16 The Strategic Plan for the Organization (for the six-year period 2006 to 2011) (resolution
A.970(24)) specifically identifies (in paragraph 2.9) as a challenge for IMO the aim of ensuring
that:
.1 …the technological developments adopted are conducive to enhancing maritime
safety, security and the protection of the environment;“
and
.2 …the proper application of information technology within the Organization and to
provide enhanced access to that information for shipping, for the shipping industry and
others.“
The Strategic Plan also states at paragraph 3.3.2 that:
IMO will take the lead in enhancing the quality of shipping by:
.1 encouraging the utilization of the best available techniques not entailing excessive
costs, in all aspects of shipping;“
and
.3 promoting and enhancing the availability of, and access to, information œ including
casualty information œ relating to ship safety and security (i.e. transparency);“
