Resolutions and other Decisions of the Assembly - 31st Session 2019 (Resolutions 1131-1147) (K31E)

In addition to relevant resolutions, this publication includes supplementary agenda items such as the election of the President and Vice President of the Assembly and the work completed by the Organization since the 30th session.

Agenda for the thirtieth-first regular session of the Assembly

Resolutions

A.1131(31) List of outputs for the 2020–2021 biennium

A.1132(31) Results-based budget for the 2020–2021 biennium

A.1133(31) Presentation of accounts and audit report

A.1134(31) Arrears of contributions

A.1135(31) Appointment of the External Auditor

A.1136(31) Ethical considerations and guidelines for conduct of IMO Council election campaigns
A.1137(31) Interim safety measures for ships not certified under the SOLAS Convention operating in polar waters
A.1138(31) Procedures for port State control, 2019

A.1139(31) Guidance on communication of information by Member States

A.1140(31) Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2019

A.1141(31) Non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code (III Code)

A.1142(31) Measures to prevent the fraudulent registration and fraudulent registries of ships
A.1143(31) Relations with non-governmental organizations

A.1144(31) Rules and guidelines for consultative status of non-governmental international organizations with the International Maritime Organization A.1145(31) Renewal of the appointment of the Secretary-General

A.1146(31) Appreciation of the services to the Organization of Mr. Jeffrey G. Lantz

A.1147(31) Preserving the legacy of the World Maritime theme for 2019 and achieving a barrier-free working environment for women in the maritime sector Other decisions of the thirty-first regular session of the Assembly and resolutions adopted

Status of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization

A??s a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. Its main role is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented.

In other words, its role is to create a level playing field so that ship operators cannot address their financial issues by simply cutting corners and compromising on safety, security and environmental performance. This approach also encourages innovation and efficiency.

Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. IMO is the forum at which this process takes place.