean”

Agreement between the Government of Malta and the International Maritime Organization concerning the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea

C Other agreements

Agreements between the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization

Agreement on cooperation between the International Maritime Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Agreement between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the International Maritime Organization and Protocol

Other agreements of cooperation

As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO 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.

In other words, 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. This approach also encourages innovation and efficiency.

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. IMO is the forum at which this process takes place.