In keeping with plans to make Jamaica a viable shipping centre, the Jamaican government has taken various steps to advance the country as a leading Maritime State. Some of which includes but are not limited to: - A bid to obtain a seat on the IMO’s 40-member Council - Actions to combat climate change and its impacts, including participation in the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting in 2018 - Hosting the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control Considering the above, a) Explain the importance, if any, were Jamaica’s bid to be accepted and Outline the role and function of IMO

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In keeping with plans to make Jamaica a viable shipping centre, the Jamaican government has
taken various steps to advance the country as a leading Maritime State. Some of which includes
but are not limited to:
- A bid to obtain a seat on the IMO’s 40-member Council
- Actions to combat climate change and its impacts, including participation in the IMO
Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting in 2018
- Hosting the Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control
Considering the above,
a) Explain the importance, if any, were Jamaica’s bid to be accepted and Outline the role and
function of IMO 

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