Major flag states back Australian proposal for radical IMO reforms

Australia is proposing a series of far-reaching measures to make the IMO fairer and more representative, effective and transparent.

A hard-hitting paper to be presented to the IMO Council meeting next week in London has been backed by major flag states, including Liberia and the Bahamas. It calls for an increase in the IMO budget, improved public access to information and changes to the IMO Council ­system.