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International Maritime Organization: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Organisation Maritime Internationale • IMCO • Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization • IMO
Date 1948 - present
Headquarters London
Areas Of Involvement international trade • Maritime law • shipping • Liability

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