IMO member state audit scheme (IMSAS)
IMSAS :- It is seen as a key tool for assessing member states' performance in meeting their obligations and responsibilities as flag, port and coastal states under the relevant IMO treaties and then offering the necessary assistance where required, for them to meet their obligation fully and effectively. The mandatory IMO instruments included in the scope of the scheme cover SOLAS,MARPOL,STCW,Load lines, Tonnage and COLREG. The resolution was adopted at 28th assembly. The task of IMP sub committee on implementation of IMO instruments include review the rights and obligations of States emanating from the IMO treaty instruments; assess, monitor and review the current level of implementation of IMO instruments by States in their capacity as flag, port and coastal States, with a view to identifying areas where States may have difficulties in fully implementing them; identify the reasons for the difficulties in implementing provisions of relevant I...