Resolution A.1038(27)

HIGH-LEVEL ACTION PLAN OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES FOR THE 2012-2013 BIENNIUM

 

Adopted on 30 November 2011
 (Agenda item 7)

 

THE ASSEMBLY,

 

RECALLING the directives contained in resolution A.500(XII) concerning coordination of the work of the committees by the Council, taking into account the views of the committees on priorities and their responsibilities for substantive technical and legal matters,

 

RECALLING ALSO the directives contained in resolutions:

 

-     A.777(18) on Work methods and organization of work in Committees and their subsidiary bodies;

 

-     A.900(21) on Objectives of the Organization in the 2000s;

 

-     A.901(21) on IMO and technical co-operation in the 2000s; and

 

-     A.909(22) on Policy making in IMO - setting the Organization's policies and objectives,

 

and the guidelines of the Council and the committees on the organization and method of their work (Circular letter No.3085, MSC-MEPC.1/Circ.4, LEG.1/Circ.6, TC.1/Circ.66 and FAL.3/Circ.206),

 

RECALLING FURTHER resolutions A.1011(26) and A.1012(26), by which it approved, respectively, the Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2010 to 2015 and the High-level Action Plan of the Organization and priorities for the 2010-2011 biennium, as well as resolution A.1013(26) on Guidelines on the application of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan of the Organization,

 

NOTING WITH APPRECIATION that, in accordance with its request in resolution A.1013(26), the Council and the committees have reviewed and revised the guidelines for the organization and method of their work, taking account of the guidelines contained in the aforementioned resolution,

 

HAVING ADOPTED resolution A.1037(27) providing the updated Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2012 to 2017,

 

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations of the Council, at its twenty-sixth extraordinary session, for the adoption of an updated High-level Action Plan and related priorities for the 2012-2013 biennium, together with an associated results-based budget, both of which have been prepared on the basis of the Strategic Plan and inputs from the Maritime

 

Safety Committee, the Legal Committee, the Marine Environment Protection Committee, the Technical Co-operation Committee, the Facilitation Committee and the Secretariat,

 

1          APPROVES the High-level Action Plan of the Organization and priorities for the 2012-2013 biennium, as set out in the annex to the present resolution;

 

2          REQUESTS the Council, the Maritime Safety Committee, the Legal Committee, the Marine Environment Protection Committee, the Technical Co-operation Committee, the Facilitation Committee and the Secretariat, when reporting on their work to the Assembly at its twenty-eighth regular session and to the Council at its sessions during the 2012-2013 biennium, to ensure that they report progress towards fulfilling the Organization's aims and objectives using the framework of the strategic directions, high-level actions and planned biennial outputs;

 

3          ALSO REQUESTS the Council, the committees and the Secretariat, when considering proposals for unplanned outputs, to ensure, in accordance with resolution A.1013(26) and the guidelines for the organization and method of their work, as appropriate, that the issues to be addressed are those which fall within the scope of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan;

 

4          FURTHER REQUESTS the committees and the Secretariat, as appropriate and in accordance with resolution A.1013(26), to submit to the Council for endorsement any unplanned outputs that they may approve during the 2012-2013 biennium for inclusion in the High-level Action Plan for that biennium;

 

5          AUTHORIZES the Council to endorse such unplanned outputs and to incorporate them into the High-level Action Plan and priorities for the 2012-2013 biennium, as set out in the Annex to the present resolution;

 

6          REQUESTS all IMO organs to ensure full observance of the guidelines contained in resolution A.1013(26), which provide a uniform basis for the application of the Strategic Plan and the High-level Action Plan throughout the Organization, and for the strengthening of existing working practices through the provision of enhanced planning and management procedures that are flexible, manageable, proportional, transparent and balanced;

 

7          UNDERLINES the specific responsibilities of the chairmen, vice-chairmen and secretaries of the Council, committees and sub-committees to ensure such a consistent and rigorous application of resolution A.1013(26) and the guidelines on the organization and methods of work of the respective committees and their subsidiary bodies;

 

8          EMPHASIZES that the high-level actions and related outputs, especially those involving amendments to existing conventions (particularly those which have been in force for a short period), should take fully into account the directives in resolution A.500(XII), and that due attention should be given to the requirement that a well-documented compelling need must be demonstrated for the development and adoption of new or revised standards;

 

9          REVOKES resolution A.1012(26).

 

Annex

 

HIGH-LEVEL ACTION PLAN OF THE ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES FOR THE 2012-2013 BIENNIUM

 

1          The Organization's Strategic Plan for the period 2012 to 2017 (resolution A.1037(27)) includes 13 key strategic directions to enable IMO to achieve its mission objectives. In order for the Organization to effectively address those strategic objectives, a High-level Action Plan has been developed which identifies the actions required and provides the linkage between the Organization's strategy and the work of the various IMO organs.

 

2          The High-level Action Plan thus identifies the high-level actions necessary to achieve the strategic objectives in the Strategic Plan, as well as the priorities for the 2012-2013 biennium in response to those identified actions.

 

3          The progress of the Organization towards fulfilling its aims and objectives will be monitored through the series of performance indicators in the Strategic Plan and also by monitoring progress against the planned outputs for the biennium.

 

TABLE 1 - STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS AND CORRESPONDING HIGH-LEVEL ACTIONS

 

No.

Strategic Directions

 

No.

High-level Actions (HLAs)

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

 

1

IMO is the primary international forum for technical matters of all kinds affecting international shipping and legal matters related thereto. An inclusive and comprehensive approach to such matters will be a hallmark of IMO. In order to maintain that primacy, it will:

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

Further develop its role in maritime affairs vis--vis other intergovernmental organizations, so as to be able to deal effectively and comprehensively with complex cross-agency issues

 

1.1.1

Take the lead and actively promote its role as the primary international forum on matters within its purview

1.1.2

Cooperate with the United Nations and other international bodies on matters of mutual interest

1.2

Actively engage the various stakeholders - new and existing - in the shipping arena, including non-governmental organizations, industry and the public in general, to ensure a more inclusive approach to decision-making

1.2.1

Further encourage the active participation of all stakeholders to achieve the Organization's mission objectives through consultation and liaison

1.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actively seek to reap synergies and avoid duplicating efforts made by other UN agencies in shipping matters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3.1

Consider issues under the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention relevant to the role of the Organization

1.3.2

Participate in UNCSD 2012 (Rio+20) to showcase IMO's contribution to sustainable development through its environmental and technical co-operation activities

1.3.3

Monitor developments within GESAMP and make full use of the knowledge available and gained

1.3.4

Promote facilitation measures

1.3.5

Harmonize IMO instruments with other relevant international instruments, as necessary

2

 

 

 

 

 

IMO will foster global compliance with its instruments governing international shipping and will promote their uniform implementation by Member States

 

 

 

2.0.1

Monitor and improve conventions, etc., and provide interpretation thereof if requested by Member States

2.0.2

Encourage and support implementation of the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit Scheme

2.0.3

Encourage the worldwide provision of maritime search and rescue services

3

With a view to enhancing its contribution to sustainable development, IMO will strengthen its maritime capacity-building programmes and will focus on:

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

 

Developing capacity-building partnerships with governments, organizations and industry

 

 

3.1.1

Participate in environmental programmes with UNDP, UNEP, World Bank, etc.

3.1.2

Establish partnerships with governments, organizations and industry to enhance the delivery of IMO's capacity-building programmes

3.1.3

Promote and strengthen partnerships with global maritime training institutions and training programmes

 

No.

Strategic Directions

No.

High-level Actions (HLAs)

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

 

3.2

 

 

 

Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ITCP

 

 

 

3.2.1

Mobilize and allocate financial or in-kind resources including the promotion of technical and economic co-operation among developing countries (TCDC and ECDC)

3.2.2

Implement the approved mechanism to ensure the sustainable financing of the ITCP

3.3

Contributing to the achievement of the MDGs and relevant outcomes of UNCSD 2012, including through the development of major projects targeting emerging issues

3.3.1

Maintain, promote and demonstrate the linkage between the ITCP and the MDGs

3.4

Meeting the needs of its developing Member States

3.4.1

Implement the arrangements to identify the emerging needs of developing States in general and the developmental needs of SIDS and LDCs in particular

3.5

 

 

 

 

 

Further improving the delivery, utilization, efficiency and effectiveness of its technical assistance and co-operation programmes

 

 

 

3.5.1

Consider, prioritize and implement technical co-operation programmes

3.5.2

Strengthen the role of women in the maritime sector

3.5.3

Develop new measures to improve the delivery of technical assistance

3.5.4

Undertake regular TC impact assessments

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internally, IMO should be able to respond effectively and efficiently to emerging trends, developments, and challenges. It will strive for excellence in governance and management. Besides the Strategic Plan, it will maintain a risk management framework. The Council will provide visionary leadership, committees will be optimally structured and will be supported by an effective and efficient Secretariat. Within approved biennial appropriations, the Secretariat will be endowed with sufficient resources and expertise to realize the Organization's work plans, and the Organization will make effective use of information and communication technology in management and administration.

 

 

 

4.0.1

Adopt, implement and enhance measures for the effective, efficient and transparent management of the Organization's resources

4.0.2

Develop, implement, enhance, support and manage information systems in support of a knowledge and information-based Organization

4.0.3

Identify opportunities to strengthen management culture, reduce risk and introduce best practice through planning, developing and implementing Organizational reforms

4.0.4

Maintain a risk management framework

4.0.5

Implement and keep under review working methods and processes

4.0.6

Provide independent and effective internal oversight and evaluation functions

4.0.7

Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the Organization's work plans

Broad category: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive framework for safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound shipping

5

IMO's highest priority will be the safety of human life at sea. In particular, greater emphasis will be accorded to:

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

 

 

Ensuring that all systems related to enhancing the safety of human life at sea are adequate, including those concerned with large concentrations of people

 

 

 

5.1.1

Review the adequacy of passenger ship safety provisions

5.1.2

Development and review of safe evacuation, survival, recovery and treatment of people following maritime casualties or in case of distress

5.1.3

Enhance the safety of navigation in vital shipping lanes

5.2

 

 

 

 

 

Enhancing technical, operational and safety management standards

 

 

5.2.1

Keep under review the technical and operational safety aspects of all types of ships, including fishing vessels

5.2.2

Development and review of training and watchkeeping standards and operational procedures for maritime personnel

5.2.3

Keep under review standards for safe handling and carriage by sea of solid and liquid cargoes carried in bulk and packaged form

 

 

No.                     

Strategic Directions

No.

High-level Actions (HLAs)

 

Broad category: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive framework for safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound shipping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2.4

Keep under review measures to improve navigational safety, including ships' routeing, ship reporting and monitoring systems, vessel traffic services, requirements and standards for shipborne navigational aids and systems and long-range identification and tracking (LRIT)

5.2.5

Monitor and evaluate the operation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

5.2.6

Development and implementation of the e-navigation strategy

5.3

Eliminating shipping that fails to meet and maintain these standards on a continuous basis

5.3.1

Keep under review and support flag, port and coastal State implementation for enhancing and monitoring compliance

5.4

Increasing the emphasis on the role of the human element in safe shipping

5.4.1

Maintain and implement the strategy for the work related to the role of the human element including the chain of responsibility in maritime safety

6

IMO will seek to enhance the security of the maritime transport network, including vital shipping lanes, and to reduce piracy and armed robbery against ships, as well as the frequency of stowaway incidents, by:

 

 

6.1

 

 

Promoting a comprehensive and cooperative approach, both among Member States within the Organization and between IMO and other intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations

 

 

6.1.1

Keep under review measures (e.g. ISPS Code) to enhance security for ship and port facilities including the ship/port interface and shipping lanes of strategic importance

6.1.2

Keep under review the adequacy of the legal framework to suppress unlawful acts against ships and fixed platforms through the SUA Convention and its Protocol

6.2

 

 

 

 

Raising awareness of IMO security measures and promoting their effective implementation

 

 

 

 

6.2.1

Assist developing countries in their introduction and implementation of effective security measures

6.2.2

Promulgate information on prevention and suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships

6.2.3

Assist developing countries in their introduction and implementation of effective measures against piracy and armed robbery against ships

6.2.4

Assist developing regions in their introduction and implementation of effective security measures and measures against piracy and armed robbery against ships

6.3

 

 

Raising awareness of IMO measures against piracy and armed robbery against ships and promoting their effective implementation

 

 

6.3.1

Actively participate in work of the Joint IMO/ILO ad hoc expert working groups on issues related to safeguarding the human rights of seafarers

6.3.2

Maintain and implement the strategy for the work related to the role of the human element including the chain of responsibility in maritime security

6.4

Increasing the emphasis on the role of the human element and safeguarding the human rights of seafarers in secure shipping

 

No HLA

6.5

Increasing the emphasis on safety and security of seafarers

 

No HLA

7

IMO will focus on reducing and eliminating adverse impacts by shipping on the environment by:

 

 

 

No.                     

Strategic Directions

 

No.

High-level Actions (HLAs)

Broad category: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive framework for safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound shipping

 

7.1

 

 

 

 

Identifying and addressing possible adverse impacts

 

 

 

 

7.1.1

Monitor pollution and adverse impact on the marine environment caused by ships and their cargoes

7.1.2

Keep under review measures to reduce adverse impact on the marine environment by ships

7.1.3

Monitor and keep under review the provision of reception facilities in ports and their adequacy

7.1.4

Consider the need for the development of measures to prevent and control marine pollution from small craft

7.2

 

 

 

Developing and facilitating the implementation of effective measures for mitigating and responding to the impact on the environment caused by shipping incidents and operational pollution from ships

 

 

 

7.2.1

Keep under review the guidelines on the identification of places of refuge

7.2.2

Keep under review the adequacy of the legal framework

7.2.3

Foster cooperation and mutual assistance between Member States under the provisions of the OPRC Convention and OPRC-HNS Protocol

7.3

 

 

Contributing to international efforts to reduce atmospheric pollution and address climate change

 

 

7.3.1

Keep under review IMO measures to reduce atmospheric pollution

7.3.2

Continue to develop appropriate measures to address climate change

7.4

Increasing the emphasis on the role of the human element in environmentally sound shipping

7.4.1

Develop a strategy for the work related to the role of the human element including the chain of responsibility in marine environment protection

8

 

 

 

 

IMO will seek to ensure that measures to promote safe, secure and environmentally sound shipping do not unduly affect the efficiency of shipping. It will also constantly review such measures to ensure their adequacy, effectiveness and relevance, using the best available tools, thereby securing better regulation without unnecessary or disproportionate administrative requirements. The Organization will periodically review administrative provisions of existing conventions and mandatory instruments with the aim of finding improved, more efficient solutions for those administrative requirements that are necessary. Those provisions of existing conventions and mandatory instruments that have become unnecessary and/or burdensome will also be reformed and/or eliminated without compromising safety, security and the protection of the environment.

8.0.1

Promote wider acceptance of the FAL Convention and adoption of measures contained therein, to assist the FAL Committee's effort and work towards the universal implementation of measures to facilitate international maritime traffic

8.0.2

Ensure that an appropriate balance is maintained between measures to enhance maritime security and measures to facilitate maritime international traffic

8.0.3

Encourage the use of information and communication technology to drive continuous improvement and innovation in the facilitation of maritime traffic

8.0.4

Implement A.1043(27) on the Periodic Review of Administrative Requirements in Mandatory IMO Instruments

9

IMO will pay special attention to the shipping needs of small island developing States (SIDS) and the least developed countries (LDCs)

9.0.1

Identify and address the special shipping needs of SIDS and LDCs

10

IMO will apply goal-based standards for maritime safety and environmental protection

10.0.1

Further develop measures to apply goal-based standards for maritime safety and environmental protection

 

No.   

     Strategic Directions   

  No.

High-level Actions (HLAs)

Broad category: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive framework for safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sound shipping

11

IMO, in partnership with other stakeholders, will seek to raise the profile of the safety, security and environmental records of shipping in the eyes of civil society by:

 

 

11.1

 

 

Actively publicizing the vital importance of shipping as a safe, secure and environmentally sound mode of transport for goods and people, and underlining the role of the Organization in that regard

 

 

11.1.1

Raise awareness of the role of international shipping in world trade and the global economy and the importance of the Organization's role

11.1.2

Enhance the image of the role of the human element in the context of the shipping industry

11.2

Consequently further enhancing its public outreach programmes

11.2.1

Actively promote and encourage the development of community relations programmes

12

IMO will take the lead in enhancing the quality of shipping by:

 

 

12.1

 

 

Encouraging the utilization of the best available techniques not entailing excessive costs, in all aspects of shipping

 

 

12.1.1

Use formal safety assessment techniques in the development of technical standards

12.1.2

Use risk-based tools that take account of costs and the human element in the development of operational standards

12.2

Encouraging proper management of ships

12.2.1

Keep under review the effectiveness of the ISM Code with regard to safety and protection of the marine environment

12.3

promoting and enhancing the availability of, and access to, information including casualty information relating to ship safety, security and the environment (i.e. transparency);

12.3.1

Promote and undertake collection and dissemination of high quality, relevant and timely information to support analyses and decisions, taking into account related issues of finance and governance

12.4

Ensuring that all stakeholders understand and accept their responsibilities regarding safe, secure and environmentally sound shipping by developing a "chain of responsibility concept" among them

12.4.1

Raise awareness of the "chain of responsibility" concept among all stakeholders through organizations that have consultative status

12.5

Identifying, correlating and evaluating the factors, including human interaction on board ships, that influence safety, security and environmental culture, and developing practical and effective mechanisms to address them

12.5.1

No HLA

13

 

 

 

IMO will seek to enhance environmental conscience within the shipping community

 

 

 

13.0.1

Strengthen awareness of the need for a continuous reduction of the adverse impact of shipping on the environment

13.0.2

Promote and enhance the availability of, and access to, information relating to environmental protection (i.e. transparency) and, in particular, consider the wider dissemination of information, analyses and decisions, taking account of the financial implications

13.0.3

Encourage the use in shipping of the best available environmental technology not entailing excessive costs, in line with the goal of sustainable development

 

 

TABLE 2 - HIGH-LEVEL ACTIONS AND RELATED PLANNED OUTPUTS

 

No.

 

 

 

High-level Action

 

 

 

Planned Outputs (POs) for 2012-2013

No.

Description

Parent organ

Coordinating organ

Associated organ

Target

completion

year

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

 

1.1.1

 

 

 

Take the lead and actively promote its role as the primary international forum on matters within its purview

 

 

 

1.1.1.1

Note: POs of the Organization meeting this high-level action are tabulated in this annex against the most relevant HLAs

ASSEMBLY

COUNCIL

Committees, SEC

Continuous

 

 

 

Permanent analysis, demonstration and promotion of the linkage between a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally friendly maritime transport infrastructure, the development of global trade and the world economy and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooperate with the United Nations and other international bodies on matters of mutual interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.1

Cooperation with FAO: preparation and holding of the third meeting of the Joint IMO/FAO Working Group on IUU fishing and related matters, including the adoption of a new treaty to facilitate the implementation of the technical provisions to the 1993 Torremolinos Protocol

MSC/MEPC

FSI/SLF

 

2013

1.1.2.2

Cooperation with IACS: consideration of unified interpretations

MSC/MEPC

All subcommittees

 

Continuous

1.1.2.3

Development of amendments to the 2011 ESP Code

MSC

DE

 

 

1.1.2.4

Cooperation with IAEA: formalized emergency arrangements for response to nuclear/radiological emergencies from ships, including IMO contribution to the next version of the "Joint Radiation Emergency Management Plan of the International Organizations"

MSC/MEPC

SEC

 

Continuous

1.1.2.5

Cooperation with ILO: development of PSC guidelines on seafarers' hours of rest taking into account the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

MSC

FSI

 

2013

1.1.2.6

Cooperation with ILO and others: approved recommendations based on the work, if any, of the Joint IMO/ILO Ad Hoc Expert Working Group on Fair Treatment of Seafarers in the Event of a Maritime Accident, CMI, and others concerning the application of the joint IMO/ILO Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers and consequential further actions as necessary

LEG

 

 

2013

 

No.

 

 

 

High-level Action

 

 

 

No.

Planned Outputs (POs) for 2012-2013

Description

Parent organ

Coordinating organ

Associated organ

Target

completion

year

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

 

 

1.1.2.7

Cooperation with IHO: hydrographic issues

MSC

NAV

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.8

Cooperation with data providers: protocols on data exchange with international, regional and national entities

Committees

SEC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.9

Cooperation with donor institutions: partnership arrangements for the ITCP

SEC

TCC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.10

Cooperation with ICAO: annual meeting of the Joint ICAO/IMO Working Group on the Harmonization of Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (monitoring of SAR developments, continuous review of the IAMSAR Manual and developing recommendations)

MSC

COMSAR

DE

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.11

Review of provisions for helicopters in SOLAS

MSC

DE

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.12

Cooperation with ITU: consideration of matters related to the Radiocommunication ITU-R Study Group and ITU World Radiocommunication Conference

MSC

COMSAR

NAV

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.13

Cooperation with UNEP: joint initiatives with its regional seas programme and its partner programmes

SEC

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.14

Cooperation with the Joint Inspection Unit

SEC

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.15

Liaison statements to/from IALA: VTS, aids to navigation, e-navigation and AIS matters

MSC

NAV

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.16

Liaison statements to/from IEC: radiocommunications and safety of navigation

MSC

COMSAR

NAV

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.17

Liaison statements to/from IHO: hydrographic matters and promotion of ENCs covering various parts of the globe

MSC

NAV

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.18

Liaison statements to/from ILO: seafarers' issues

MSC

STW

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.19

Liaison statements to/from ITU: radiocommunications

MSC

COMSAR

NAV

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.20

Liaison statements to/from UNHCR: persons rescued at sea

MSC/FAL

COMSAR

NAV

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.21

Liaison statements to/from WMO: meteorological issues

MSC

NAV

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.22

Policy input/guidance to IAEA: development of carriage requirements for class 7 radioactive material and development of guidance for coastal States on emergencies at sea involving radioactive material

MSC

DSC

 

Continuous

 

No.

 

 

 

High-level Action

 

 

 

Planned Outputs (POs) for 2012-2013

No.

Description

Parent organ

Coordinating organ

Associated organ

Target

completion

year

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

 

 

1.1.2.23

Policy input/guidance to ILO: development of PSC guidelines in the context of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

MSC

FSI

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.24

Policy input/guidance to ILO/FAO: Preparation and holding of the third meeting of the Joint FAO/IMO ad hoc Working Group on IUU Fishing and Related Matters (JWG)

MSC

FSI

SLF

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.25

Policy input/guidance to ISO TC 8: development of industry consensus standards

MSC/MEPC

SEC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.26

Policy input/guidance to PSC regimes: related IMO developments

MSC/MEPC

FSI

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.27

Policy input/guidance to UN Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods: harmonization of multimodal transport of dangerous goods

MSC

DSC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.28

Policy input/guidance to Environment Management Group (established by UN General Assembly resolution 53/242): inter-agency sharing of information and agreement on priorities

MEPC

SEC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.29

Policy input/guidance on GESAMP-related IMO developments

MEPC

BLG

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.30

Policy input/guidance to GESAMP-BW Working Group: evaluation of active substances used by ballast water management systems

MEPC

BLG

 

Annual

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.31

Policy input/guidance to GESAMP-EHS Working Group: evaluation of bulk chemicals

MEPC

BLG

 

Annual

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.32

Policy input/guidance to UNFCCC: greenhouse gas emissions from ships

MEPC

BLG

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.33

Policy input/guidance to UN Globally Harmonized System: classification and labelling of products

MEPC

BLG

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.34

Policy input/guidance to UN-Oceans: inter-agency coordination on oceans and coastal issues

MEPC

SEC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.35

Policy input/guidance to UN Regular Process: assessment of the state of the marine environment

MEPC

SEC

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.36

Policy input/guidance to IAEA: facilitation of the shipment of class 7 radioactive materials, including delays and denials

FAL

DSC

 

Continuous

 

No.

 

 

 

High-level Action

 

 

 

Planned Outputs (POs) for 2012-2013

No.

Description

Parent organ

Coordinating organ

Associated organ

Target

completion

year

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

 

 

1.1.2.37

Policy input/guidance to UNECE/UNCEFACT: single window, trade facilitation and electronic transmission of information-related matters

FAL

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.38

Policy input/guidance to UNODC/WCO: prevention and control of illicit drug trafficking

FAL

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.39

Policy/input guidance to WCO: single window, clearance of ships, persons and cargoes; and security of the supply chain

FAL

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.40

Policy and strategy input to CTITF and any of its 30 entities for the implementation of the IMO-related aspects of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy

MSC/LEG/ TCC/FAL

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.41

Assessment of the need to address the issue of financial security in case of abandonment of seafarers, and shipowners' responsibilities in respect of contractual claims for personal injury to or death of seafarers, in light of the progress of the amendments to ILO MLC 2006

LEG

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.42

Advice and guidance on issues, as may be requested, in connection with implementation of SUA 1988/2005 in the context of international efforts to combat terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials

LEG

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.43

Meetings and/or consultations on "Delivering as One: UN collaboration on technical co-operation in the maritime sector" in response to the "Delivering as One" report of the Secretary General's High-level Panel on UN System-wide coherence in the areas of development, humanitarian assistance and environment

SEC

 

 

Continuous

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.2.44

Follow up to the 3rd meeting of the Joint ILO/IMO/BC Working Group on Ship Scrapping

MEPC

 

 

2013

 

 

No.

 

 

 

High-level Action

 

 

 

 

Planned Outputs (POs) for 2012-2013

 

No.

Description

Parent organ

Coordinating organ

Associated organ

Target

completion

year

Broad category: Enhancing the status and effectiveness of IMO

1.2.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Further encourage the active participation of all stakeholders to achieve the Organization's mission objectives through consultation and liaison

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2.1.1

Joint programmes, meetings and press conferences with UN and other international organizations, as well as industry and civil society interests

SEC

TCC

 

Continuous

1.2.1.2

Agreements of cooperation with IGOs and approved consultative status for NGOs

ASSEMBLY

COUNCIL

SEC

2013

1.2.1.3

Coordination and management of the multi-agency GESAMP Office

SEC

 

 

Continuous

1.2.1.4

Revised guidelines on implementation of the HNS Protocol to facilitate ratifications and harmonized interpretation

LEG

 

 

2013

1.2.1.5

Strategies developed to facilitate entry into force of 2002 Athens Protocol, the 2005 SUA Protocols and the 2007 Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention

LEG

 

 

2013

1.3.1

 

 

 

 

 

Consider issues under the United Nations Law of the Sea Convention relevant to the role of the Organization

 

 

 

 

 

1.3.1.1

Advice and guidance provided following referrals from other IMO organs and Member States

LEG

 

 

Continuous

1.3.1.2

Circular on implications of UNCLOS for IMO

SEC

 

 

2013

1.3.1.3

Identification of PSSAs, taking into account article 211 and other related articles of UNCLOS

MEPC

NAV

 

Continuous

1.3.2

 

 

 

Participate in UNCSD 2012 (Rio+20) to showcase IMO's contribution to sustainable development through its environmental and technical co-operation activities

 

1.3.2.1

Contributions to UNCSD 2012 (Rio +20) and its preparatory meetings to showcase relevant work and follow-up to decisions of the Conference

MEPC

SEC

 

2013

1.3.2.2

Capacity-building follow-up action to UNCSD reflected in the ITCP

TCC/MEPC

 

 

Continuous

1.3.3

 

 

 

Monitor developments within GESAMP and make full use of the knowledge available and gained

 

1.3.3.1

Hazard profiles and evaluation of newly submitted substances to be incorporated into the IBC Code

MEPC

BLG

 

Continuous

1.3.3.2

Approval of ballast water management systems

MEPC

 

 

Continuous