Technical Committees
The technical work of the International Maritime Organisation is carried out by a series of Committees. This includes:
- The Marine environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
- The Legal Committee
- The Technical Cooperation Committee, for capacity building
- The Facilitation Committee, to simplify the documentation and formalities required in international shipping.
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