International Maritime Organization

Denmark strives to procure regulation that ensures a level playing field for all countries' shipowners, while also ensuring that the shipping industry becomes safer and cleaner. This is achieved in cooperation with the other maritime nations that are members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).​

Global regulation for a glob​​​al in​​dustry

The IMO is the United Nations' body for maritime matters. In the IMO, the Member States negotiate and adopt international regulation in order to enhance safety at sea, strengthen environmental protection and promote facilitation of maritime transport of goods and people. Furthermore, the IMO handles legal issues related to liability, compensation and the obligation to take out insurance in connection with pollution damage caused by oil spillages, wreck removal and a number of other areas.

About the IMO

The IMO considers and adopts proposals by the member States. Delve into the work of the IMO and the structure of the Organization.

About the IMO

IMO Council

Denmark has submitted its candidature for re-election to the Council of IMO 2022-2023.

IMO Council

International conventions

Find information about the international conventions adopted by the IMO member States.

International conventions