INSTITUTIONAL INTERACTION OF INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATIONS WITH NATIONAL SECURITY MECHANISMS

Abstract

The article explores the institutional interaction between international maritime organisations and national security mechanisms, focusing on the International Maritime Organisation in the development of universal maritime security standards and the processes of their implementation in national legal systems. The legal and institutional aspects of Ukraine's cooperation with international maritime organisations in the context of the integration path are considered. The research analyses the main current challenges that pose risks to national security, and also attempts to clarify the institutional interaction of international maritime organisations with national security mechanisms through the prism of the modern system of global maritime governance. The evolution of this phenomenon shows that humanity has long faced challenges related to the use of maritime resources, which required coordinated international solutions. This aspect has led to the gradual formation of a system of legal norms regulating relations in the field of maritime use, and as a result, it has formed the basis for the establishment of the international law of the sea. The article outlines how the standards of the International Maritime Organization contribute to improving the effectiveness of response to these challenges by improving management approaches and technical support. The article focuses on the fact that maritime security is an integral part of the overall national security system, which in turn determines the need to develop comprehensive strategies to strengthen it. Therefore, the study shows that the institutional interaction of international maritime organisations with national security mechanisms can play a key role in creating effective tools for responding to modern threats. Particular emphasis is placed on the synergies between national and international structures in the areas of search and rescue, environmental safety, protection of critical maritime infrastructure and navigation safety, so the results of the study can be used to optimise national maritime security policy, strengthen cooperation with international maritime institutions and develop recommendations for strengthening national security by adapting global standards to the specifics of modern challenges.