Resolution A.1029(26)

 

Adopted on 26 November 2009
(Agenda item 8)

 

GLOBAL INTEGRATED SHIPPING INFORMATION SYSTEM (GISIS)

 

THE ASSEMBLY,

 

RECALLING Article 15(j) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Assembly in relation to regulations and guidelines concerning maritime safety and the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships,

 

RECALLING ALSO that one of the goals of the Organization is to ensure the consistent and effective implementation of IMO instruments globally and compliance with their requirements,

 

RECALLING FURTHER that, since 2004, the Strategic Plan for the Organization has promoted the effective use of information and communication technology and the availability of, and access to, information relating to ship safety and security and environmental protection (i.e. transparency),

 

NOTING WITH SATISFACTION that the Secretariat of the Organization launched the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS) in 2005, in order to allow direct reporting by Member States in compliance with existing requirements and access to data compiled by the Secretariat,

 

NOTING ALSO that, since 2006, the biennial priorities of the Organization have highlighted the role of GISIS in the creation of a knowledge and information-based Organization through improved management and dissemination of information making use of appropriate technology,

 

APPRECIATING that, since the launch of GISIS, the Secretariat of the Organization has been increasing the number of modules released and under development, together with expanded reporting, access and search facilities in order to enhance the supporting role of the system for the fulfilment of the mandate of the Organization concerning maritime safety and security and environmental protection,