IMO Member State Audit Scheme
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The IMO Member State Audit Scheme is a mandatory program that systematically evaluates how effectively countries implement and enforce international maritime safety, security, and environmental protection standards.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
International Maritime Organization program
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audit scheme ⓘ mandatory IMO instrument ⓘ |
| administeredBy | International Maritime Organization ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
encourage continuous improvement in maritime administration performance
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ensure that Member States give full and complete effect to IMO instruments ⓘ identify systemic weaknesses in national maritime administrations ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | IMSAS ⓘ |
| appliesTo | IMO Member States ⓘ |
| basedOn |
IMO instruments related to marine environmental protection
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IMO instruments related to maritime security ⓘ IMO instruments related to safety of life at sea ⓘ |
| benefit |
enhanced safety of international shipping
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greater confidence among States in each other’s implementation of IMO rules ⓘ reduced risk of marine pollution incidents ⓘ support for technical cooperation and capacity-building activities ⓘ |
| characteristic |
conducted on a periodic basis
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mandatory for all IMO Member States ⓘ relies on trained and approved IMO auditors ⓘ uses standardized audit procedures and tools ⓘ |
| method |
document review
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interviews with relevant authorities ⓘ on-site visits ⓘ systematic and independent audits of Member States ⓘ |
| objective |
to build capacity in Member States for better implementation of IMO instruments
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to improve global maritime governance ⓘ to increase transparency in how States meet their IMO obligations ⓘ |
| produces |
audit reports for each audited Member State
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corrective action plans by audited States ⓘ findings on the level of implementation of IMO instruments ⓘ identification of areas for improvement ⓘ |
| purpose |
to assess how effectively Member States implement and enforce IMO instruments
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to enhance maritime safety ⓘ to enhance maritime security ⓘ to promote consistent and effective implementation of IMO conventions ⓘ to protect the marine environment ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
IMO instruments on maritime security
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships ⓘ International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea ⓘ International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers ⓘ |
| scopeIncludes |
coastal State obligations
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enforcement of mandatory IMO instruments ⓘ flag State obligations ⓘ implementation of mandatory IMO instruments ⓘ port State control-related obligations ⓘ |
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International Maritime Organization