Where can I find IMO number?
This number is assigned to the total portion of the hull enclosing the machinery space and is the determining factor, should additional sections be added. The IMO number is never reassigned to another ship and is shown on the ship's certificates.
Why is IMO so important?
As a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping. ... International shipping transports more than 80 per cent of global trade to peoples and communities all over the world.