효율적인 IMO 의제개발을 위한 개선방안 연구

Abstract

The IMO(International Maritime Organization) is one of the specialized organization of the UN(United Nations) and has an decisive effect on the global shipping and Shipbuilding industries. It also makes great effort to legislates many shipping-related international conventions in order to ensure safer and cleaner oceans. In addition, It amends many conventions for the introduction of new technologies and does its best to achieve the prompt entry into force of amendments that would affect global shipping and shipbuilding industries.

The IMO works only for the planed outputs that were already included in the High-Level Action Plan of its Strategic Plan. That is why Each member states is eager to exercise their influence through the development and submission of the IMO agendas for inclusion into its Strategic Plan. Despite the Republic of Korea being one of the IMO’s Category A members, having appointed IMO staff including an IMO Secretary general, its influence is lacking when compared to other developed countries in matters of IMO activities. Co-operation with all organs concerned is required at the national level.

The IMO has its own specific method of work and we should first understand its guidelines on the Strategic plan and High-level action plan for effective responses in IMO activities. Its method of work is still changing continuously. The proactive action is necessary.

The IMO′s Strategic Plan and High-level action plan are the basis of all its activities, The IMO never performs any activities that are not included in its Strategic Plan and High-level action plan. The full understanding of what kind of Outputs they perform and systematic preparation for developing agendas is required at the national level. We should especilally make an effort to adopt an agenda that promotes national competitiveness.

In order to respond to the IMO′s work and develop its agendas, it is necessary to prepare a measure for introducing a professional position system. It is also essential to develop the agenda in accordance with the global trends and the domestic situation. Discovering a innovative agenda in accordance with world trends and domestic technology will produce a competitive advantage over the world. The consideration of Agendas that have the possibility of being adopted into the Strategic plan in the future is also important. Support at the state level is necessary. Developing specialized human resources also enables proactive approach to the IMO′s work and will improve our national power.

The international influence of the IMO on Shipping industries will increase continuously. If not responded to immediately, it will cause socio-economic losses and severe damage to our status as one of the IMO′s Category A members. A proactive attitude toward the IMO′s work will raise our country′s status and national competitiveness.