Summary: Capt. Chris O’Flaherty AFNI, Senior Technical Adviser and head of our IMO delegation, talks with Cameron Livingstone MNI, volunteer expert delegate at the IMO for this week, about the proceedings and the importance of seafarers being represented during the proceedings. Type: Interview Day: October 2024 The Nautical Institute is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Our aim is to promote professionalism, best practice and safety throughout the maritime industry and to represent the interests of our members.