1078(28) on, which came into force on 15 January 2014, the IMO number is assigned to all seagoing vessels with a gross tonnage * 100 tons and over except: The types of vessels subject to registration in the system IMO 1078(28) “System identification number of the vessel IMO” (IMO Ship Identification Number Scheme), which repealed Resolution A.
next 28th session of the Assembly of the International Maritime organization in London, adopted Resolution A. System application became mandatory with the entry into force on 1 January 1996, rule 3 of Chapter IX of the International Convention for the safety of life at sea (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS). The aim of the system is to increase Maritime safety and pollution prevention, as well as assisting in the prevention of Maritime fraud. 600(15) of the Assembly of the International Maritime organization. System identification number IMO was introduced on 19 November 1987 by Resolution A. Mandatory is the application of the IMO numbers in the ship’s hull. IMO number should preferably be included in the column entitled “official number or call sign”, in addition to radio call sign signal. IMO number should be entered in the ship’s certificate, which includes characteristics of the vessel, other certificates issued in accordance with the conventions of the International Maritime organisation, the classification certificate and, if necessary, tonnage certificate for passage of the Suez and Panama canals. For existing ships, the assignment of IMO numbers is carried out on the most convenient date, for example, during review, or the issuance of new certificates. The numbers assigned to IMO for new vessels is carried out directly at registration of a vessel, it often occurs at the stage of laying in the construction process. IMO number remains during the entire lifetime of the vessel and can not be changed when you change the name, flag or owner. IMO, or, IMO, a unique identification number that is assigned to the marine vessel on the basis of Lloyd’s Register of shipping in accordance with the requirements of the International Maritime organization (International Maritime Organization, IMO).