Maritime Institutions

Maritime Institutions

The international maritime industry is governed and supported by a network of intergovernmental organisations, classification societies, and specialised agencies. These institutions set the legal and regulatory framework within which ship arrest, maritime liens, and enforcement operate.

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Key Institutions

The most relevant institutions for maritime arrest practitioners include the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Comite Maritime International (CMI), BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Lloyd’s of London, the Baltic Exchange, and the World Maritime University (WMU).