Introduction to international marine regulation

  • Informative Guidance
  • Revision 0.1 - June 2024

This document provides an overview of international marine regulations, focusing on the roles of various regulatory bodies, conventions, and the implementation of maritime laws.

 

Contents

  • Glossary

  • Introduction

  • Sources of Maritime Law and Regulation

  • Flag (Statutory) and Classification Requirements

  • Structure of the IMO

  • IMO Processes

  • Mandatory versus Non-Mandatory IMO Documents

  • Grandfather Rights

  • Classification Society Rules

  • Mutual Recognition and Europe

  • Regional, Federal and Local Requirements

  • Assurance Gap

  • Questions and Answers

  • Further Information


Revision

  • Rev. 0.1 - June 2024
    Page 2, template and bookmarking updated; no change to content
  • Rev. 0 - December 2016
    Initial publication