This document discusses several key maritime organizations at the international level: 1. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized UN agency responsible for maritime safety and pollution prevention. It oversees international treaties and convenes member countries. 2. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is an association of major classification societies that sets ship standards. Over 90% of ships are covered by IACS members' rules. 3. Other organizations mentioned include the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA), and Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM).

1. MARITIME
ORGANISATIONS

2. MARITIME ORGANIZATION
There are various maritime organizations
at international level, such as:
1.International Maritime Organization (IMO)
2.International Association of Classification
Societies (IACS)
3.International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
4.International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
5.Many more.

3. IMO
●is the United Nations specialized agency, based in
London.
●with responsibility for the safety and security of
shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by
ships
●Originally known as IMCO (1958). IMCO is the
Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative
Organization. It changed to IMO in 1982.
●Website: http://www.imo.org/
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)

4. IMO
●Objectives: Facilitate co-
operation among governments
on technical matters affecting
shipping, particularly from the
angle of:
●Safety of life at sea.
●Prevention of marine pollution.
●Exchange of information
between nations.
●Concluding an international
agreements.
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)

5. ●Currently has 170 Member States and three
Associate Members.
●Provide forum for member countries to meet
regularly – discuss matters of mutual interest.
●A body that could introduce, amend &
implement legislation or international
regulations, codes & standard.
●Ex: IMDG Code.
IMO
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)

6. ●Consists of an Assembly, a Council &
5 main committees:
●Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
●Marine Environment Protection
Committee (MEPC)
●Legal Committee
●Technical Co-operation committee
●Facilitation Committee
IMO
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)

7. ●IMO has a quite number of tasks and
roles, such as:
●Ensuring maritime safety includes international
maritime traffic, load lines and the carriage of dangerous
goods
●Solving the environmental issues - pollution. The
issue of tanker accidents, environmental threat caused by
routine operations such as the cleaning of oil cargo tanks
and the disposal of engine room wastes. The International
Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships →
MARPOL
IMO
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)

8. ●Tasks and roles…
●Establishing a system for providing compensation to
those who had suffered financially as a result of pollution
●Global search and rescue system initiative with the
International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) and The
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
●Development of human resource and seafarer
●Comprehensive security related to sea transportation,
including the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS)
Code and the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts
(SUA)
IMO
InternationalMaritimeOrganization(IMO)

9. IACS
●Founded in London 1968.
●Association of world’s major classification
Societies (Currently has 13 member societies).
●Main concern with safe ships and clean seas.
●Main purpose:
●To promote improvement of standards of
safety at sea & prevention of pollution of
marine environment.
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

10. ●More than 90% of world’s merchant fleet is
covered by standards of IACS members.
●Ship must compliance with rules of major
classification societies to get statutory
certifications.
●IMO requires all ships to get those certification
issues by one of classification societies, before
can legally operate internationally.
●Website: http://www.iacs.org.uk/
IACS
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

11. IACS has various tasks and roles such
as:
1.Provides technical support and guidance
2.Develops unified interpretations of the
international statutory regulations
3.Giving certifications
4.Consultative status in IMO
IACS
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

12. ■IACS current members:
IACS
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

13. WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES?
●Ship classification is necessary to
ensure ship is built & maintained
properly for hazards & risks involve in
maritime trading.
●Classification scheme covers:
●Definition of standard & rules
for design, construction & service of
ship.
●Design & construction are controlled to
assure compliance to rules. Certificate of
conformity is issued.
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

14. ●Assess ship periodical inspection (make
sure it is carried out).
●Renewal of certificate of conformity when
requirement met, providing reassurance to
users.
WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES?
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

15. EXAMPLE OF IACS MEMBER
●Founded 1760. Based in London.
●World’s leading ship classification
society.
●Principal activity: Examine merchant
ships and 'classify' them according to their
condition.
●Expand services to include marine,
offshore & industrial survey & advisory
services, improving quality, safety &
protecting environment.
LLOYD’S REGISTER OF SHIPPING
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

16. ●Set & maintain standards of safety & reliability,
by establishing requirements for design,
construction & maintenance of ships.
●LR classification is internationally recognize
standard.
●Standard requires the materials structure,
machinery & equipment are of required quality.
●Monitor shipyards around the world, conduct
quality inspection.
●Website: http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/
LLOYD’S REGISTER OF SHIPPING
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

17. OTHER CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY
1.Bureau Veritas
●Based in Paris.
●Service also include research &
development of variety maritime project.
2.American Bureau of Shipping
●Promoting the security of life,
property, and the natural environment
primarily through the development and
verification of standards for the design,
maintenance of marine-related facilities.
InternationalAssociationofClassificationSocieties(IACS)

18. ●Established in 1921 as Intl. Shipping
Conference.
●Rename to ICS in 1948. Based in London.
●Members consist of private ship owners. Now
with ship owners from 32 countries, & cover half
of world’s merchant fleet.
●To promote interests of shipowners in all matters
of shipping.
●Tasks and roles:
●Encourages high standard of operation, high
quality & efficient shipping services.
ICS
InternationalChamberofShipping(ICS)

19. ●Provides guidance on regulatory development and
compliance
●Promotes best practice in shipping industry
●Promotes environment which support safe shipping
operations, protection of environment, & adherence to
internationally adopted standards & procedures.
●Co-operates in technical, industrial or commercial
interest or to discuss problems of mutual concern.
●Co-operates with other international organizations in
pursuit of the above objectives.
●Website: http://www.marisec.org/
InternationalChamberofShipping(ICS)
ICS

20. ●Founded 1896. Represent transport workers’
trade union of all countries. Based in London.
●To protect economic & social interest of
transport workers (seafarers, dockers, inland
navigation workers & fisherman).
●Concern on:
●Good employment condition.
●Take action on those who violate seafarer’s
individual rights.
●Monitor passenger cruise operation.
InternationalTransportWorkers’Federation(ITF)
ITF

21. ●Tasks and roles:
■to promote respect for trade union and human rights
worldwide
■to work for peace based on social justice and
economic progress
■to help its affiliated unions defend the interests of
their members
■to provide research and information services to its
affiliates
■to provide general assistance to transport workers
in difficulty
●Website: http://www.itfglobal.org/
InternationalTransportWorkers’Federation(ITF)
ITF

22. ●Policy research institute set up by Malaysian
Govt. Based in KL.
●Looks into matters relating to Malaysia’s
interest at sea, and to serve as a national focal
point for research in the maritime sector.
●Incorporated under Companies Act in 1965.
●Area dealt by MIMA:
●Maritime security and diplomacy.
●Ocean industries economic study.
●Coastal and marine environment.
●Ocean law and policy.
MIMA
MARITIMEINSTITUTEOFMALAYSIA(MIMA)

23. ALAM
●Located on a well developed 30 hectares campus
in Melaka.
●1970s: Establishment of non-profit making body
called MATES (Malaysian Training and Education
for Seamen) Foundation.
●The Foundation pioneered the establishment of the
Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in 1977.
●15 August 1981, MTC was upgraded to
an academy, & named Akademi Laut
Malaysia.
●Website: http://www.alam.edu.my/
AKADEMILAUTMALAYSIA(ALAM)

24. ●1 January 1997: Privatized to Malaysian
Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMA).
●MMA = Consortium of MISC,
PETRONAS, Penang Shipbuilding &
Construction, & Klang Port Management.
●Objective: To produce competent
professionals with in-depth technical, academic,
commercial and business knowledge in the
maritime field through balanced and integrated
curriculum.
●Provides courses leading to academic degrees
and professional maritime qualifications.
AKADEMILAUTMALAYSIA(ALAM)
ALAM