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ASSEMBLY A 33/8(a)/Add.1
33rd session 24 November 2023
Agenda item 8(a) Original: ENGLISH
Pre-session public release: ☒

STRATEGY, PLANNING AND REFORM

(a) Strategy and planning

Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2024 to 2029

Note by the Secretary-General

SUMMARY

Executive summary: This document invites the Assembly to adopt two resolutions on:
(1) the Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year
period 2024 to 2029; and (2) the Application of the Strategic Plan of
the Organization.

Strategic direction, 8
if applicable:

Output: 8.8

Action to be taken: Paragraph 3

Related documents: C 130/3, C 130/3/2, C 130/WP.3 and C 130/D

Introduction

1 At its 130th session, the Council finalized the resolution containing the Strategic Plan
for the Organization for the six-year period 2024 to 2029, including the list of outputs for
the 2024-2025 biennium, and approved the resolution on the Application of the Strategic Plan
of the Organization.

2 The Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2024 to 2029, together
with the associated Assembly resolution, is set out in annex 1 and the draft Assembly
resolution on the Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization is set out in annex 2

Action requested of the Assembly

3 The Assembly is invited to:

.1 note the information provided in this document;

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.2 adopt the Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2024
to 2029, together with the associated draft Assembly resolution; and

.3 adopt the draft Assembly resolution on the Application of the Strategic Plan
of the Organization.

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ANNEX 1

Resolution A.XXXX(33)

Adopted on 6 December 2023

(Agenda item 8)

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION

FOR THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD 2024 TO 2029

THE ASSEMBLY,

RECALLING the Convention on the International Maritime Organization, in particular part I,

Article 1(a), and part II, Articles 2(a) and (c) thereof,

RECALLING ALSO 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 FURTHER resolutions:

- A.900(21) on Objectives of the Organization in the 2000s; and
- A.909(22) on Policymaking in IMO – setting the Organization's policies and
objectives, and the relevant documents of the Council and the committees on the
organization and method of their work,
RECALLING IN PARTICULAR the adoption, at its thirty-second session, of
resolution A.1149(32) on Revised Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year
period 2018 to 2023, including the decision that the strategic directions are established for the
six-year period 2018 to 2023 and that the Council will bring to the attention of the Assembly
proposed amendments to the Strategic Plan on which it has had an agreement, including the
biennial update of outputs in a consolidated manner,

RECOGNIZING that the scope and significance of the human element in the safe, secure and
environmentally sound operation of ships has been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic,

REGOGNIZING FURTHER that the success of IMO's Strategic Plan hinges on navigating
through all strategic directions, with a holistic understanding of their interdependencies, when
and where appropriate, ensuring an effective approach,

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the benefits that the strategic directions and the Sustainable
Development Goals will provide to international shipping and the development of Member
States' national maritime strategies,

BEING COMMITTED to ensuring the fulfilment of the Organization's aims and objectives in a
uniform manner on a global basis and to setting clear priorities for the purpose of achieving
them,

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations of the Council at its 130th session,

1 APPROVES the Strategic Plan for the Organization for the six-year period 2024-2029,
as set out in the annex to the present resolution, comprising:

(a) the mission statement;

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(b) the vision statement;

(c) the overarching principles for the Organization's Strategic Plan 2024-2029;

(d) the strategic directions for the Organization;

(e) the performance indicators for assessing the Organization's performance

against the strategic directions; and

(f) the list of outputs that are planned to be delivered by the Organization over
the 2024-2025 biennium;

2 REQUESTS that all IMO organs ensure full observance of resolution A.[XXXX](33)
on Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization, which provides a uniform basis for the
application of the Strategic Plan throughout the Organization, and for the strengthening of
existing working practices through the provision of enhanced planning and management
procedures that are simple, manageable, proportional, transparent and balanced;

3 REQUESTS the Council, the Maritime Safety Committee, the Legal Committee, the
Marine Environment Protection Committee, the Technical Cooperation Committee and the
Facilitation Committee, when reporting on their work to the Assembly at its thirty-forth regular
session and to the Council at its sessions during the 2024-2025 biennium, to ensure that they
report progress towards fulfilling the Organization's mission using the framework of the
Strategic Plan;

4 REQUESTS the Council and the Secretary-General, as appropriate, to monitor

progress and analyse, as necessary, any mechanisms required to review and update progress
made under the Strategic Plan, taking into account resolution A.[XXXX](33) on Application of
the Strategic Plan of the Organization;

5 INVITES Member States, the Secretariat and other stakeholders to provide the
necessary data to ensure that progress towards the achievement of the Strategic Plan can be
adequately assessed and reported on;

6 REQUESTS the chairs, vice-chairs and secretaries of the Council, committees and
sub-committees to ensure a consistent and rigorous application of resolution A.[XXXX](33) on
Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization and of the documents on the organization
and method of work of the respective committees and their subsidiary bodies;

7 ENCOURAGES the Council, the committees and the Secretariat, when considering
proposals for new outputs, to ensure, in accordance with resolution A.[XXXX](33) on
Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization and with the documents on the
organization and method of their work, as appropriate, that the issues to be addressed are
those which fall within the mission of the Organization;

8 REQUESTS the committees and the Secretariat, as appropriate, and in accordance

with resolution A.[XXXX](33) on Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization, to submit
to the Council for endorsement any new outputs that they may approve during the 2024-2025
biennium for inclusion in the list of outputs for that biennium;

9 AUTHORIZES the Council to endorse such new outputs and to include them in the
list of outputs for the 2024-2025 biennium, as set out in the annex to the present resolution;

10 REVOKES resolution A.1149(32).

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ANNEX

STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION

FOR THE SIX-YEAR PERIOD 2024 TO 2029

MISSION STATEMENT

1 The mission of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as a United Nations

specialized agency, is to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound, efficient and
sustainable shipping through cooperation. This will be accomplished by adopting the highest
practicable standards of maritime safety and security, efficiency of navigation and prevention
and control of pollution from ships, as well as through consideration of the related legal matters
and effective implementation of IMO instruments, with a view to their universal and uniform
application.

VISION STATEMENT

2 The vision of IMO for the period 2024 to 2029 is as follows:

.1 IMO will uphold its leadership role as the global regulator of shipping,
promote greater recognition of the sector's importance to world trade, and
enable the advancement of shipping. In this regard, IMO will address the
challenges and opportunities presented by ongoing developments in
technology, the protection and preservation of the marine environment,
tackling climate change, improving the well-being and competence of
seafarers, and strengthening the resilience of the maritime industry and
global supply chains.

.2 To achieve this, IMO will focus on the review, development, implementation

of and compliance with IMO instruments in its pursuit to proactively identify,
analyse and address emerging issues. IMO will support Member States in
achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
including through capacity development, taking into account the
Organization's Capacity-Building Decade 2021-2030 Strategy.

OVERARCHING PRINCIPLES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S

STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 to 2029

3 The Strategic Plan identifies the strategic directions which IMO will focus on in the
period 2024 to 2029. The IMO organs will continue their work to fulfil the purposes of the
Organization, as set out in Article 1 of the IMO Convention, while sustaining the system of
global maritime legislation and ensuring a level playing field for all States involved in
international shipping. In doing so, IMO will uphold its leadership role in ensuring a balance for
international shipping when addressing the multiple priorities of economic development,
facilitation of international trade, safety, security and environmental protection. Within its
mandate, IMO will proactively develop solutions and implement actions in response to global
crises and challenges which impact the Organization's work.

4 IMO will ensure that the views of all stakeholders are taken into account in its
decision-making processes by upholding the principles of respect, non-discrimination,
inclusivity, equal access and transparency, and continue to pay particular attention to the
needs of developing countries, especially small island developing States (SIDS) and least
developed countries (LDCs).

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5 The safety of life at sea, maritime security, protection of the environment and world
trade all depend on the competence and professionalism of the personnel employed or
engaged in the maritime sector. In accordance with their respective roles, they need to have
the relevant skills and understanding to effectively implement, apply, enforce and contribute to
the development and review of IMO instruments.

6 The expansion of the global fleet, acceleration in the development of new, emerging and
advancing technologies and global efforts to decarbonize international shipping will continue to
increase the demands on, and skills required of, seafarers and fishing vessel personnel. In all
aspects of its work, IMO will take into account the human element in the development,
implementation and review of new and existing requirements, including skills, education and
training, as well as human capabilities, limitations and needs.

7 IMO will also take into account the needs and well-being of seafarers and fishing
vessel personnel and, in doing so, will always attach the utmost importance to fair treatment,
inclusivity, equality, diversity and the empowerment of women.

8 As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO has an important role to play in
achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including its 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets, to forge a sustainable pathway of action for
people, the planet and prosperity.

9 Shipping is an essential element of sustainable economic growth as it is the most

environmentally sound mode of transport with the lowest carbon footprint per unit of cargo
transported. Along with other transport modes, shipping is an important enabler of world trade,
and as such, of a substantial number of SDGs.

10 IMO is fully committed to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
and the SDGs, including aligning its programmes and initiatives to support Member States.
The Organization, its Member States, civil society and the maritime industry will continue
working together to strengthen the path towards sustainable development.

11 To support sustainable development that is inclusive, IMO will continue to assist

Member States through technical cooperation, technology transfer and capacity development
programmes and initiatives, taking into account the Organization's Capacity-Building
Decade 2021-2030 Strategy, including in the development and implementation of their national
maritime strategies and maritime transport policies.

12 IMO will also maintain and, when and where relevant, strengthen its collaboration with
other bodies in the United Nations system as well as with relevant parties at global, regional
and national levels.

13 IMO will continually demonstrate to its stakeholders that it is delivering on its

objectives successfully and effectively. Through stakeholder outreach, the Organization will
promote its work as essential to ensuring a safe, secure, environmentally sound and
sustainable shipping sector.

14 IMO will enhance multilingualism by promoting, protecting and preserving the use of
the six UN official languages.

15 IMO will strive to ensure diversity and equitable geographical representation in all IMO
organs, including within the Secretariat.

16 IMO will strive to continually strengthen its efficiency, transparency and performance.

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STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

17 As IMO continues to carry out its work, the following strategic directions set out the
areas of particular focus for the period 2024 to 2029.
SD 1: Ensure implementation of IMO instruments supported by capacity development
18 IMO has around 70 years of experience developing more than 50 international
treaties, together with the related standards, guidelines and other texts. Only through the entry
into force of those instruments and the effective, efficient and consistent implementation and
enforcement of their provisions can the full benefits from this extensive body of international
law be realized. To that end, it is imperative that IMO place strong focus on the continuous,
effective and uniform implementation of IMO instruments by Member States, promotion of the
entry into force of instruments, reduction of administrative burdens and delivery of robust
capacity development initiatives.

19 The crucial role played by IMO in creating a level playing field for all States involved
in international shipping can only be achieved through continuous, effective and uniform
implementation of IMO instruments, their enforcement by the States parties to them, and full
compliance by the States concerned and the shipping industry.

20 IMO will provide States and the industry with the information they need to better
identify and understand challenges to implementation and enforcement, and will seek ways to
address those challenges and reduce administrative burdens, including through analysis of the
findings from the Member State Audit Scheme and/or data from other sources. IMO will
promote the exchange of best practices among all stakeholders and support the
implementation of corrective action plans by States following their audits.

21 To achieve the goal of uniform implementation of IMO instruments while supporting

inclusive development, IMO will continue to develop and execute projects and partnerships in
line with its Capacity-Building Decade 2021-2030 Strategy and the Organization's resource
mobilization strategy, to provide targeted capacity development that fosters, promotes and
supports implementation efforts, especially those of developing countries, in particular SIDS
and LDCs, paying due attention to their needs.
SD 2: Integrate new, emerging and advancing technologies
in the regulatory framework
22 As technological development accelerates, new, emerging and advancing
technologies will foster a more digitalized, interconnected and efficient industry closely
integrated with the global supply chain. New, emerging and advancing technologies are also
contributing towards making shipping safer and more efficient, and the enhancement of
environmental protection. They have already brought about changes at all levels in the way
ships are designed, constructed, equipped, operated and managed.
23 Technological advancement also presents new opportunities for the shipping industry
through the simplification of processes, greater data and information exchange between ports
and ships, and automation. Moving ahead, such technologies are expected to feature more
prominently as the Organization addresses decarbonization and digitalization.
24 Since technological advances present opportunities as well as challenges, their use
needs to be considered carefully in order for them to be accommodated appropriately into the
regulatory framework of the Organization. This involves balancing the benefits derived from
new, emerging and advancing technologies with maritime safety and security concerns,
cybersecurity, environmental concerns, potential for international trade facilitation, costs and
the impact on personnel, both on board and ashore.

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25 The Organization's regulatory framework will be continually adapted to the challenges

and global developments facing the shipping industry, with a view to ensuring safety, security
and environmental protection. The Organization will strive towards a legal framework that
accommodates new and advancing technologies and approaches; it will do so by being
technology neutral, developing IMO instruments and performance standards without hindrance
or preference for one technology over another. In addressing new, emerging and advancing
technologies, the Organization will also take into account the needs of developing countries,
in particular SIDS and LDCs.

SD 3: Respond to climate change

and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping

26 With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement at the twenty-first
session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change (COP 21), climate change has been recognized as one of the greatest
challenges of our time, a phenomenon whose consequences have negative impacts on the
planet and which can undermine the ability of all countries to achieve sustainable development.

27 Although shipping is one of the most energy-efficient modes of transportation, the

maritime sector continues to pursue strategies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions from international shipping worldwide. Having already developed global
regulations on energy efficiency for ships, the Organization continues to take concrete actions
to ensure that international shipping bears its fair share of responsibility in addressing climate
change. IMO adopted the Initial Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships in 2018,
which has been replaced by the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from
Ships (2023 IMO GHG Strategy) with the strengthened ambition to peak GHG emissions as
soon as possible and to reach net-zero GHG emissions by or around, i.e. close to, 2050, taking
into account different national circumstances, while pursuing efforts towards phasing them out,
consistent with the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement.
The 2023 IMO GHG Strategy also outlines IMO's commitment to further develop and
implement GHG reduction measures and the need to consider the impacts of measures on
States. Particular attention should be paid to the needs of developing countries, in particular
LDCs and SIDS.

28 In its role as the global regulator of international shipping, IMO will develop
appropriate measures and solutions to reduce the shipping industry's contribution to air
pollution and its impact on climate change. This includes measures to facilitate international
shipping's transition to zero- or near-zero GHG emission technologies, fuels and/or energy
sources, as these will be integral to achieving the overall level of ambition in the 2023 IMO
GHG Strategy. IMO will also develop a safety regulatory framework to support the reduction
of GHG emissions from ships using new technologies and alternative fuels. In doing so, IMO
will address the human element, including the impact on seafarers and other maritime
professionals, to ensure the safe implementation of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.

SD 4: Continue to engage in ocean governance

29 The use of the world's oceans has intensified as a result of the continuing increase in
the exploration and use of marine resources given the opportunities they present. It is important
to preserve the ocean for its users and those that are dependent on it.

30 To support the sustainable development of activities in marine spaces, such activities

have to be balanced with the capacity of the ocean to remain healthy and diverse in the
long-term.

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31 IMO will continue to actively engage, collaborate and cooperate with the
United Nations, its agencies and other relevant bodies, to address ocean governance issues,
including promoting the sustainable development of activities in and use of marine spaces.
In doing so, IMO will endeavour to ensure that the use of marine spaces does not
disproportionately limit the ability of shipping to support and contribute to the global economy,
socio-economic progress and development, and to assist in delivering related aspects of the
SDGs.

32 Safe, secure and sustainable shipping is integral to ocean governance. IMO will
continue to take action to improve maritime safety and security, to prevent pollution from ships,
and to reduce threats to biodiversity, in order to support the protection of marine spaces that
helps preserve the marine environment and human health.

SD 5: Enhance global facilitation, supply chain resilience and

security of international trade

33 Shipping moves over 80%* of world trade, making it an integral part of the global
economy and supply chain. Preventing the disruption of international shipping is therefore in
the global economic interest. Continued effort is needed to ensure that ships move from port
to port without undue delay arising from arrival and departure formalities, to provide for safe,
reliable transportation and effective facilitation of international trade, and to ensure that
appropriate security measures are in place on all international voyages.

34 Drawing from the experiences and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic,
IMO will continue to strengthen the resilience of the global supply chain and maritime industry
to enable the continued flow of goods through international shipping in times of crises.
This includes strengthening the care and recognition of seafarers and appreciation for the role
of the maritime industry in facilitating international trade.

35 Threats such as piracy and armed robbery against ships could disrupt international
trade, threaten lives and increase the burden on maritime transport. Furthermore, to ensure
the safety and security of the maritime transport network, including vital shipping lanes, IMO
will continue to raise awareness of measures for safety and security, and to encourage a
cooperative approach among Member States and stakeholders, such as through timely and
effective information-sharing.

36 Shipping operations are increasingly dependent on electronics and digital

technologies and as such are exposed to cyber risks. Within its mandate, the Organization will
continue to monitor and address unlawful and fraudulent practices in the international maritime
sector, including fraudulent registries and registration of ships, and encourage a cooperative
approach among Member States and stakeholders.

37 In strengthening the prevention and suppression of illicit activities in the maritime

sector, including maritime corruption, IMO will further encourage collaboration and
coordination at the international, regional and national levels, and between government
agencies, maritime transport operators, ports, shippers, seafarers and other stakeholders.

*
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Review of Maritime Transport 2023.

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38 To enhance global facilitation, IMO will seek further international consensus on

reducing, simplifying and standardizing the information required for communications between
ships, ports and authorities. The Organization will develop and promote global standards and
solutions, such as those related to maritime single window systems, that reduce administrative
burdens by facilitating electronic information exchange and balancing the needs of authorities
ashore with the interests of the shipping industry.
SD 6: Address the human element
39 The human element is recognized as a key element of the safety of life at sea and the
protection of the marine environment. Furthermore, the human element is important
particularly when developing and implementing new and existing requirements to ensure
maritime safety and security and the prevention of pollution from ships.

40 Although shipping continues to experience a transformation with the development of

new, emerging and advancing technologies, including digitalization, the human element
continues to play a vital role in the maritime sector both on board and ashore.

41 The necessity to take into account the human element in the work of the Organization,
accompanied by synergies with the work of the United Nations system, has resulted in the
need for increased focus on the human element in the rule-making process.

42 In its role as the global regulator of shipping, IMO will build on work already completed
to address the human element and will take the human element into account in the review,
development and implementation of new and existing requirements. This includes facilitating
cooperation among Governments on practices concerning the human element in the maritime
sector.

43 To address human element-related issues, IMO will develop or amend provisions,

including but not limited to those related to training, certification and watchkeeping. In doing
so, IMO will take into consideration new technologies and alternative fuels, human-centred
design principles, safe manning, drills and exercises, fatigue management, operational safety,
security and environmental protection, among others.
44 In cooperation with relevant stakeholders, IMO will promote fair treatment of
seafarers, gender equality and the empowerment of women, and address seafarer
abandonment, bullying and harassment including sexual assault and sexual harassment.

45 To address the needs of the maritime sector, IMO will take further steps to promote
careers in the maritime industry as a means to encourage more people to pursue a maritime
profession.
SD 7: Ensure the regulatory effectiveness of international shipping
46 The main role of IMO as the global regulator of safe, secure, environmentally sound
and efficient shipping requires it to ensure that a universally adopted, effective, international
regulatory framework is in place and implemented consistently, embracing and integrating
new, emerging, and advancing technologies, without causing unnecessary burden.
47 The current approach and practices draw on the extensive experience of IMO in
developing and adopting standards for international shipping. Reviewing such approaches and
practices allows the Organization to identify improvements, reduce administrative burdens,
enhance the effectiveness of the existing IMO instruments and better assess the need for new
regulations. IMO will take into account the impacts and benefits of the proposed measures,
supported by robust decision-making processes, taking into consideration available data,
including feedback provided by the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS).

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48 By focusing on the development of regulations and goal-based standards, IMO will

help ensure that IMO instruments continue to be relevant, globally implemented and
applicable, and maintain a level playing field. Information, from different sources, including
from the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) and IMSAS, should be
considered as feedback into the regulatory processes of the Organization to allow it to make
informed decisions on reviewing existing regulations and developing new ones.

SD 8: Ensure organizational effectiveness

49 To achieve the Organization's vision and strengthen its ability to address current and
future challenges and opportunities, IMO will improve its organizational and working practices,
where necessary, and foster broader participation by Member States in its work and
decision-making, including through the use of appropriate technologies. To effectively facilitate
its work and improve knowledge sharing, the Organization will consider means of
strengthening its technical and analytical capabilities to collect, manage, analyse and report
on relevant information and data.

50 IMO will continue to introduce and implement best practices in its activities, delivering
efficient and effective processes to deal with the ever-changing work of the Organization,
thereby ensuring that Member States, donors and other partners receive the best value for the
resources they provide.

51 The motivated and skilled staff who lie at the heart of the Organization's success are
essential to its ability to respond effectively to changing demands. IMO will ensure that the
Secretariat continues to be adequately staffed and equipped with the required competencies
and is structured and supported appropriately to deliver the work of the Organization. IMO will
continue to take steps to ensure inclusivity, such as in the areas of multilingualism, gender and
geographical representation, including in all levels of the Secretariat. IMO will also strive to
ensure equal access for all to actively participate in the work of the Organization.

52 IMO will continue to manage and utilize its financial resources effectively, responsibly
and sustainably. In this regard, the ongoing commitment of Member States to provide financial
resources that meet the Organization's long-term expenditures, as well as ensuring adequate
sources of funding for the Organization's activities with the support of other donors, are
essential. In its technical cooperation work, IMO will endeavour to establish new and further
develop existing strategic donor relationships and to optimize other sources of funding.

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TABLE 1 – PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

PI
SD PI Name
Index

# of references in audit findings per instrument (article and

PI 1.1
regulation)

% of corrective actions addressing audit findings and

PI 1.2 observations completed and effectively implemented,
according to the target completion dates

PI 1.3 % of deficiencies and detentions per ship type

PI 1.4 # of deficiencies per category of deficiency

SD 1 Improve
implementation
# of Member States that have ratified each IMO instrument,
of IMO PI 1.5
including those yet to enter into force
instruments
supported by
capacity % of the world's merchant shipping (tonnage) covered by each
PI 1.6
development IMO instrument, including those yet to enter into force

# of technical cooperation programmes/activities, including

project activities, developed and implemented in the identified
PI 1.7 areas requiring technical assistance as a result of the analysis
of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) Consolidated
Audit Summary Reports (CASRs)
# of technical cooperation programmes/activities, including
project activities, requested by Member States, developed and
PI 1.8
implemented related to the implementation of corrective actions
to address (1) IMSAS audit findings and (2) observations

SD 2 Integrate # of proposals submitted to IMO to incorporate new, emerging

new, emerging PI 2.1
and advancing technologies into the regulatory framework
and advancing
technologies in # of outputs to include new, emerging and advancing
the regulatory PI 2.2 technologies (as specified in PI 2.1) on the agenda of IMO
framework organs

PI 3.1 # tonnes of CO2 emissions from international shipping

SD 3 Respond
to climate % of improvement in attained Energy Efficiency Design Index
change and PI 3.2 (EEDI) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI)
reduce against reference line per ship type
greenhouse
gas emissions US$ expenditure on funding of technical cooperation activities
from PI 3.3 and major projects related to energy efficiency and reduced
international emissions
shipping % of ships per ship type with a C, B or A Carbon Intensity
PI 3.4
Indicator (CII) rating

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PI
SD PI Name
Index
% of energy used by international shipping originating from zero
PI 3.5 and near-zero GHG emission technologies, fuels and energy
sources

# of Special Areas designated under MARPOL, including

PI 4.1
Emission Control Areas (ECAs)

SD 4 Continue PI 4.2 # of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) designated

to engage in
ocean # of meetings on Ocean Governance at which the Organization
PI 4.3
governance was represented

US$ expenditure on technical cooperation activities and

PI 4.4
capacity development related to Ocean Governance

# of Contracting Parties to the FAL Convention submitting

PI 5.1
notifications pursuant to article VIII of the FAL Convention

PI 5.2 # of Member States issuing electronic certificates

SD 5 Enhance # of Member States with a system for the electronic exchange
global PI 5.3
of information
facilitation,
supply chain # of piracy incidents per geographical area of incident reported
PI 5.4
resilience and to IMO
security of
international PI 5.5 # of stowaway incidents reported to IMO
trade
US$ expenditure on technical cooperation activities and
PI 5.6
capacity development allocated to facilitation matters
US$ expenditure on technical cooperation activities and
PI 5.7
capacity development allocated to security matters

# of reported very serious marine casualties where the human

PI 6.1
factor has been identified as one of the root causes
# of inspections with human element-related deficiencies
PI 6.2 reported to the IMO under its purview by Port State Control
(PSC) regimes
SD 6 Address # and % of female seafarers as a proportion of total seafarer
PI 6.3
the human population
element
# and % of women employed in the maritime sector as a
PI 6.4
proportion of total personnel employed in the maritime sector

PI 6.5 # and % of female delegates participating in IMO meetings

PI 6.6 # of abandoned seafarers reported to IMO

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PI
SD PI Name
Index

PI 6.7 % of repatriated seafarers by total of abandoned seafarers

SD 7 Ensure
regulatory
# of unified interpretations of provisions per instrument
effectiveness of PI 7.1
approved by IMO
international
shipping

# and % of Member States, IGOs and NGOs attending IMO

PI 8.1
meetings, for each meeting

PI 8.2 % of outputs completed by the original target completion date

% of technical cooperation and capacity development activities

PI 8.3
with effective results for the receiving Member States
% of technical cooperation and capacity development activities
PI 8.4
with long-term impact for the receiving Member States
% of the reporting requirements that can be met by electronic
PI 8.5
SD 8 Ensure means
organizational
effectiveness % of vacant posts in general services and professional/higher
PI 8.6
categories
PI 8.7 % of assessments received from Member States
% of biennial Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme
PI 8.8
(ITCP) funded
PI 8.9 % contribution of Trading Fund surplus to the ITCP

PI 8.10 % of additional external contributions to the budget (non-ITCP)

PI 8.11 % of contributions provided by substantial donations

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TABLE 2 – LIST OF OUTPUTS FOR THE 2024-2025 BIENNIUM

Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
SD 1 1.1 Capacity-building aspects of the IMO Audit Scheme Continuous TCC
reflected in and implemented through the Integrated
Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP)
1.2 Input on identifying emerging needs of developing countries, Continuous TCC MSC/ MEPC/
in particular SIDS and LDCs to be included in the ITCP FAL/LEG
1.3 Revision of the criteria for the provision of mobile satellite 2024 MSC NCSR
communication services in the Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System (GMDSS) (resolution A.1001(25))
1.4 Analysis of consolidated audit summary reports Annual Assembly MSC/ MEPC/ Council
LEG/TCC/ III
1.5 Non-exhaustive list of obligations under instruments Annual MSC/ III
relevant to the IMO Instruments Implementation Code MEPC
(III Code)
1.6 Monitoring of ITCP programme implemented on the Annual TCC
enhancement of maritime training capacities, including
middle and senior management levels
1.7 Identify thematic priorities within the area of maritime safety Annual TCC MSC/ MEPC/
and security, marine environmental protection, facilitation of FAL/LEG
maritime traffic and maritime legislation
1.8 Analysis and consideration of reports on National Maritime Annual TCC
Transport Policy development and Country Maritime Profiles
1.9 Report on activities within ITCP related to the OPRC Annual TCC MEPC
Convention and the OPRC-HNS Protocol
1.10 Report on ITCP programme on support to SIDS and LDCs Annual TCC
for their special shipping needs

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
1.11 Measures to harmonize port State control (PSC) activities Continuous MSC/ HTW/PPR/ NCSR III
and procedures worldwide MEPC
1.14 Development of guidance in relation to Mandatory IMO 2024 MSC/ III
Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) to assist in the MEPC
implementation of the III Code by Member States
1.16 Review of the 2014 Guidelines for the reduction of 2024 MEPC SDC
underwater noise from commercial shipping to address
adverse impacts on marine life (MEPC.1/Circ.833) (2014
Guidelines) and identification of next steps
1.17 Review of IGC Code 2024 MSC CCC
1.18 Development of guidance on assessment and applications 2024 MSC/ III
of remote surveys, ISM Code audits and ISPS Code MEPC
verifications
1.19 Approve ITCP for 2026-2027 2025 TCC
1.21 Development of guidance on matters relating to in-water 2025 MEPC PPR
cleaning
1.23 Evaluation and harmonization of rules and guidance on the 2025 MEPC PPR
discharge of discharge water from EGCS into the aquatic
environment, including conditions and areas
1.24 Review of the BWM Convention based on data gathered in 2025 MEPC
the experience-building phase
1.25 Urgent measures emanating from issues identified during 2025 MEPC
the experience-building phase of the BWM Convention
1.26 Revision of MARPOL Annex IV and associated guidelines 2025 MEPC III/HTW PPR
1.31 Measures to prevent unlawful practices associated with the 2024 LEG
fraudulent registration and fraudulent registries of ships

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
1.32 Implementation of the STCW Convention Continuous MSC HTW
1.34 Development of global maritime SAR services, including Continuous MSC NCSR
harmonization of maritime and aeronautical procedures and
amendments to the IAMSAR Manual
1.35 Review of the appropriateness and effectiveness of SOLAS 2025 MSC NCSR
(New) regulation IV/5 (Provision of radiocommunication services)
SD 2 2.1 Response to matters related to the ITU-R Study Groups and Continuous MSC NCSR
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference
2.2 Approved ballast water management systems which make Annual MEPC
use of Active Substances, taking into account
recommendations of the GESAMP-BWWG
2.3 Amendments to the IGF Code and development of Continuous MSC HTW/PPR /SDC/SSE CCC
guidelines for alternative fuels and related technologies
2.4 Further development of the IP Code and associated 2025 MSC SDC
guidance
2.5 Safety objectives and functional requirements of the 2024 MSC SSE SDC
Guidelines on alternative design and arrangements for
SOLAS chapter II-1
2.6 Guidelines for use of Fibre-Reinforced Plastics (FRP) within 2025 MSC SDC
(New) ship structures
2.8 Revision of the Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk 2024 MSC FAL MSC
(New) Management (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) and identification
of next steps to enhance maritime cybersecurity
2.9 Revision of SOLAS chapters II-1 (part C) and V, and related 2025 MSC SSE SDC
(New) instruments regarding steering and propulsion
requirements, to address both traditional and non-traditional
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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
2.10 Measures to address maritime autonomous surface ships 2025 LEG
(New) (MASS) in the instruments under the purview of the Legal
Committee
2.13 Review of the IBTS Guidelines and amendments to the 2025 MEPC PPR
IOPP Certificate and Oil Record Book
2.15 Development of amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the 2025 MEPC PPR
NOx Technical Code on the use of multiple engine
operational profiles for a marine diesel engine and on the
clarification of test cycles
2.16 Revision of SOLAS chapter III and the International Life- 2024 MSC SSE
Saving Appliance (LSA) Code
2.20 Development of Guidelines for emergency towing 2025 MSC SDC
arrangements for ships other than tanker
2.21 Review of Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) studies by the Continuous MSC
FSA Experts' Group
2.23 Development of a goal-based instrument for maritime 2025 MSC
autonomous surface ships (MASS)
2.25 Revision of the Interim recommendations for carriage of 2024 MSC CCC
liquefied hydrogen in bulk
2.26 Measures to address maritime autonomous surface ships 2025 FAL
(MASS) in the instruments under the purview of the
Facilitation Committee
2.27 Development of performance standards for a digital 2024 MSC NCSR
navigational data system (NAVDAT)
2.28 Development of amendments to SOLAS chapters IV and V 2024 MSC NCSR
and performance standards and guidelines to introduce VHF
Data Exchange System (VDES)

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
SD 3 3.1 Treatment of ozone-depleting substances used by ships Annual MEPC
3.2 Further development of mechanisms needed to achieve the Annual MEPC
reduction of GHG emissions from international shipping
3.3 Reduction of the impact on the Arctic of emissions of Black 2025 MEPC PPR
Carbon from international shipping
3.4 Promotion of technical cooperation and transfer of 2025 MEPC
technology relating to the reduction of GHG emissions from
ships
3.5 Revision of guidelines concerning chapter 4 of MARPOL 2025 MEPC
Annex VI
3.6 EEDI reviews required under regulation 21.6 of MARPOL 2025 MEPC
Annex VI
3.7 Further technical and operational measures for enhancing 2025 MEPC
the energy efficiency of international shipping
3.8 Development of a safety regulatory framework to support Continuous MSC MEPC/III/ HTW/CCC MSC
(New) the reduction of GHG emissions from ships using new /SDC/SSE
technologies and alternative fuels
SD 4 4.1 Identification and protection of Special Areas, Emission Continuous MEPC NCSR
Control Areas and PSSAs and associated protective
measures
4.2 Input to the ITCP on emerging issues relating to sustainable Continuous TCC MSC/ MEPC/
development and achievement of the SDGs FAL/LEG
4.3 Follow-up work emanating from the Action Plan to address 2025 MEPC III/HTW/ PPR
marine plastic litter from ships

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
SD 5 5.1 Application of single window concept Continuous FAL
5.2 Guidelines and guidance on the implementation and Annual MSC
interpretation of SOLAS chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
5.3 Consideration and analysis of reports on piracy and armed Annual MSC
robbery against ships
5.4 Revised guidance relating to the prevention of piracy and Annual MSC LEG
armed robbery to reflect emerging trends and behaviour
patterns
5.5 Analysis and consideration of reports on the linkages Annual TCC
between the Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme
(ITCP) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
5.6 Analysis of possible means of auditing compliance with the 2024 FAL
Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic
5.8 Review and revision of the IMO Compendium on Facilitation Continuous FAL
and Electronic Business, including additional e-business
solutions
5.13 IMO's contribution to addressing unsafe mixed migration by 2025 MSC/FAL/
sea LEG
5.14 Development of guidelines for the prevention and 2024 FAL
suppression of the smuggling of wildlife on ships engaged in
international maritime traffic
5.16 Introduction of the API/PNR concept in maritime transport 2024 FAL
5.17 Development of guidelines on port community systems 2024 FAL
5.18 Review and update the Explanatory Manual to the FAL 2024 FAL
Convention

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
SD 6 6.1 Role of the human element Continuous MSC/ III/PPR/ CCC/ HTW
MEPC SDC/SSE/ NCSR
6.2 Validated model training courses Continuous MSC/ III/PPR/ HTW
MEPC CCC/SDC/SSE/
NCSR
6.3 Reports on unlawful practices associated with certificates of Annual MSC HTW
competency
6.4 Consideration of reports on the application of the joint Annual LEG
IMO/ILO Guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers and
consequential further actions as necessary.
6.7 Consider reports on the issue of financial security in case of 2025 LEG
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
6.8 Fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of 2024 LEG
committing maritime crimes
6.10 Development of an entrant training manual for PSC 2025 MSC/ III
personnel MEPC
6.15 Revision of resolution A.1050(27) to ensure the safety of 2024 MSC III/HTW/ PPR/SDC/ CCC
personnel entering enclosed spaces on board ships SSE
6.17 Comprehensive review of the 1978 STCW Convention and 2026 MSC HTW
Code
SD 7 7.1 Unified interpretation of provisions of IMO safety, security, Continuous MSC/ III/PPR/ CCC/SDC
environment, facilitation, liability and compensation-related MEPC/FAL/ /SSE/
conventions LEG NCSR

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
7.2 Developments in GMDSS services, including guidelines on Continuous MSC NCSR
maritime safety information (MSI)
7.3 Safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and preparation Continuous MEPC PPR
of consequential amendments to the IBC Code
7.4 Lessons learned and safety issues identified from the Annual MSC/ III
analysis of marine safety investigation reports MEPC
7.5 Identified issues relating to the implementation of IMO Annual MSC/ III
instruments from the analysis of data MEPC
7.6 Consideration and analysis of reports and information on Annual MSC/FAL
persons rescued at sea and stowaways
7.7 Consideration and analysis of reports on alleged Annual MEPC III
inadequacy of port reception facilities
7.8 Monitoring the worldwide average sulphur content of fuel Annual MEPC
oils supplied for use on board ships
7.9 Consideration of the review of the rules and guidelines for Continuous Assembly Council
(New) consultative status of non-governmental international
organizations with the International Maritime Organization
7.10 Amendments to the IMDG Code and supplements Continuous MSC CCC
7.11 Development of measures to reduce risks of use and 2024 MEPC PPR
carriage of heavy fuel oil as fuel by ships in Arctic waters
7.12 Strategies developed to facilitate entry into force and 2025 LEG
harmonized interpretation of the HNS Protocol
7.13 Amendments to the IMSBC Code and supplements Continuous MSC CCC
7.14 Revision of the provisions for helicopter facilities in SOLAS 2024 MSC SSE
and the MODU Code

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
7.15 Development of amendments to SOLAS chapter II-2 and the 2025 MSC CCC SSE
FSS Code concerning detection and control of fires in cargo
holds and on the cargo deck of container ships
7.16 Development of a guide compiling best practices to develop 2025 MEPC PPR
(New) local-level marine spill contingency plans to aid States,
particularly local governments and key institutions, in
implementing the OPRC Convention and OPRC-HNS
Protocol
7.17 Measures to transparently assess whether there is a need 2025 LEG
to amend liability limits
7.18 Consideration of applications for consultative status and/or Continuous Assembly Council
(New) periodic review of organizations in consultative status
7.19 Amendments to the LSA Code for thermal performance of 2024 MSC SSE
(New) immersion suits
7.20 Develop measures to prevent the loss of containers at sea 2025 MSC III/HTW/ SDC/NCSR CCC
(New)
7.21 Amendments to the 2011 ESP Code Continuous MSC SDC
7.22 Routeing measures and ship reporting systems Continuous MSC NCSR
7.23 Updates to the LRIT system Continuous MSC NCSR
7.24 Verified goal-based new ship construction standards for Continuous MSC
tankers and bulk carriers
7.25 Amendment to regulation 25 of the of the 1988 Load Line 2024 MSC SDC
(New) Protocol regarding the requirement for setting of guard rails
on the deck structure
7.26 Reports to MSC on information communicated by STCW Annual MSC
Parties

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
7.27 Updated Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System Annual MSC/ III
of Survey and Certification (HSSC) MEPC
7.28 Consideration of reports of incidents involving dangerous Annual MSC/ III CCC
goods or marine pollutants in packaged form on board ships MEPC
or in port areas
7.29 Comprehensive review of the Requirements for 2025 MSC SSE
(New) maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing,
overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching
appliances and release gear (resolution MSC.402(96)) to
address challenges with their implementation
7.30 Amendments to SOLAS chapter III and chapter IV of the 2025 MSC/SSE SSE
(New) LSA Code to require the carriage of self-righting or canopied
reversible liferafts for new ships
7.31 Finalization of a non-mandatory instrument on regulations 2025 MSC III
for non-convention ships
7.32 Development of amendments to paragraph 8.3.5 and 2024 MSC SSE
(New) annex 1 of the 1994 and 2000 HSC Codes
7.33 Development of design and prototype test requirements for 2025 MSC SSE
(New) the arrangements used in the operational testing of free fall
lifeboat release systems without launching the lifeboat
7.34 Revision of the 2010 FTP Code to allow for new fire 2026 MSC SSE
(New) protection systems and materials
7.35 Amendments to the Guidelines for construction, installation, 2024 MSC SSE SDC
(New) maintenance and inspection/survey of means of
embarkation and disembarkation (MSC.1/Circ.1331)
concerning the rigging of safety netting on accommodation
ladders and gangways

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
7.36 New requirements for ventilation of survival craft 2024 MSC SSE
7.37 Evaluation of adequacy of fire protection, detection and 2027 MSC SSE
(New) extinction arrangements in vehicle, special category and ro-
ro spaces in order to reduce the fire risk of ships carrying
new energy vehicles
7.38 Amendments to MARPOL Annex II in order to improve the 2025 MEPC PPR
(New) effectiveness of cargo tank stripping, tank washing
operations and prewash procedures for products with a high
melting point and/or high viscosity
7.39 Guidance for the proper implementation and application of 2024 LEG
(New) IMO liability and compensation conventions
7.40 Revision of the Revised guidelines for the preparation of the 2025 MCS CCC
(New) cargo securing manual (MSC.1/Circ.1353/Rev.2) to include
a harmonized performance standard for lashing software to
permit lashing software as a supplement to the Cargo
Securing Manual
7.41 Development of provisions to consider prohibiting the use of 2025 MSC SSE
fire-fighting foams containing fluorinated substances, in
addition to PFOS for fire-fighting on board ships
7.42 Revision of the Interim explanatory notes for the 2024 MSC HTW/SSE SDC
assessment of passenger ship systems' capabilities after a
fire or flooding casualty (MSC.1/Circ.1369) and related
circulars
7.43 Revision of regulation 13.2.2 of MARPOL Annex VI to clarify 2024 MEPC PPR
that a marine diesel engine replacing a boiler shall be
considered a replacement engine

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
7.44 Revision of SOLAS regulation V/23 and associated 2024 MSC NCSR
instruments to improve the safety of pilot transfer
arrangements
7.45 Development of guidance to assist competent authorities in 2024 MSC III
the implementation of the Cape Town Agreement of 2012
7.49 Development of guidelines for the use of electronic nautical 2025 MSC NCSR
(New) publications (ENP)
7.50 Identification of measures to improve the security and 2025 MSC NCSR
(New) integrity aspects of AIS
SD 8 8.1 Endorsed proposals for the development, maintenance and Continuous Council MSC/ MEPC/
enhancement of information systems and related guidance FAL/LEG/ TCC
(GISIS, websites, etc.)
8.2 Consideration of reports on the management of financial Annual Council
and human resources
8.3 Analysis and consideration of reports on partnership Annual TCC MEPC
arrangements for, and implementation of, environmental
programmes
8.4 Analysis and consideration of reports on the TC Fund, Annual TCC
voluntary trust funds, multi/bilateral funds, cash
contributions and in-kind support under the ITCP
8.5 Analysis and consideration of reports on the implementation Annual TCC
of the approved mechanism for sustainable financing of the
ITCP
8.6 Monitoring measures on new and cost-effective measures Annual TCC
to deliver technical assistance
8.7 Approved TC annual report including ITCP implementation Annual TCC

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
8.8 Comprehensive, transparent, deliverable and adopted 2025 Assembly Council
strategic framework for 2024-2029, including associated
documents, and results-based budget for 2024-2025
8.9 Revised documents on organization and method of work, as Annual Council MSC/
appropriate MEPC/FAL/LEG/TCC
8.10 Analysis and consideration of reports on implementation of Annual TCC
resolution A.1167(32) on Revised Financing and partnership
arrangements for an effective and sustainable ITCP
8.11 Analysis and consideration of the report on the evaluation of 2024 TCC
ITCP covering 2020-2023
8.12 Consideration for the enhancement and improvement of Continuous Council MSC/ MEPC/
multilingualism and the language services at IMO FAL/LEG/ TCC
OW OW 1 Monitoring of South-South cooperation reflected in the ITCP Continuous TCC
and partnerships
OW 2 Reports on the Organization's outreach activities Annual Council
OW 3 Endorsed proposals for new outputs for the 2024-2025 Annual Council MSC/
biennium as accepted by the Committees MEPC/FAL/LEG/TCC
OW 4 Advice and guidance on issues under UNCLOS relevant to Annual LEG
the role of the Organization
OW 5 Provide advice and guidance on issues brought to the Annual LEG
Committee in connection with implementation of IMO
instruments
OW 6 Analysis and consideration of reports on strengthened Annual TCC
regional associations for women managers in the maritime
sector

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Reference Output Description Target Parent Associated Coordinating

to SD, if number completion organ(s) organ(s) organ(s)
applicable year
OW 7 Provide advice and guidance to support availability of Annual LEG
information on comprehensive national legislation and
judicial capacity-building
OW 8 Cooperate with the United Nations on matters of mutual Continuous Assembly MSC/ Council
interest, as well as provide relevant input/guidance MEPC/FAL/LEG/TCC
OW 9 Cooperate with other international bodies on matters of Continuous Assembly MSC/ MEPC/FAL/ Council
mutual interest, as well as provide relevant input/guidance LE/TCC
OW 10 Approved accounts and audited financial reports 2025 Assembly Council
OW 11 Review the Secretariat's Risk Management Exercise for the 2025 Council
2020-2021 biennium

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ANNEX 2

Resolution A.XXXX(33)

Adopted on 6 December 2023

(Agenda item 8)

APPLICATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE ORGANIZATION

THE ASSEMBLY,

RECALLING the directives contained in resolutions A.500(XII) and A.900(21) concerning

coordination of the work of the committees by the Council to ensure consistency with the
overall goals of the Organization, taking into account the views of the committees on priorities
and their responsibilities for substantive technical and legal matters,

ALSO RECALLING the Assembly's commitment, in resolution A.777(18), to improving the work
methods and organization of work of the Organization,

FURTHER RECALLING resolution A.XXXX(33), by which it approved the Strategic Plan for
the Organization for the six-year period 2024 to 2029, including the list of outputs for
the 2024-2025 biennium,

RECALLING IN PARTICULAR its adoption of resolution A.1111(30) on Application of the

Strategic Plan and its request to the Council to keep the document under review,

REAFFIRMING:

- that the Organization's Strategic Plan contains strategic directions enabling IMO
to achieve its mission; and

- that the list of outputs has been developed to provide the linkage between the
Organization's strategic directions, the work of the various IMO organs and the
biennial budget,

RECOGNIZING the need for a uniform basis for the application of the Strategic Plan
throughout the Organization, and for the strengthening of existing working practices through
the provision of enhanced planning and management procedures that are simple,
manageable, proportional, transparent and balanced,

HAVING CONSIDERED the recommendations of the Council, at its 130th session, for the
adoption of the document on Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization,

1 APPROVES the document on Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization,

as set out in the annex to the present resolution;

2 REQUESTS the Council and the committees to review and revise, during
the 2024-2025 biennium, the documents on the organization and method of their work, taking
account of the document on Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization, as
appropriate;

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3 REQUESTS the Secretary-General to review and adjust the present processes and
work methods within the Secretariat in the light of the document on Application of the Strategic
Plan of the Organization, and to develop practical means with the aim of facilitating and
supporting the implementation of the document throughout the Organization;

4 REQUESTS the Council to keep the annexed document under review;

5 REVOKES resolution A.1111(30).

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ANNEX

APPLICATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE ORGANIZATION

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The Strategic Plan for the Organization for the period 2024 to 2029, which has been
adopted by the Assembly, sets out:

.1 the mission statement;

.2 the vision statement;

.3 the overarching principles which should be taken into account in all of the
Organization's work;

.4 the strategic directions for 2024 to 2029;

.5 the performance indicators for measuring the Organization's performance

against the strategic directions; and

.6 the list of outputs that are planned to be delivered by the Organization over a
two-year period.

1.2 The list of outputs provides the linkage between the Organization's strategy and its
day-to-day work, and therefore constitutes the work programme of the Assembly, Council,
committees and their subsidiary bodies for a biennium and is the basis of the Organization's
biennial results-based budget, including the Secretariat's Business Plan.

2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 For the purposes of this document, the following definitions will apply:

.1 "IMO organs": the Council and committees of the Organization specified in

Article 11 of the IMO Convention, including their subsidiary bodies;

.2 "Output": an item to be delivered by one or more IMO organs during the

current biennium or accepted for a subsequent biennium;

.3 "Agenda": a list of outputs for discussion at a particular meeting;

.4 "Biennial agenda": a list of outputs to be delivered by an IMO organ during a

biennium; and

.5 "Post-biennial agenda": a list of outputs accepted by the Council or

committees in one biennium that are to be delivered or initiated in the next
biennium.

3 PURPOSE, AIM AND OBJECTIVES

3.1 The purpose of this document is to provide a uniform basis for the application of the
Strategic Plan throughout the Organization.

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3.2 The aim is to strengthen existing working practices through the provision of planning
and management procedures that are simple, manageable, proportional, transparent and
balanced.

3.3 The document is therefore formulated to achieve the following objectives:

.1 to align and strengthen the planning and reporting processes by linking

agenda setting and reporting clearly to the Strategic Plan;

.2 to strengthen the linkage between outputs on the biennial agenda and the
resources required to deliver the outputs;

.3 to facilitate the efforts of the Council and the committees in controlling and
monitoring the Organization's work;

.4 to promote discipline in adherence to the planning procedures and

documents;

.5 to promote objectivity, clarity and realistic time frames in the establishment

of biennial agendas by the IMO organs;

.6 to ensure maximum possible participation by all Member States and by

organizations with observer status in all of the Organization's work; and

.7 to establish responsibilities and promote involvement in the planning and

reporting processes.

3.4 Nothing in this document shall prohibit the Organization from taking immediate action
on urgent matters if the risk of not acting will adversely affect the Organization's ability to meet
its purposes.

4 APPLICATION

4.1 The document shall be strictly applied by all IMO organs.

4.2 The document will be kept under review by the Council and will be updated as
necessary in the light of experience gained in its application.

4.3 The Council and the committees shall review, align and revise their own documents
on the organization and method of work, taking account of this document.

5 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

5.1 Every six years the Organization's Strategic Plan will be prepared based on an
inclusive process. Within the six years, the Organization will make any necessary adjustments
to the Strategic Plan to ensure its continued relevance in responding to major events and
developments.

5.2 The list of outputs attached to the Strategic Plan will be updated every biennium to
reflect the expected work by the IMO organs to be carried out in the subsequent biennium.

5.3 All IMO organs shall at all times be conscious of the status and purpose of the
Strategic Plan, as well as of the strict linkages between the list of outputs and the budget for
the corresponding biennium.

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Developing the list of outputs

5.4 The Council and the committees shall identify, in a timely manner, the outputs to be
included in the list of outputs for the next biennium and the Secretariat should develop its
Business Plan, as such identification provides a basis for making an estimate of the budget
required for that biennium.

5.5 In the process of constructing the list of outputs for the next biennium, the following
should be included:

.1 continuous and annual outputs within the current list of outputs;

.2 outputs that have not been completed;

.3 outputs from the post-biennial agenda should also be included, subject to

resource availability; and

Any other proposals for new outputs may be included following their assessment in accordance
with the present document.

5.6 Decisions on the list of outputs for the next biennium shall be guided by the strategic
directions in the Strategic Plan and shall take due account of:

.1 the specific necessity for an output to be started during the current biennium;1
.2 the potential impact that the inclusion of an output in the biennial agenda may
have on the timely delivery of outputs during the biennium;
.3 the potential impact that the inclusion of an output may have on the workload
of the IMO organs delivering the output;
.4 the personnel and budgetary resources available;
.5 the potential adverse impacts on the ability of the Organization to meet its
objectives if a decision is made not to accept a proposal for inclusion of an
output in the biennial or post-biennial agendas; and

.6 the potential impact that the inclusion of an output may have on small island
developing States (SIDS) and the least developed countries (LDCs).

5.7 Adoption by the Assembly of the list of outputs and the corresponding results-based
budget for the biennium denotes that the Assembly is satisfied that there is a reasonable match
between the outputs and budget and that the available resources and the meetings programme
should result in the delivery of the outputs planned.

5.8 Outputs may be revised during the biennium by the Council or relevant committee,
taking into account the provisions of paragraph 5.6, if subsequently endorsed by the Council.

5.9 Annex 1, diagram 1, provides an overview of the Organization's overall planning

hierarchy and its links to related processes, and indicates the scope of the present document.

5.10 Annex 1, diagram 2, provides an overview of the Organization's strategic planning

process and its related planning and reporting flows during the course of a biennium.
1
The normal action will be for outputs, if accepted, to be placed on the post-biennial agenda, and only in
exceptional circumstances will outputs be added to the biennial agenda and current list of outputs.

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6 MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

6.1 Management and control of the planning of, and reporting on, the implementation of
the Strategic Plan are critical elements for measuring the Plan's effectiveness and
transparency. Consequently, it is important that proper management and control mechanisms
are in place to ensure that:

.1 biennial agendas and agendas are both clearly linked to the Strategic Plan,
including the list of outputs;

.2 the objectives of the Strategic Plan can be met within the resource
constraints of the Organization and its membership;

.3 the Organization's response to changes in the environment within which it

operates is consistent with the Strategic Plan; and

.4 monitoring and reporting are such that progress on biennial agendas is

explicitly linked to progress on the delivery of outputs.

6.2 In order to provide a transparent link between the Strategic Plan and the
Organization's work, the following principles shall be applied:

.1 the list of outputs shall – together with the Secretariat's Business Plan – form
the basis of the biennial work of all the IMO organs and the budget of the
Organization;

.2 the items contained in the agendas and biennial agendas of all IMO organs
shall all be outputs in the list of outputs or included in the Secretariat's
Business Plan;

.3 the biennial agendas of all IMO organs shall follow format 1 set out in
annex 2;

.4 for outputs with target completion dates within the current biennium, the
biennial agenda (see annex 2, format 1) shall specify the planned year of
completion and include any tasks that are to be completed on an annual basis;

.5 for an action that is expected to take more than one biennium to complete,
the list of outputs shall specify the planned completion year; the responsible
parent organ shall review the relevant output at the end of the biennium to
assess the progress made and make a recommendation on whether to
include it in the next list of outputs;

.6 continuous items are discouraged, but in those cases where they are
deemed unavoidable it is still necessary for them to be given a SMART
definition so that progress during the biennium can be assessed; and

.7 documents submitted to committees and sub-committees shall clearly

demonstrate the direct relation between the proposals they contain and the
output to be delivered under the relevant agenda item, on the basis of the list
of outputs.

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6.3 In order to maintain a balance between effective control and the need for flexibility in
addressing urgent and unexpected challenges within the Organization's mandate, any decision
to include a new output in the current list of outputs, in accordance with section 8, is subject to
the endorsement of the Council, prior to the initiation of work on such outputs.

6.4 In order to ensure transparent and efficient monitoring and reporting on the status of
outputs, all reports shall be prepared in accordance with section 9 of this document.
The Secretariat should also report to the Council on the status of its Business Plan.

7 RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 Member States and the Secretariat shall ensure consistency and discipline in the
administrative management of the planning and reporting cycle.

7.2 Accordingly, the chairs, vice-chairs and secretaries of the Council, committees and
sub-committees have a specific responsibility for effective management of the planning and
reporting cycle and for consistent and rigorous application of this document and of their own
documents on organization and method of work.

7.3 In order to fulfil the function mentioned in paragraph 7.2, well-established cooperation
and coordination are expected between the chairs, vice-chairs and secretaries of the Council,
committees and sub-committees.

8 OUTPUTS

General

8.1 The Council or a committee, in determining whether to accept an output and include
it on their biennial or post-biennial agendas, shall at all times be guided by the Strategic Plan,
and shall in particular take due account of:

.1 the specific necessity for an output to be started during the current biennium;1

.2 the potential impact that the inclusion of an output on the biennial agenda
may have on the timely delivery of outputs during the biennium;

.3 the potential impact that the inclusion of an output may have on the workload
of the IMO organs involved;

.4 the personnel and budgetary resources available;

.5 the potential adverse impact on the ability of the Organization to meet its
objectives if a decision is made not to accept a proposal for inclusion of an
output on the biennial or post-biennial agendas; and

.6 the potential impact that the inclusion of an output may have on small island
developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries (LDCs).

1
The normal action will be for outputs, if accepted, to be placed on the post-biennial agenda, and only in
exceptional circumstances will outputs be added to the biennial agenda and current list of outputs.

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Submission of proposals for outputs

8.2 To enable the Council or a committee to carry out a proper assessment of proposals
for new outputs, submissions containing such proposals must, at a minimum, contain the
information – including demonstration and documentation – specified in the table in annex 3.

8.3 The Committees may receive the results of a Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) study
carried out in accordance with Revised guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use
in the IMO rule-making process (FSA Guidelines) (MSC MEPC.2/Circ.12/Rev.2). The criteria
in paragraph 8.1 also apply to the outcomes of an FSA study that may be regarded by the
Committees as proposals for new outputs.

Preliminary assessment of proposals for outputs

8.4 In order to facilitate consideration of proposals for outputs by the Council or a

committee, the Chair should undertake a preliminary assessment of such proposals. The Chair
should, for that purpose, be supported by the vice-chair and the Secretariat and should consult
the chair of any subsidiary body concerned.

8.5 The outcome of the preliminary assessment should be submitted to the Council or a
committee concerned for approval, and should include the appraisal by the chair of:

.1 whether the proposal complies with the requirements for the submission of
proposals for outputs, as specified in annex 3;

.2 whether the proposal complies with the criteria specified in paragraph 8.6;

.3 whether the demonstrated need of the proposal requires its inclusion on the
biennial agenda; and, if so,

.4 whether the agenda of the IMO organ can absorb the work associated with
the output.

Assessment of proposals for outputs

8.6 Before deciding to accept a proposal for a new output, the Council or committee
concerned shall carry out an assessment of the proposal against the following criteria:

.1 Is the subject addressed by the proposal considered to be within the scope

of the mission of IMO?

.2 Does the proposal involve the exercise of functions conferred upon a

committee by or under any international convention or related instrument?

.3 Has a need for the output been justified and documented?

.4 Has an analysis been provided that justifies and documents the practicality,
feasibility and proportionality of the proposed output?

.5 Has the analysis of the issue sufficiently addressed both the cost to the
maritime industry and the relevant legislative and administrative burdens?2

2
Refer to the checklist in annex 4, which should be completed by all proponents of outputs and attached to
their proposals for consideration by the Council and committees. The Council and committees may also use
the checklist in annex 4 before adopting new, or amending existing, mandatory instruments, in order to
satisfy themselves that administrative requirements have been minimized to the greatest extent possible.

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.6 Are the benefits (e.g. enhanced maritime safety, maritime security, protection
of the marine environment or facilitation of maritime traffic) that are expected
to be derived from the inclusion of the proposed output clearly stated?

.7 Do adequate industry standards exist or are they being developed?

.8 Has the proposed output been properly specified in SMART terms

(specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound)?

.9 Does the completed checklist for addressing the human element

(see annex 5) demonstrate that the human element has been sufficiently
considered and addressed?

.10 If inclusion of the output in the current biennium is proposed, is this action
properly justified?

.11 Would a decision to reject or postpone the commencement of the work in

relation to the proposal pose an unreasonable risk to the Organization's
overall mission?

8.7 Paragraph 8.6 above is also applicable to the outcomes of an FSA study. Annex 6
provides guidance for considering and reviewing the outcomes of FSA studies.

Decision on acceptance and inclusion of outputs

8.8 Based on its assessment in accordance with paragraph 8.6, having taken due account
of the chair's appraisal of the proposal, the Council or a committee may decide that:
.
.1 the proposal is not within the scope of the mission of the Organization and
should not therefore be accepted for inclusion;

.2 the need has not been sufficiently demonstrated and therefore the output
should not be included;

.3 the human element has not been sufficiently considered and addressed, and
therefore the output should not be included;

.4 for outputs for which extensive work is required, such as the revision of
conventions or the preparation of codes, the chair of the associated body, or
the coordinating body if applicable, should be invited, with the support of the
Secretariat, to prepare a comprehensive and coherent plan of work in order
to inform the Council or relevant committee of the full impact of the proposed
output before it finalizes its decision on the output;

.5 the urgency of the proposed action did not justify inclusion within the current
biennium, and therefore accept the output for inclusion in the next biennium;

.6 the implications for the present workload of the Organization are

unacceptable within the current biennium, and therefore accept the output
for inclusion in the next biennium; or

.7 the demonstrated need for the output is such that it should be included,
together with a target date for completion, in the biennial agenda, provided it
is satisfied that the implications for the workload and planning are
acceptable.

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Mission Need to Human Urgency Workload/personnel Decision

carry out element to deliver and budgetary
the work considered and the output resources
addressed
Within the Demonstrated Demonstrated Justified Implication of workload Accept output
mission of the and planning are for inclusion
Organization acceptable within the within
current biennium the current
biennium
Implications for Accept output
the present workload of for inclusion in
the Organization are the next
unacceptable within the biennium
current biennium
Demonstrated Demonstrated Not Justified Acceptable to next Accept output
biennium for inclusion in
the next
biennium
Not Not Not Justified No need to further Output not to be
demonstrated demonstrated consider accepted for
inclusion
Outside the No need to No need to No need to No need to further Output not to be
mission of the further further consider further consider consider accepted for
Organization consider inclusion

8.9 Following a decision by the Council or a committee to include an output in its biennial
or post-biennial agenda, it shall decide whether the output contributes to the delivery of a
strategic direction. Outputs that are not directly related to the strategic directions can be
accepted as "Other Work".

8.10 Following a decision by the Council or a committee to include an output in its

post-biennial agenda, it shall include the output, and the timescale for completion, in its
proposals for the list of outputs of the next biennium.

Decision on inclusion in the biennial agenda of subsidiary bodies

8.11 A decision by the Council or a committee to include an output in the biennial agenda
of a subsidiary body shall include clear and detailed instructions for the work to be undertaken
by the subsidiary body/bodies concerned, preferably by establishing the terms of reference
under which such work should be undertaken.

Coordination of outputs included on the agenda of more than one subsidiary body

8.12 A decision by the Council or a committee to include an output on the agenda of more
than one subsidiary body shall:

.1 designate the subsidiary body that is to coordinate the work so as to avoid

duplication, maintain consistency in the standards being developed and
ensure effective communication between the subsidiary bodies concerned;

.2 ensure that the coordinating subsidiary body can complete the work by the
target completion date;

.3 ensure that only those subsidiary bodies essential for the completion of the
work will be involved, in order to avoid superfluous work and documentation;

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.4 ensure that the work is included in the biennial agendas of all the subsidiary
bodies concerned;

.5 ensure that all the subsidiary bodies concerned are provided with the
instructions related to the output, including the completed checklist for
addressing the human element (see annex 5) for consideration during their
inputs to the work;

.6 ensure that the coordinating subsidiary body reports to its parent organ(s) on
the status of the work; and

.7 for interrelated outputs contributing to the same overall objective, designate

the subsidiary body to oversee the consistency of the work on those outputs.

8.13 For interrelated outputs contributing to the same overall objective, designate the
subsidiary body to oversee the consistency of the work on those outputs.

Other principles regarding outputs

8.14 The committees shall report on their decisions on proposals for outputs in their regular
reports to the Council, for endorsement and in order to facilitate the monitoring of the delivery
of current biennial agendas and the planning of future work.

8.15 Proposals for the inclusion of outputs shall not be submitted to a subsidiary body.
A subsidiary body shall not undertake work on outputs or expand the scope of outputs unless
directed or authorized to do so by its parent organ.

8.16 Proposals for the inclusion of outputs may be developed and submitted by a
subsidiary body when such proposals arise from other outputs already on the agenda of that
subsidiary body.

8.17 Proposals for the inclusion of outputs which are submitted by non-governmental
organizations shall be co-sponsored by Governments.

8.18 Follow-up action in response to specific requests for action emanating from the
Assembly and diplomatic conferences convened by IMO, United Nations conferences and
bodies, regional intergovernmental conferences and other international and intergovernmental
organizations, inter alia, shall be evaluated in the light of the present document.

8.19 In pursuance of resolution A.998(25) on Need for capacity-building for the

development and implementation of new, and amendments to existing, instruments, the
Council or a committees should assess the implications for capacity development and
technical cooperation and assistance against the criteria for identification of capacity-building
implications.

9 FORMAT AND CONTENT OF REPORTS

9.1 Reports on the status of outputs included in the list of outputs shall follow format 1 set
out in annex 2, and shall constitute or be annexed to the reports of each session of the
sub-committees3 and committees and the biennial report of the Council to the Assembly.
Such reports shall identify new outputs accepted for inclusion in the biennial agendas.

3
Should an associated organ not have been requested to consider an output during a session in the biennium,
that organ is not required to include the specific output in its biennial agenda for that session.

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9.2 In preparing its own report, each IMO organ shall incorporate all reports it has
received since its previous report on the status of outputs.

9.3 The committees shall establish and maintain post-biennial agendas which shall follow
format 2 set out in annex 2. These shall be annexed to the reports of each session.

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Annex 1
STRATEGIC PLANNING OUTLINE

DIAGRAM 1: OVERVIEW

IMO MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of IMO, as a United Nations specialized agency, is to promote safe, secure, environmentally sound,
efficient and sustainable shipping through cooperation. This will be accomplished by adopting the highest
practicable standards of maritime safety and security, efficiency of navigation and prevention and control of
pollution from ships, as well as through consideration of the related legal matters and effective implementation
of IMO instruments with a view to their universal and uniform application.

TRENDS, DEVELOPMENTS AND CONSEQUENTIAL CHALLENGES FOR IMO
In the context of its mission, the major challenges of the Organization are periodically identified through an
analysis of general trends and developments in the shipping industry. This assessment forms the basis for the
identification or review of strategic directions.

STRATEGIC PLAN (SP)
The Strategic Plan establishes:

1 the vision statement of the Organization;

2 the overarching principles for the Organization's Strategic Plan;
3 the strategic directions providing the focus of the Organization in the six-year period;
4 the performance indicators related to the strategic directions; and
5 the list of outputs for the biennium.

Performance Systematic performance monitoring through

 monitoring performance indicators (PIs)
 Risk The Strategic Plan provides context for the
 management Secretariat's Risk Management Framework

SECRETARIAT'S BUSINESS PLAN

In order to support the biennial work of the Organization, the Secretariat will develop its Business Plan for the
biennium.
 
Biennial budget  Biennial agendas

The outputs established in the list of outputs, The outputs established form the basis for the biennial work
together with the Secretariat's Business Plan, of the IMO organs.
form the basis for the budget for the Consequently, the biennial agendas of the respective IMO
corresponding biennium. organs should only contain items explicitly related to the
In particular, the budget should provide established outputs.
sufficient financial resources for the delivery of Proposals for inclusion of outputs during the biennium should
the results approved biennially by the only be accepted after a full assessment of their impact on
Assembly. the delivery of outputs already in the list of outputs.
All IMO organs should periodically report on the status of
outputs they are responsible for delivering.

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DIAGRAM 2: STEERING AND REPORTING FLOWS

ASSEMBLY
END YEAR X: END YEAR X+2 and END YEAR X+4:
▪ Adopts Strategic Plan for period X+1 to X+6 ▪ Considers report on status of outputs for current
▪ Adopts list of outputs included in the Strategic Plan for biennium
biennium X+1 to X+2 ▪ Adopts updated Strategic Plan (if required)
▪ Adopts budget for biennium X+1 to X+2 ▪ Adopts list of outputs for next biennium
▪ Adopts budget for next biennium

   

COUNCIL
▪ Performs Assembly functions between Assembly
S-G/SECRETARIAT meetings
▪ Reports to Council on status of the ▪ Works on Council's outputs
Secretariat's Business Plan ▪ Monitors status of outputs
▪ Reports to Council on status of ▪ Monitors status of the Secretariat's Business Plan
biennial budget ▪ Endorses outputs for current biennium
▪ Monitors status of biennial budget
Year X+2 and X+4:
Submits to Council proposal for results-  Year X+2 and X+4:
based budget and the Secretariat's ▪ Reviews Strategic Plan
Business Plan for the next biennium. ▪ Considers committees' proposals for outputs for the
next biennium
▪ Considers the Secretariat's Business Plan for the next
biennium
▪ Considers proposal for next biennium's budget
▪ Submits to Assembly
- consolidated report on status of outputs
- proposal for updated Strategic Plan
- proposal for list of outputs for next biennium
- proposal for budget for the next biennium

 
COMMITTEES
FAL LEG TCC MEPC MSC
▪ Work on committees' outputs
▪ Report to Council on status of outputs
▪ Report on decisions on outputs
▪ Assess proposals for outputs
▪ Year X+2 and X+4: submit proposals to Council for list of outputs for the next biennium
AS PARENT BODIES
▪ Agenda setting for sub-committees
▪ Monitoring of S-Cs' biennial agendas
➔ Steering ▪ Consideration of S-Cs' progress reports
 Reporting ▪ Assignment of output



SUB-COMMITTEES

CCC HTW III NSCR PPR SDC SSE

▪ Work on sub-committees' outputs

▪ Report to parent bodies on status of outputs
▪ Review and report to parent bodies on biennial agenda

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Annex 2

FORMAT 1: BIENNIAL STATUS REPORT

[Name of organ]
Status of
Reference to Target Status of
Output Parent Associated Coordinating output
SD, if Description completion output for Referencesd
numbera organ(s) organ(s) organ for
applicable yearb Year 1c
Year 2c

Notes:

Notes:

Notes:

a When individual outputs contain multiple deliverables, the format should report on each individual deliverable.
b The target completion year should be specified as a year, or indicate that the item is annual or continuous. This should not indicate a
number of sessions.
c The entries under the "Status of output" columns are to be classified as follows:
- "completed" signifies that the output for the year in question has been duly finalized;
- "in progress" signifies that work on the output has been progressed, and that finalization is expected in the target completion year;
- "ongoing" signifies that the outputs relate to work of the respective IMO organs that is a permanent or continuous task;
- "postponed" signifies that the respective IMO organ has decided to defer the production of relevant outputs to another time
(for example, until the receipt of corresponding submissions) and accordingly that the output has been included on the
post-biennial agenda;
- "extended" signifies that further work is necessary and that the output will not be finalized as planned; and
- due to the nature of annual outputs, the status can either be "completed" or "postponed".
d References should be made to the relevant part of the organ's report on this item.

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FORMAT 2: POST-BIENNIAL AGENDAS OF COMMITTEES

[NAME OF COMMITTEE]
ACCEPTED POST-BIENNIAL OUTPUTS
Reference Parent Associated Coordinating
to strategic Timescale Reference
Number Bienniume Description organ(s) organ(s) organ
direction, if
applicable

Notes:
e
Biennium when the output was placed on the post-biennial agenda

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Annex 3
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN SUBMISSIONS OF PROPOSALS
FOR INCLUSION OF AN OUTPUT
(Reference: paragraph 8.2)
1 IMO objectives: Provide evidence of whether and how the proposal:
.1 is within the scope of the mission of IMO; and
.2 contributes to the implementation of the strategic directions established in
the Strategic Plan, if applicable; outputs that are not directly related to the
strategic directions can be accepted as "Other work".

2 Need: Demonstrate and document:

.1 the need for the proposed output in terms of the risks or hazards deemed
necessary to be addressed;4 and
.2 the evidence to support the perceived need.

3 Analysis of the issue: Provide an analysis of the proposed measure, including an

assessment of its practicability, feasibility and proportionality.
4 Analysis of implications: Provide an analysis of the implications of the proposal,
addressing the cost to the maritime industry as well as the relevant legislative and
administrative burdens (including the proposed method(s) of fulfilling any resulting
administrative requirement).
5 Benefits: Provide evidence that the benefits vis-à-vis enhanced maritime safety,
maritime security or protection of the marine environment expected to be derived from
the inclusion of the new item justify the proposed action.
6 Industry standards: Provide information on whether adequate industry standards
exist or are being developed and on the intended relationship between such
standards and the proposed output.
7 Output: Specify the intended output in SMART terms (specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic, time-bound) including the scope of application. If work on an
output is expected to go beyond one biennium, the expected deliverables for each
biennium should be detailed.
8 Human element: Demonstrate that the human element has been sufficiently
considered and addressed during the development of the proposal by providing the
completed checklist set out in annex 5 to this document.
9 Urgency: Provide, with reference to the current Strategic Plan, evidence of:
.1 the urgency of the proposed output including any proposal to include the
proposed output on the biennial agenda; and

.2 the date that the proposed output should be completed.

10 Action required: Specify the action required by the IMO organ.

4
If the proposed output included the development of a new convention or the amendment of an existing
convention, the principles contained in A.500(XII) and A.998(25) on the demonstration of a "compelling
need" should be respected.

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Annex 4

CHECKLIST FOR IDENTIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

This checklist should be used when preparing the analysis of implications required in
submissions of proposals for inclusion of outputs. For the purpose of this analysis, the term
"administrative requirement" is defined, in accordance with resolution A.1043(27), as an
obligation, arising from a mandatory IMO instrument, to provide or retain information or data.

Instructions:

(A) If the answer to any of the questions below is YES, the Member State proposing an output
should provide supporting details on whether the requirements are likely to involve start-up
and/or ongoing costs. The Member State should also give a brief description of the
requirement and, if possible, provide recommendations for further work, e.g. would it be
possible to combine the activity with an existing requirement.

(B) If the proposal for the output does not contain such an activity, answer NR (Not required).

(C) For any administrative requirement, full consideration should be given to electronic means
of fulfilling the requirement in order to alleviate administrative burdens.

1 Notification and reporting? NR Yes

Reporting certain events before or after the event has taken place, e.g. □ Start-up
notification of voyage, statistical reporting for IMO Members, etc. □ Ongoing

Description of administrative requirement(s) and method of fulfilling it: (if the answer is yes)

2 Record keeping? NR Yes

Keeping statutory documents up to date, e.g. records of accidents, □ Start-up
records of cargo, records of inspections, records of education, etc. □ Ongoing

Description of administrative requirement(s) and method of fulfilling it: (if the answer is yes)

3 Publication and documentation? NR Yes

Producing documents for third parties, e.g. warning signs, registration □ Start-up
displays, publication of results of testing, etc. □ Ongoing

Description of administrative requirement(s) and method of fulfilling it: (if the answer is yes)

4 Permits or applications? NR Yes

Applying for and maintaining permission to operate, e.g. certificates, □ Start-up
classification society costs, etc. □ Ongoing
Description of administrative requirement(s) and method of fulfilling it: (if the answer is yes)

5 Other identified requirements? NR Yes

□ Start-up
□ Ongoing
Description of administrative requirement(s) and method of fulfilling it: (if the answer is yes)

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Annex 5

MONITORING AND CONTROLLING CONSIDERATION

OF THE HUMAN ELEMENT BY IMO BODIES

1 Introduction

1.1 Resolution A.947(23) on Human element vision, principles and goals for the
Organization requests the Maritime Safety Committee and the Marine Environment Protection
Committee to consider proposals for new or revised instruments or procedures relating to the
safety of life at sea, security and the protection of the marine environment, taking into account
its annexed human element vision, principles and goals.

1.2 These human element vision, principles and goals state:

"Vision

To significantly enhance maritime safety, security and the quality of the marine
environment by addressing human element issues to improve performance.

Principles

a) The human element is a complex multidimensional issue that affects

maritime safety, security and marine environmental protection. It involves the
entire spectrum of human activities performed by ships’ crews, shore-based
management, regulatory bodies, recognized organizations, shipyards,
legislators and other relevant parties, all of whom need to cooperate to
address human element issues effectively.

b) The Organization, when developing regulations, should honour the seafarer

by seeking and respecting the opinions of those that do the work at sea.

c) Effective remedial action following maritime casualties requires a sound

understanding of human element involvement in accident causation. This is
gained by thorough investigation and systematic analysis of casualties for
the contributory factors and the causal chain of events.

d) In the process of developing regulations, it should be recognized that

adequate safeguards must be in place to ensure that a single human or
organizational error will not cause an accident through the application of
these regulations.

e) Rules and regulations which address seafarers directly should be simple,

clear and comprehensive.

f) Crew endurance, defined as the ability to maintain performance within safety

limits, is a function of many complex and interacting variables including
individual capabilities, management policies, cultural factors, experience,
training, job skills and work environment.

g) Dissemination of information through effective communication is essential to

sound management and operational decisions.

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h) Consideration of human element matters should aim at decreasing the

possibility of human and organizational error as far as possible.

Goals

a) To have in place a structured approach for the proper consideration of human

element issues for use in the development of regulations and guidelines by
all committees and sub-committees.

b) To conduct a comprehensive review of selected existing IMO instruments

from the human element perspective.

c) To promote and communicate, through human element principles, a

maritime safety culture, security consciousness and heightened marine
environment awareness.

d) To provide a framework to encourage the development of non-regulatory

solutions and their assessment, on the basis of human element principles.

e) To have in place a system for identifying and disseminating maritime

interests studies, research and other relevant information on the human
element, including the findings of marine and non-marine incident
investigations.

f) To provide educational material for seafarers designed to increase their

knowledge and awareness of the impact of human element issues on safe
ship operations, and help them do the right thing.

g) To provide a framework for understanding the very complex system of

interrelated human element factors, incorporating operational objectives,
personal endurance concerns, organizational policies and practices, and
environmental factors, in order to facilitate the identification and
management of risk factors in a holistic and systematic manner."

2 Purpose

2.1 The purpose of this procedure and guidance is to meet goal (a) of
resolution A.947(23):

"To have in place a structured approach for the proper consideration of human
element issues for use in the development of regulations and guidelines by all
committees and sub-committees."

2.2 The scope of this procedure is all outputs from MEPC and MSC and their subsidiary
bodies.

3 Procedure

3.1 The relevant bodies shall ensure that human element issues are considered and
assessed by following the procedure described below.

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Preparation of a proposal for new output

3.2 A proposal for a new output shall involve completion of the checklist set out in the
appendix of this procedure and its provision to the relevant Committee as per annex 1 of this
document.

3.3 Any human element considerations shall be identified in preparing a proposal for a
new output. The means by which they are addressed should be included in the instructions.
Where insufficient information is available, an action plan shall be included by which the
consideration may be fully addressed.

3.4 Human element or other necessary expertise shall be engaged to ensure satisfactory
completion of the checklist.

Assessment of a proposal for new output

3.5 The relevant Committee shall:

.1 review the checklist to ensure that all human element risks have been
considered and addressed; and

.2 ensure that terms of reference to subsidiary bodies include clear instructions

on addressing the human element considerations identified in the completed
checklist.

Work carried out on the output

3.6 Work on the output shall take account of the human element considerations, and the
means by which they might be addressed, as identified in the completed checklist.

3.7 The relevant Committee, or subsidiary body, shall ensure that the identified human
element considerations are addressed during the work.

3.8 Within the scope of the output, further human element considerations may be
identified and addressed during the work.

3.9 The relevant Committee, or subsidiary body, shall ensure that appropriate human
element expertise is made available.

Approval of work completed under the output

3.10 At the time of approval, the relevant Committee shall review the output to ensure that
human element considerations, as identified in the checklist, were appropriately addressed in
the final output.

4 Guidance for completing the checklist

General principles

4.1 Completion of the checklist should take account of both the intended output and its
direct effects on the human element, as well as any potential unintended consequences.

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4.2 It should also take into account the effects of both the circumstances prior to the
implementation date, where modifications may be made, and those once implementation is
complete.

4.3 Completion of the checklist should involve seeking input from seafarers or their
proxies. Other stakeholders may be consulted, such as shipping companies and regulators.

4.4 The checklist includes references to relevant IMO documents. These may be used to
correctly identify the considerations and the means by which they are addressed.
The references may be included in the final output. Additional IMO references and other
guidance such as those originating with the International Labour Organization and industry
organizations may be added. References that are not relevant may be struck out.

4.5 Consideration of hazards should recognize that there may be alternative means by
which risks may be addressed. These means may differ in their effectiveness as illustrated by
the following well known Hierarchy of Hazard Controls (originated by the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, United States of America).

Hierarchy of controls

4.6 The hierarchy of controls is listed in order of effectiveness as follows:

Elimination – Physically removing the hazard is the most effective control.

An example in the shipping industry might be that a requirement for working at height
to maintain a piece of equipment could be eliminated by having all critical components
at deck level.

Substitution – Involves replacing something that produces a hazard with something

that does not produce a hazard. An example in the shipping industry might be the
substitution of non-TBT anti-fouling.

Engineering controls – These do not remove hazards, but rather isolate people from
hazards. Examples in the shipping industry might be equipment with inherently high
noise levels isolated by locating in an acoustic enclosure or the rotating part of
equipment fitted with a guard to prevent contact with the operator.

Administrative controls – These are changes in the way people work. Examples
may be signage, procedures or training and are generally seen as less effective
controls.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) – This control is seen as the least effective
due to the problems with ensuring that PPE is properly used and maintained.
In addition, some PPEs increase physiological effort to complete a task.

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APPENDIX

CHECKLIST FOR CONSIDERING AND ADDRESSING THE HUMAN ELEMENT

This checklist consists of five questions as follows:

.1 questions 1 to 4 are risk-based questions intended to identify risks from the

implementation and operation of new outputs; and

.2 question 5 is a list of measures for addressing the human element.

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1 2 3 4 5
Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
Other relevant references may If answer to question is "yes" Identify how human element
be added identify considerations. If answer considerations should be
Workload is "no" make proper justification addressed in the output
Strike out references that are
not relevant
1 Does the "output" affect
workload?

1.1 On board, especially in the Revised guidelines for the

already intensive phases of the operational implementation of
voyage and port operations to: the International Safety
Management (ISM) Code by
Companies
(MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8)

Guidelines on fatigue
(MSC.1/Circ.1598)

Principles of minimum safe

manning
(resolution A.1047(27))

Guidelines for the investigation

of accidents where fatigue may
have been an issue
(MSC/Circ.621)
1.1.1 Operations including navigation,
cargo and engineering
1.1.2 Maintenance of the ships
structure and its equipment
1.1.3 Onboard administration in
support of the ships'
management systems

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Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
1.1.4 Onboard administration related to
regulation involving flag States,
classification societies, port State
and other bodies such as
charterers and port authorities
1.1.5 Increased workload or time
pressure on personnel if involved
in implementation of changes
prior to the implementation date
1.2 Ashore, in a manner that would
affect the ships operation to:
1.2.1 Companies' administration
1.2.2 Flag State, port State and
classification societies
administration such that
certification and other processes
are compromised or delayed

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Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
Other relevant references may If answer to question is "yes" Identify how human element
be added identify considerations. If answer considerations should be
Decision-making is "no" make proper justification addressed in the output
Strike out references that are not
relevant
2 Does the "output" impact
decision-making on board
the ship?

2.1 By confusion with existing

requirements and regulations
2.2 By changing responsibilities as
laid out in the ISM Code
2.3 By creating complexity in its
implementation and/or in the
safety management systems
2.4 By requiring increased mental
effort, such as the need to find,
transform and analyse data or
result in the need to make
judgements based on
incomplete information
2.5 By limiting the time available to
establish situational
awareness, decide,
communicate (possibly across
time zones) or check
2.6 By increasing reliance on
judgement and administrative
controls to manage major risks
such as oil spills and collisions

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Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
Other relevant references may If answer to question is "yes" Identify how human element
be added identify considerations. If answer considerations should be
Living and Working Environment is "no" make proper justification addressed in the output
Strike out references that are not
relevant
3 Does the "output" affect the Guidelines on the basic elements
living and working of a shipboard occupational
environment? health and safety programme
(MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.3)

Guidelines on fatigue
(MSC.1/Circ.1598)
3.1 By interfering with existing
arrangements for abandonment,
fire-fighting and other
emergency plans or procedures
3.2 By introducing new materials
that could create an explosion,
fire, environmental or
occupational health risk
3.3 By introducing new high energy
sources such as high-voltage,
high pressure fluids
3.4 By affecting access or egress
and causing lack of ventilation
in working spaces
3.5 By affecting the habitability of
accommodation spaces due to
noise, vibration, temperatures,
dust and other contaminants

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Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
Other relevant references may If answer to question is "yes" Identify how human element
be added identify considerations. If answer considerations should be
Operation and Maintenance is "no" make proper justification addressed in the output
Strike out references that are not
relevant
4 Does the "output" affect the Revised guidelines for the
operation and maintenance operational implementation of the
of the ship, its structure or International Safety Management
systems and equipment? (ISM) Code by Companies
(MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8)

Guidelines for bridge equipment

and systems, their arrangement
and integration (BES)
(SN.1/Circ.288)

Principles of minimum safe

manning (resolution A.1047(27))

Issues to be considered when

introducing new technology on
board ships (MSC/Circ.1091)

Guideline on software quality

assurance and human-centred
design for e-navigation
(MSC.1/Circ.1512)

Guidelines for the

standardization of user interface
design for navigation equipment
(MSC.1/Circ.1609)

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Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
4.1 By introducing equipment that
the user may find difficult to
operate or maintain or may be
unreliable
4.2 By introducing new and/or novel
technology, or technology that
changes the role of the person
4.3 By introducing requirements for
new competencies and roles
4.4 By overloading existing
infrastructure such as power
generation and ventilation
systems
4.5 By poor integration with existing
systems and controls
4.6 By introducing new and
unfamiliar
operations/procedures
4.7 By introducing new and
unfamiliar operating interfaces?
4.8 By introducing risks to the ship
during any modifications
required prior to the
implementation date of the
output

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1 2 3 4 5
Question Yes/ IMO references Considerations Instructions
No
Other relevant references may If answer to question is "yes" Identify how human element
be added identify considerations. If answer considerations should be
Measures to address the human element is "no" make proper justification addressed in the output
Strike out references that are not
relevant
5 Does the "output" require Shipboard technical operating
changes to: and maintenance manuals
(MSC.1/Circ.1253)

Revised guidelines for the

operational implementation of
the International Safety
Management (ISM) Code by
Companies
(MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.8)
5.1 Training
5.2 Practical skill development and
competences
5.3 Operating, management and/or
maintenance procedures
5.4 Information/manuals for
operation and maintenance
5.5 Spares outfit
5.6 Occupational safety
requirements including
guarding and PPE
5.7 Shore support

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Annex 6

GUIDELINES FOR CONSIDERING AND REVIEWING THE

OUTCOMES OF FSA STUDIES

Purpose

1 The purpose of these guidelines is to assist the committees in considering and

reviewing the outcomes (i.e. risk control options (RCOs) or other recommendations) of FSA
studies. These guidelines provide a bridge between the revised FSA Guidelines
(MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.12/Rev.2) and the document on Application of the Strategic Plan of the
Organization.

Background

2 The revised FSA Guidelines (MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.12/Rev.2) adequately cover the

procedures to manage outcomes of an FSA study from initial submission to the committee
through to the report of the FSA Experts Group to the committee.

3 The document on Application of the Strategic Plan of the Organization contains

guidance on how the committees may consider placing new outputs on the biennial agenda of
the different bodies.

Guidance for Committees

4 Upon receipt of the outcomes of an FSA study the committees should conduct a
preliminary assessment, and the committees may decide to:

.1 reject an outcome without any further action; or

.2 review the information submitted with an outcome in order to determine

equivalence to the requirements for submitting proposals for outputs.

5 Based on paragraph 4.2 above, the committees may decide to:

.1 accept the information submitted with the outcome as equivalent to a

proposal for an output, place the item on the biennial agenda or post-biennial
agenda, and forward the outcome to the cognizant sub-committee or other
bodies concerned for technical review and advice, and possible
implementation; or

.2 request submission of a proposal for an output.

6 To enable the committees to carry out proper use of recommendations contained in

FSA studies, the decision flow chart (see figure 1) should be used to guide consistent
management of outcomes.

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Receipt of
the outcomes
(paragraph 4)

Reject Yes Record the rejection in

an outcome? the committee's report
(paragraph 4.1)

No

Is this Forward the outcome

equivalent to Yes
to the cognizant
proposal for sub-committee and
outputs? place it on the agenda
(paragraph 4.2) (paragraph 5.1)

No

Request submission of
proposal for new output
(paragraph 5.2)

Figure 1 – Flow chart for committees' management of outcomes

(i.e. RCOs or other recommendations from an FSA study)

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