This volume is divided into ten sections, comprising:
* Convention on the International Maritime Organization (including amendments adopted by the Assembly up to 13 November 1995, but excluding the amendment adopted on 7 November 1991);
* Rules of Procedure of the Council (including amendments adopted by the Council up to 11 June 1984);
* Rules of Procedure of the Legal Committee (including amendments adopted by the Committee up to 29 October 2004);
* Rules of Procedure of the Technical Co-operation Committee (adopted on 12 June 2003);
* Guidelines on the grant of consultative status;
* Also includes amendments adopted by resolution A.726(17) in November 1991.