Source: PIB
Context: At the 132nd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London, India led global maritime discussions.
- The delegation proposed the establishment of the South Asian Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (SACE-SMarT), aiming to advance environmentally sustainable and technologically proficient maritime practices in the region.
About International Maritime Organization :
- The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a specialized UN agency focused on regulating shipping and preventing marine pollution from ships.
- Established in 1948 and operational since 1958, the IMO has 175 member states and three associate members, with headquarters in London.
- India joined in 1959.
- The IMO creates a fair, effective regulatory framework for the shipping industry and addresses legal issues like liability and international maritime traffic facilitation.
