India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council.
About International Maritime Organization (IMO):
- The IMO was established in 1948 under the United Nations, to regulate shipping.
- It is focused on safety, environmental concerns, and legal matters related to international shipping.
- Members: 175 Member States and three Associate Members.
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
- It is responsible for conventions like SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL (Marine Pollution), and the Law of the Sea Convention.
- Functions: The organization develops and maintains a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping, including safety, environmental concerns, legal matters, technical cooperation, maritime security, and the efficiency of shipping.
About International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council:
- The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the Assembly, for supervising the work of the Organization.
- The Council is made up of 40 Member States, elected by the Assembly for two-year terms.
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