53 The Code is annexed to IMO Assembly resolution A.748(18).

The ISPS Code was adopted 12 December, 2002 by the membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

In implementing the new IMO Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities, 215 port security officials had been trained.

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111. IMO also actively promotes regional port State arrangements, under umbrella IMO provisions.

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO International Maritime Organization

LEG IMO Legal Committee

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International Maritime Organization (IMO)

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Brunei Darussalam has also implemented the IMO International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Code in July 2004 to enhance security of ships and ports facilities.

It was agreed that the audits would be financed by the member State volunteering to be audited.11 Once adopted by the IMO Assembly, the code for the implementation of mandatory IMO instruments will serve as the audit standard under the Voluntary Audit Scheme and will also provide guidance on the implementation of the mandatory IMO instruments.

IMO means the International Maritime Organization (IMO, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom)

Activities of the IMO Secretariat

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In relation to import and export controls of Dangerous Goods (DG), Brunei Darussalam has fully implemented the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

Some delegations suggested that FAO address the issue of lost fishing gear and review the implementation of the Code of Conduct and explore possible cooperation with IMO.

Addressing security related issues within IMO

72 IMO document LEG 71 12.

11 Report of the ninety fourth session of the IMO Council in IMO document C 94 D, paras.

The relevant ICAO and IMO standard rules

51 IMO Assembly resolution A.774(18).

52 See IMO document MEPC 35 21.

63 IMO Assembly resolution A.742(18).

73 IMO document LEG 71 12 1.

138 IMO document MSC 63 INF.15.

Mr. R. G. Jones IMO Executive head

Requests from IMO member States for assistance in ratifying and implementing IMO conventions and codes are dealt with through the integrated technical cooperation programme of IMO, which is largely funded from extrabudgetary sources.

The project provided an overview on the efforts carried out by IMO to improve maritime security after the attacks on 11 September 2001, including the amendments to the SOLAS Convention and the adoption of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).

17 Opening address of the Secretary General of IMO at the eightieth session of MSC in IMO document MSC 80 24.

Local govt. Nkwerre local government of Imo State

The IMO also deserves praise for its efforts.

IMO News No. 2, 2005, pp. 23 25.

UNIFEM, IMO, UNIDO, United Nations (ESCAP), World Bank

116. IMO maintains several posts in the field.

43 IMO document MEPC 35 21, para. 20.7.

48 See IMO document LC 17 2 1.

135 IMO document MSC 63 17 Add.1.

26 Report of the thirty second session of the IMO Facilitation Committee in IMO document FAL 32 22, sect. 9 and annex 3.

IMO supports seminars and the elaboration of guidelines for women graduates of the World Maritime University and the IMO International Maritime Law Institute.

IMO has now designated a focal point for LDCs.

UNIDO, FAO, United Nations (UNEP), UNIFEM, UNESCO, IMO, ITC

IAEA information contained in IMO document LC 17 8.

137 See also IMO document MSC 62 INF.3.