To provide new delegates with a flavour of what IMO does and how it works, IMO hosted an orientation seminar at its Headquarters in London (21-22 September). The two-day event provided a packed agenda looking at a broad range of IMO activities from the functioning of the Organization's governing and technical bodies and the Secretariat to campaigns and award ceremonies. The information provided an opportunity for all delegations to be better informed about the work of IMO as well as encouraging the participation of all Member States in the work of the Organization.