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IMO Publications \u2013 Official Maritime Publications<\/h1>\n

Here you will find official maritime publications from the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Kart.no offers IMO publications in print format and also provides licensed digital IMO publications via the IMO\u2019s e-reader platform. <\/p>\n\n

These publications are used by ships, shipping companies, maritime schools, and operators around the world, and include SOLAS, MARPOL, IAMSAR, GMDSS, IMO Model Courses, and international maritime conventions.<\/p>\n\n

Kart.no is a distributor of IMO publications and stocks a wide selection of titles in Norway. We offer fast delivery to customers worldwide via DHL Express. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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What is the IMO?<\/div>\n
\n \n The International Maritime Organization (IMO)\n <\/a>\n is the United Nations specialized agency responsible for safety and regulations in international shipping. The organization develops global standards for navigation, communication, emergency preparedness, and the environment, among other areas. Regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, and ISPS form the basis for the safe operation of ships worldwide, and the publications in this category are the official reference works used by the industry. \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
Digital publications<\/div>\n
\n Licensed digital editions of IMO publications \u2013 fast delivery. Learn more. \n <\/div>\n \u2192<\/span>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Search and Rescue (SAR)<\/div>\n
IAMSAR manuals and charts containing procedures for search and rescue operations at sea.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
GMDSS and Communication<\/div>\n
Manuals, guidance cards, and publications on maritime emergency and safety communications.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Navigation and Rules of the Road at Sea<\/div>\n
COLREG, Ship Routing, and regulations for safe navigation and maritime traffic.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
IMO Conventions and Regulations<\/div>\n
SOLAS, STCW, ISM, ISPS, Load Lines, and other key IMO conventions and codes.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
IMO Model Courses<\/div>\n
Official IMO course manuals for maritime training, certification, and simulator training.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Cargo and hazardous materials<\/div>\n
IMDG, IMSBC, CSS Code, and publications on cargo, stowage, securing, and dangerous goods.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Medicine at Sea<\/div>\n
Medical handbooks for the treatment of illnesses and injuries on board ships.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
MARPOL and the Environment<\/div>\n
Publications on pollution, oil spill response, ballast water, discharges, and maritime environmental compliance.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Offshore and Special-Purpose Vessels<\/div>\n
MODU, HSC, Diving Code, Chemical OSV, and regulations for specialized vessels.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n \n
Signals and messages<\/div>\n
The International Code of Signals and publications on standardized maritime communication.<\/div>\n
See publications \u2192<\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n