The Cook Islands is a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and has signed a number of IMO Conventions and Codes. These include:
The Cook Islands also references international best practice through work with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO); and the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA).
The Cook Islands is active within the Pacific Community (SPC ) and also participates in other regional initiatives such as the Asia-Pacific Heads of Maritime Safety Agencies (APHOMSA) and the South West Pacific Hydrographic Commission (SWPHC)