how many countries are in the international maritime organization imo 
there are 176 member states of the imo as well as three associate members that are not considered states 5who funds the international maritime organization imo funding for the international maritime organization imo is provided by contributions from member states as well as through various trusts donations and partnership agreements the organization also makes money from certain commercial activities such as selling books or hosting conferences 1011the bottom linethe international maritime organization imo is a united nations agency responsible for regulating international shipping it s tasked with developing rules related to safety and security of maritime transportation as well as water pollution it is represented by 176 member states and is based in london u k 