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IMO ePublications Platform User Survey
Thank you for taking part in this survey about the IMO ePublications platform. This short survey consists of 11 questions that will help improve the platform and user experience.
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1.
Which industry sector do you work in?
(Required.)
Shipping company / ship operator
Ship management company
Port authority / port operator
Cruise industry
Maritime training institution
Government / maritime administration
Classification society
Maritime consultancy
Marine insurance / P&I club
Shipbuilding / shipyard
Marine equipment manufacturer / supplier
Offshore energy (oil, gas, offshore wind)
Logistics / freight forwarding
Academic / research institution
Student
Other (please specify)
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2.
Why do you require access to IMO digital titles? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Crew training
Operational guidance for vessels
Port or cargo operations
Safety management systems
Flag State or regulatory administration work
Technical verification
Vessel inspections and audits
Environmental reporting
Dangerous goods handling
Company policy and procedure development
Risk assessment and safety planning
Research or academic work
Consultancy services
Preparing for examinations or professional qualifications
Internal company reference library
Staying up to date with regulatory updates
Other (please specify)
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3.
Approximately how many IMO publications do you currently have access to on the platform?
(Required.)
1–5
6–10
11–30
31–50
More than 50
Subscription to all titles
Not sure
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4.
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.
(Required.)
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
The platform is easy to navigate
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
The platform layout is clear and well organised
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
The search function helps me find content quickly
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
Creating an account and registering was straightforward
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
The purchasing process is simple and efficient
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
I can access my purchased publications quickly
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
Publications are easy to read and navigate within the platform
Stongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable
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5.
How useful do you find the following platform features?
(Required.)
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Basic title search
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Advanced search
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Saving titles to favourites
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Creating alerts
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Saving searches
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Creating quotations
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Offline viewing
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Certificate generation
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
Full-text annotations
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
User guides and help resources
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
IMDG Code search by substance
Not useful
Slightly useful
Moderately useful
Very useful
Extremely useful
Not aware of this feature
If you have chosen moderately, slightly, or not useful, can you please let us know why and how these features could be improved?
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6.
Which FIVE platform features are most important to you? Please select up to five.
(Required.)
Search functionality
Ease of navigation
Multi-user access
Full-text viewing
Offline viewing
Certificate generation for compliance
Annotations
Copy and paste
Alerts and updates
Quotation generation
Account management
Subscription to all IMO content
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7.
When available, do you use the full-text version rather than the PDF version for publications such as the IMDG Code, SOLAS, or MARPOL?
(Required.)
Yes, regularly
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
I was not aware of this option
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8.
Do you currently have the “All IMO Content” subscription?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Not sure
If you are interested in receiving further information on the "All IMO Content" annual subscription, providing access to all publications and upcoming new editions, please include your email in the box below.
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9.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the IMO ePublications platform?
(Required.)
Very dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very satisfied
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10.
What additional features or improvements would you like to see on the platform?
(Required.)
New e-reader
More useful layout for full text pages
PDF annotations
Cross-reference links between publications on the portal
Improvements to IMDG Code substance search
Audio with pronunciation in publications about maritime English (e.g. IMO SMCP)
Other (please specify)
11.
We are exploring interest in a new ePublications newsletter that will keep subscribers informed about the latest titles, platform enhancements, and other updates.
If you would like to receive these updates, please enter your email address below.