국제해사기구(IMO)와 해양환경보호를 위한 최근 동향

Abstract

The increase of pollutants and the development of scientific technology is harmful elements to the sea which is engaged in the interests of mankind in terms of obtaining marine products necessary for existence, utilizing navigation as an important means of transportation and maintaining ecological balance of nature. However, as we can see in the examples of maritime pollution and the pollution by each factor, the reality is that we did not apply the real value of the ocean. As a result, the need to protect benefit of the law and apply the value of the ocean became clear through agreements for the oceanic environmental protection by variety of international organizations. International Maritime Organization was founded in order to standardize the building of a ship and operating facilities, to promote efficiency of lifesaving equipments and search rescue establishments, to prevent and regulate maritime pollution by ships and to remove distinctive measures and unnecessary restrictions affected by many countries. In order to obtain the objectives, those conclusions have been drawn that recommendations concerning commercial procedures of international shipping industry, smoothness of maritime environmental through applying agreements, conventions and appropriate treaties, and consultation and information exchange of member nations are necessary. A series of these activities are linked with strengthening roles of International Maritime Organization, therefore it could be presented as the effective enforcement measures of International Maritime Organization for the grand subject of maritime environment protection.