IMO Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention)

HEADLINE: Lack of standardized procedures hindered efficient international maritime traffic.

Key Obligations

Standardised FAL forms, electronic data exchange

Penalty Ranges

Vessel delays

Mandatory Deadline: In force since 1967, amended 2016 (electronic data)

Affected HS Codes: All chapters (maritime transport)

Issuing Authority: International Maritime Organization (IMO)