Where can I obtain the text of the IMO conventions?
Texts of IMO Conventions can be purchased via the Publications section. Texts can also be found in national public libraries and in the libraries of maritime training institutes. On a trial basis, a number of texts are available to download. For legal purposes, only the authentic texts and certified copies of Conventions and amendments should be used. Please note that texts of IMO Conventions found on external websites may not be up to date. You should also contact your national maritime Administration. Conventions ratified by a Government are adopted into national legislation and the national version will be available through the usual channels (official bulletins, etc).
