Contacts
Maritime Knowledge Centre (MKC)
Technical enquiries
The Maritime Knowledge Centre does not respond to technical enquiries. All technical enquiries should be directed to the relevant national maritime Administration or to the flag Administration (National Contacts) which are the appropriate channels for dissemination of IMO technical information. Implementation of IMO instruments is also the responsibility of national Administrations.
You will find Contact Points on IMO's Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS)
http://gisis.imo.org/Public/ (Registration is required)
Our Address
Maritime Knowledge Centre
International Maritime Organization
4 Albert Embankment
London SE17SR
United Kingdom
Email: maritimeknowledgecentre@imo.org
Opening Hours
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Knowledge Centre (MKC) is closed to external visitors until further notice.
Scheduling an Appointment
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime Knowledge Centre (MKC) is closed to external visitors until further notice.
Access to the IMO Secretariat
Security formalities are in place to enter the IMO Secretariat. Please be prepared by having valid identification document with you such as a passport, identity card or driving license. Students and researchers should provide a valid student card or a letter of recommendation from their university or institute.
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