​​​This series contains the constituent instruments and agreements related to the privileges and immunities of IMO its training institutions and regional centre; the rules of procedure of its governing bodies (Assembly and Council) and committees; and key documents governing IMO’s relationship with intergovernmental org​​​​anizations and non-governmental international organizations with consultative status. Basic Documents also includes the rules of procedure for meetings under the London Convention and London Protocol and certain agreements with the United Nations on operational matters.​​​

This series compiles the international conventions adopted under the auspices of IMO or with respect to which the Organization performs depositary and other functions. A number of these conventions relate to maritime safety and security the prevention of marine pollution and liability and compensation matters especially in relation to vessel-sourced pollution.

This series contains model courses developed by IMO which are intended to assist Member States and other stakeholders in developing detailed training programmes for better implementation of IMO instruments.