Uganda has become the latest Member of IMO, following the deposit, on 30 June 2009, of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization, as amended, with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

With the accession of Uganda, the number of IMO Member States stands at 169, with a further three Associate Members.

Briefing 24, 3 July 2009

For further information please contact:
Lee Adamson, Head, Public Information Services on 020 7587 3153 (media@imo.org )
Natasha Brown, External Relations Officer on 020 7587 3274 (media@imo.org).