To demonstrate basic working knowledge of the relevant

IMO convention
What is IMO's mission.
"The mission of the International Maritime Organization
(IMO) as a United Nations specialized agency is to promote
safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and sustainable
shipping through cooperation.
How will it be accomplished?
This will be accomplished by adopting the highest practicable
standards of maritime safety and security, efficiency of
navigation and prevention and control of pollution from
ships, as well as through consideration of the related legal
matters and effective implementation of IMO’s conventions
with a view to their universal and uniform application."
The IMO slogan sums up its objectives: Safe, secure and
efficient shipping on clean oceans.
Name 8 most important IMO conventions :
SOLAS 1974 MARPOL 73/78 STCW 1978 COLREG 1972
LL 1966 / LL PROT 1988 TONNAGE 1969
Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972
Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), 1979

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SOLAS : with regards to contents, objectives, application
 It has always been recognized that the best way of improving
safety at sea is by developing international regulations that
are followed by all shipping nations
SOLAS 1929, 1948, 1960, 1974 ( Presently 1974 solas version
is in force)
The main objective of this Convention is to specify minimum
standards for the construction, equipment and operation of
ships.
SOLAS 1929, 1948, 1960, 1974 ( Presently 1974 solas version
is in force)
(Contents )How many chapters are there in SOLAS
The following are the list of SOLAS all 14 chapters and the
regulations they contain:
Chapter I – General Provisions: Surveys and certification of all
the safety items etc are included.
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability,
machinery and electrical installations: Deals with watertight
integrity of the ship, especially for passenger vessel.
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and fire
extinction: This chapter elaborates the means and measure
for fire protection in accommodation, cargo spaces and
engine room for the passenger, cargo and tanker ship.

Chapter III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements: All the

life-saving appliances and there use in different situations is
described.
Chapter IV – Radio communications: Includes requirements
of GMDSS, SART, EPIRB etc for cargo and passenger vessel.
Chapter V – Safety of navigation: This chapter deals with all
the seagoing vessels of all sizes, from boats to VLCCs, and
includes passage planning, navigation, distress signal etc.
Chapter VI – Carriage of Cargoes: This chapter defines the
storage and securing of different types of cargo and
containers, but does not include oil and gas cargo.
Chapter VII – Carriage of dangerous goods: Defines the
International Maritime Goods Code for storage and
transportation of dangerous goods.
Chapter VIII – Nuclear ships: The code of safety for a nuclear-
propelled ship is stated in this chapter.
Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships:
The International Safety Management Code for ship owner
and the operator is described clearly.
Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft: safety code
for the high-speed craft is explained.
Chapter XI-1 & 2– Special measures to enhance maritime
safety: Special and enhanced survey for safe operation, other
operational requirements and ISPS code is briefed in this
chapter.
Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers:
Includes safety requirement for above 150 meters length
bulk carrier.
Chapter XIII – Verification of Compliance
Chapter XIV -Safety Measures for Ships Operating in Polar
Waters(POLAR CODE)
What are codes relating to SOLAS .
There are many codes developed by IMO to address certain
safety issues.
example 1
The FSS Code or International Code for Fire Safety Systems is
a set of international treaties organised by IMO under the
SOLAS Convention (ChapterII) that are designed to reduce
the risk of fire, and aid in emergency response aboard ships.
International shore connection - specifics on how to connect
to shores and ports (to refill, and to fight fires while docked).
Personal protection - Fire fighting apparel and breathing
apparatus.
Extinguishing:
Fire Extinguishers - Specification of portables extinguishers
Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems
Fixed foam fire extinguishing systems
Fixed pressure water and water spraying systems
Auto sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm systems
Fixed Emergency fire pumps
Fixed deck foam system
Inert gas system
Fire detection and alarm systems
Example 2: LSA Code SOLAS Chapter 3
The International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code.
It provides international requirements for the life-saving
appliances required by chapter III of the 1974 SOLAS
Convention, including personal life-saving appliances like
Lifebuoys, lifejackets, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits
and thermal protective aids;
Visual aids, such as parachute flares, hand flares and buoyant
smoke signals;
Survival craft, such as liferafts and lifeboats; rescue boats;
Launching and embarkation appliances and marine
evacuation systems line throwing appliances; and general
alarm and public address systems.
Example 3 :- IMDG code (SOLAS Chapter Chapter 7)
Example 4 :- International Safety Management (ISM) Code .
The purpose of the ISM Code is to provide an international
standard for the safe management and operation of ships
and for pollution prevention.
Example 5 :- International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code
(IMSBC Code).This code replaces the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk
Cargoes (BC Code).

What is imo Protocals

The most common meaning of protocol is “a system of rules
that explain the correct legal conduct and procedures to be
followed in formal situations. Certain changes to rules must
follow a protocall and then only the changes can take p
lace

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Additional Info

International Conventions, Protocols and Codes

And amendments to above

The Convention on the International Maritime Organization

(IMO) is the agreement that established the International
Maritime Organization (IMO) as a United Nations agency. The
convention was adopted in 1948.

What does the IMO Convention do?

It established the IMO as the first international body to focus
on maritime issues
It gives the IMO the authority to create regulations and
standards for maritime safety and security and pollution
Prevention
It gives the IMO the authority to deal with legal issues related
to maritime safety and security and pollution Prevention
What does the IMO do?
The IMO works to improve the safety and security of
international shipping
The IMO works to prevent and control marine pollution from
ships
The IMO works to promote the efficient use of the oceans
The IMO works to encourage the removal of discriminatory
action
The IMO works to facilitate international maritime traffic

what are IMO codes ?

IMO codes are a set of codes and standards published by the
International Maritime Organization (IMO). These codes are
designed to improve maritime safety and reduce pollution .

What is imo Protocals

The most common meaning of protocol is “a system of rules
that explain the correct legal conduct and procedures to be
followed in formal situations. Certain changes to rules must
follow a protocall and then only the changes can take p
lace
Abbreviations Of IMO Codes
Abbreviation Title
BCH Code: CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS CHEMICALS IN
BULK
BLU Code: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SAFE LOADING
AND UNLOADING OF BULK CARRIERS
Casualty Investigation Code: CODE OF THE INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR A SAFETY
INVESTIGATION INTO A MARINE CASUALTY OR MARINE
INCIDENT
CODE FOR EXISTING SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN
BULK (1976)
CODE OF SAFETY FOR FISHERMEN AND FISHING VESSELS
CODE OF SAFETY FOR DIVING SYSTEMS
CODE ON NOISE LEVELS ON BOARD SHIPS
CODE ON ALERTS AND INDICATORS
CSS Code: CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO
STOWAGE AND SECURING
FTP Code: INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE APPLICATION
OF FIRE TEST PROCEDURE
GC Code: CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT
OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN BULK
FSS Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS
HSC Code: INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR HIGH-
SPEED CRAFT
IMDG Code: INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS
GOODS CODE
IBC Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING DANGEROUS
CHEMICALS IN BULK
INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS
International Grain Code: INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE
SAFE CARRIAGE OF GRAIN IN BULK
IGC Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND EQUIPMENT OF SHIPS CARRYING LIQUEFIED GASES IN
BULK
IMSBC Code: INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SOLID BULK
CARGOES CODE
INF Code:INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF
PACKAGED IRRADIATED NUCLEAR FUEL, PLUTONIUM AND
HIGH-LEVEL READIOACTIVE WASTES ON BOARD
SHIPS
IS Code: INTERNATIONAL CODE ON INTACT STABILITY
ISM Code: INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE
ISPS Code: INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY
SECURITY CODE
LSA Code: INTERNATIONAL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCE
CODE
MODU Code: CODE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
EQUIPMENT OF MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
OSV Code: CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR THE CARRIAGE
OF CARGOES AND PERSONS BY OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
SPS Code: CODE OF SAFETY FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE SHIPS
STCW Code: SEAFARERS’ TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND
WATCHKEEPING CODE
TDC Code: CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR SHIPS CARRYING
TIMBER DECK CARGOES