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    India Urges IMO For Comprehensive Investigation And Global Review Of Maritime Incidents

    Posted 11 Jul 2025

    1 min read

    It comes in the backdrop of increased maritime incidents involving undeclared hazardous cargo on foreign vessels in Indian waters.

    • It has led to concerns about the safety protocols surrounding global container shipping operations.
    • It also drew IMO’s attention towards improving global standards around packaging, declaration, stowage, and monitoring of lithium-ion batteries and other dangerous goods categorized under International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.=

    International Maritime Organization (IMO)

    • Established in 1948, it is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
    • Members: 174  (India is a Member)
    • Headquarter: London, United Kingdom
    • Role: safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships

     

    • Tags :
    • Maritime Safety
    • IMO
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