International Maritime Organization - Technical Committees

Technical Committees

The technical work of the International Maritime Organisation is carried out by a series of Committees. This includes:

  • The Marine environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
  • The Legal Committee
  • The Technical Cooperation Committee, for capacity building
  • The Facilitation Committee, to simplify the documentation and formalities required in international shipping.

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