India has been re-elected to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2022-2023 biennium under category B states. The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the Members of its Council for the 2022-2023 biennium. The Council is the executive organ of IMO and is responsible, under the Assembly, for supervising the work of the Organization.
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Candidates for IMO Council:
- Category (a) 10 States with the largest interest in providing international shipping services:
China, Greece, Italy, Japan, Norway, Panama, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the United States.
- Category (b) 10 State with the largest interest in international seaborne trade:
India, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
- International Maritime Organisation Headquarters: London, United Kingdom;
- International Maritime Organisation Founder: United Nations;
- International Maritime Organisation Founded: 17 March 1948.
