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International Maritime
Organization (IMO)
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August 1997 |
| Coverage: |
New IMO publications in English and
Chinese Language |
Established in 1948, the International Maritime Organization has been
recognized as the specialized agency of the United Nations in the field
of shipping since 1959. It aims to provide machinery for co-operation
among governments on international shipping matters, to ensure high standards
of safety at sea and to prevent pollution of the sea from ships.
The Library has been designated the depository library of the IMO since
August 1997. Currently more than 300 items have been deposited, including
both English and Chinese publications. Among them are international conventions,
codes, resolutions, recommendations, guidelines and manuals.
The above depository collection is available for public use in the Hong
Kong Central Reference Library (8/F) during library opening hours. For
further information or inter-library loan, please contact the Librarian
on duty at the Central Reference Library or call 2921 0316.
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