Novice: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Chair: Frank Hobson
Topic A: Preemptive Measures During Development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Standards
Topic B: Enhancing Maritime Security in International Waters and Ports
Email: imo@bruinmun.org
Committee Type: Large Dual Delegate
Chair: Frank Hobson
Topic A: Preemptive Measures During Development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Standards
Topic B: Enhancing Maritime Security in International Waters and Ports
Email: imo@bruinmun.org
Committee Type: Large Dual Delegate
Chair: Frank Hobson
Topic A: Preemptive Measures During Development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Standards
Topic B: Enhancing Maritime Security in International Waters and Ports
Email: imo@bruinmun.org
Committee Type: Large Dual Delegate
Committee Profile
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Chair Letter
Dear delegates,
My name is Frank Hobson (he/him), and I am honored to serve as the Chair of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for BruinMUN 33. I am a fourth-year student at UCLA studying political science and applied mathematics. This committee marks the culmination of ten years of involvement in Model United Nations for me, and I hope it marks the beginning of an exciting MUN career for many of you.
In this committee, you will learn about current affairs directly impacting global shipping networks. We will discuss the age-old problems of piracy and smuggling of illicit goods, as well as emerging issues involving cybersecurity, AI, and autonomous vessels. While many people are more familiar with travel by plane or car, it is maritime transport that carries the majority of international goods. As such, ensuring ships’ safety and efficiency at sea is essential for developing the global economy.
In your preparation for this committee, each of you will learn about the importance of shipping for your respective countries and what measures and treaties they have entered to protect it. I look forward to hearing your assessment of the successes and shortcomings of those measures and treaties in our committee!
If you’re curious to learn more about me: I am a coordinator for UCLA’s Cub Tours program; we give tours to elementary and middle school students to introduce them to higher education and universities like UCLA. And I play Quidditch (formally, “Quadball”).
With regards,
Frank Hobson | Chair, IMO | BruinMUN 33
imo@bruinmun.org