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Advisory Committee On Protection Of The Sea (ACOPS) Web site. The
primary aim of ACOPS is to promote strategies for sustainable global
development relating to coastal and marine environment, through scientific,
legal and policy research & advisory and public awareness activities.
Studying our seas and oceans both as a threatened resource in their own
right, ACOPS strives to identify cost-effective, long-term environment
solutions that can be effectively implemented across the world.
Web site includes sections on global and regional programmes, organisation
and governments, publications and contact details.
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Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Web site. The Australian
Maritime Safety Authority is a largely self-funded government agency with
the charter of enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other
services to the australian maritime industry.
AMSA is responsible, on behalf of the commonwealth government, for the
regulation and safety oversight of Australia's shipping fleet and management
of Australia's international maritime obligations.
AMSA is funded largely through levies on the shipping industry. AMSA's role
is to enhance safety through the provision, operation and maintenance of a
network of marine aids to navigation; ensuring the seaworthiness and safe
operation of australian and foreign vessels in australian waters;
administering the certification of seafarers; the provision of a maritime
distress and safety communications network; and the operation of Australia's
rescue coordination centre and coordination of search and rescue operations
for civilian aircraft and vessels in distress.
AMSA has the duty to protect the marine environment by: administering
programs to prevent and respond to the threat of ship-sourced marine
pollution and managing Australia's national plan to combat pollution of the
sea by oil and other noxious and hazardous substances.
Web site includes sections on media releases, publications, environmental
protection, employment opportunities, links and contact details.
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Association Of Mediterranean Cruise Ports (AMCP) Web site. The
main objectives of the association are............
To promote the interests of mediterranean ports.
To develop and foster good relations and collaboration among all the cruise
ports of the world.
To promote and increase the efficiency of cruise ports by exchanging
information relative to cruise passenger traffic, new tourism developments
in geographical areas where cruise ports are located, new techniques or
technologies on cruise ports development, organization, administration and
management.
To initiate measures designed to protect the legitimate interests and rights
of association members within intergovernmental and other organizations in
order to improve conditions and efficiency in cruise ports on a worldwide
basis.
To promote the development of port facility security plans and the
improvement of the level of security for ports and to participate in an
alerting mechanism for the rapid dissemination of security information
critical to ships and/or ports.
To promote such measures as shall be conducive to sustain and create a better
environment in ports and their approaches.
Web site contains information on the association, it's members and contact
details.
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Association of Ship Brokers and Agents U.S.A., Inc. (ASBA) Web site.
ASBA is the Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (U.S.A.), Inc. It is
a membership trade association bringing together companies and
individuals doing business in the U.S.A. and Canada as ship brokers
and/or ship agents. As the Association has expanded over the years,
the stated "Purpose" has remained the same. It is to advance and
foster the ideals and standards of professional conduct and practices.
It is a medium through which members with common interests can
communicate.
Day-to-day activities are handled from the Association's office by
the Secretary under the supervision and direction of the Officers
and the Board of Governors. The working committees of the Association
are: Agency Affairs; Charter Party and Documentary; Entertainment;
Government Affairs, Membership, Education, Dry Cargo and Tanker.
The Ethics Committee is available on a "when-called-upon" basis.
Web site includes sections on: Mission, Members, Education, ASBA Chat,
Discussion Forum, Services, Tanker Broker Panel, Membership, ASBA News
and contact details.
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The Baltic Exchange Web site. Around 5.5 billion tonnes, or 98% of world trade,
is carried by sea. Coal, iron ore and crude oil predominate along with grain,
rice, steel, timber, bauxite, phosphates and refined products of oil. These
form the raw materials for the world's economy: fuels for industry and food
for people.
Baltic exchange members arrange their transportation from the producing
countries to their destination. It is the matching of ships and bulk cargoes
that forms the cornerstone of the baltic market today.
Despite radical changes to trading practices over the last few decades,
london has retained its status as the maritime and financial centre of the
world. A key player in this thriving capital city is the Baltic Exchange.
Founded some 250 years ago, the Baltic has readily adapted to industrial and
technological progress whilst still remaining true to its original purpose -
to facilitate the business of international bulk shipping.
Web site includes public access and members areas as well as business venue,
news, searchable database, company details and contact sections.
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British Chamber Of Shipping (BCS) Web site. The Chamber of Shipping is
the trade association for British shipowners and ship managers. It has 118
members and associate members who own or manage 587 ships totalling 15
million deadweight tonnes.
The Chamber's key purpose is to provide companies with information on
developments that could affect their ability to run their businesses and to
promote their interests to government and other relevant bodies in Britain
and abroad.
By providing a strong and united industry voice the Chamber of Shipping is
able to open doors which would otherwise remain shut to most individual
companies and ensures that serious consideration is given at all levels to
the views and policies it advances.
Web site includes sections on news, publications, British Shipping,
Maritime Britain, training & careers and contact information.
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British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) Web site. The British
Insurance Brokers Association is leading the way in United Kingdom Insurance.
BIBA is the largest and longest established trade association for the general
insurance market.
BIBA offers professionalism and expertise to both the industry and the
consumer and has a thriving membership of 2,000 firms employing more than
37,000 individuals.
Web site includes sections on BIBA members, schemes and services, broker
training, history, contact details and newsroom. The site includes a
searchable data-base of brokers.
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THE Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) Web site. Founded
in 1905 as the Baltic and White Sea Conference, the Baltic and
International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is now the world's largest private
shipping organisation.
BIMCO membership is divided into four categories.......
Owner-members, numbering over 1000, control a world-wide fleet of 451 million
dwt - about 60% of the world merchant fleet;
Broker-members, including port agents, account for 1635 members;
Club-members include protection and indemnity associations, freight,
demurrage and defence associations and other mutual associations of
shipowners as well as national associations of shipowners and shipbrokers;
Associate-members are those companies having a demonstrable interest in
shipping, including leading classification societies, maritime law firms,
banks and insurance companies.
Perhaps the most well-known BIMCO activity is the development of standard
charter parties and other documents for use throughout the industry.
Through close co-operation with customs authorities in the United States and
various European countries, BIMCO has secured the support of its
owner-members in combating illegal drug trafficking on merchant ships.
BIMCO is represented in most committees and working groups of the
International Maritime Organization (IMO) where it has had consultative
status for over 25 years.
Web site includes member and non-member pages and includes sections on BIMCO
courses, publications, news, documentary issues, contact information and
shipping software.
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International Council On Combustion Engines (CIMAC) Web site. CIMAC is a
non-profit worldwide association consisting of national member associations
and associate members in 19 countries - in America, Asia and Europe.
Under its guiding principles it brings together scientists, manufacturers of
diesel engines and gas turbines, users such as shipowners, utilities and rail
operators and also suppliers, oil companies and classification societies.
Web site includes sections on news, members, guiding principles, working
groups, publications and contact details.
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The Comité Maritime International (CMI) Web site. CMI is a non-government
international organisation. CMI's object is to contribute by all appropriate
means and activities to the unification of maritime law in all its aspects.
The CMI, which was formally established in 1897, is the oldest international
organization in the maritime field.
Although its foundation followed that of the International Law Association
(ILA) by several years, and the CMI was perhaps in one sense a descendant of
the ILA, the Comité was the first international organization concerned
exclusively with maritime law and related commercial practices.
As part of the CMI's work in progress an international sub-committee on
issues of transport law was set up by the executive council with the
following terms of reference:
To consider in what areas of transport law, not at present governed by
international liability regimes, greater international uniformity may be
achieved;
To prepare the outline of an instrument designed to bring about uniformity
of transport law; and thereafter
To draft provisions to be incorporated in the proposed instrument including
those relating to liability.
Web site contains sections on CMI's history, constitution, newsletters,
members, contact information and much more.
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The International Association For Maritime Electronics Companies (CIRM) Web
site. Promoting maritime electronics for efficient shipping and the safety of
life at sea. Representing the industry in developing International regulations
& standards. Providing technical and industrial advice to the International
organisations. A prestigious and influential forum for member companies,
worldwide.
CIRM was originally founded in spain in 1928 by 8 companies engaged in the
application of radio to the maritime service. It was reconstituted in
Belgium in 1947 and subsequently moved to London. CIRM is now the principal
International association for companies engaged in maritime electronics, with
current membership of some 75 companies from 21 nations worldwide.
Web site includes sections on latest news, about CIRM, how to join, programme
of international meetings, CIRM member companies, product information,
maritime accounting authorities and contact details.
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Web site. The official trade
organization of the cruise industry. CLIA also works in partnership with
nearly 21,000 affiliated travel agencies throughout North America to ensure
the highest caliber of cruise sales expertise and service for cruise
vacationers.
CLIA is composed of twenty-five member cruise lines that represent 97 percent
of the cruise capacity marketed from North America. CLIA's' function is to
provide a forum where companies engaged in the marketing of the cruise and
passenger liner industry in North America can meet and discuss matters of
common interest and develop and agree on policies aimed at promoting the
concept of shipboard holidays.
In simpler terms, the function of CLIA is to promote the cruise product
generically to both the selling agent and buying public through the broad
activities of travel agent training, public relations and advertising.
CLIA's end objective is to raise awareness about the cruise experience.
Web site contains sections on cruise vacation planning, cruise expert locator,
cruise line/ship profiles, special interest guides to cruising, cruise line
links, etc,. and contact information.
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European Maritime Pilots Association (EMPA) Web site. The European Maritime
Pilots' Association (EMPA) was founded on January 28, 1963 at Antwerp, Belgium
and is a non-profit organization representing some 5000 European pilots.
The aims of EMPA are to promote safety at sea, efficient and safe pilotage, to
promote safety awareness and to serve as a professional body in the interests
of members.
Web site contains sections on the EMPA charter, AGM, pilot links, papers,
executive, recommendations and safety.
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Friends Of The Earth (FOE) Web site. Friends of the Earth is an International
environmental organization dedicated to preserving the health and diversity of
the planet for future generations. As the largest International environmental
network in the world with affiliates in 63 countries, Friends of the Earth
empowers citizens to have an influential voice in decisions affecting their
environment.
FOE: focusing on the crucial economics of protecting our environment,
championing development that benefits people and the environment around the
world, assisting in empowering citizens around the country to address
environmental problems affecting them.
Web site contains sections on: about FOE, join FOE, publications, economics
and international program, community, health and environmental program, the
justice files, jobs at FOE and contact information.
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Greenpeace Web site. Greenpeace need no introduction. From the
Antarctic to the "Rainbow Warrior" in New Zealand, to the French nuclear test
sites, to the Norwegian Fjords, to the Arctic, from Japan to the Middle East
to Europe and the Americas, members of Greenpeace are active.
Web site includes news and views, join Greenpeace, a searchable data base,
help, campaign and contacts sections.
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Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Web site. The institute through
its branches and federation council, addresses the issues which affect its
company members worldwide. It gives companies a voice and the opportunity to
influence decisions by authorities at both national and international level.
The institute represents shipping business worldwide through its branches and
involvement with other international shipping associations.
Member companies enjoy the opportunity to seek appointmemt as a collector of
light dues in the UK on behalf of Trinity House.
Since the institute was founded a major feature of the industry has been the
increasing specialisation. To reflect this membership now represents every
aspect of shipping business. Although originally founded to represent
shipbrokers in the narrowest sense, the definition has now widened to include
chartering/sale and purchase brokers, ship managers, liner agents, port
agents, lawyers, insurance, etc.
Members are to be found employing their knowledge in all aspects associated
with shipping worldwide.
Web site contains sections on professional membership, company membership,
branches, affiliations, examinations, short courses, tutorship, publications,
services, contact information and links to other sites.
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International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Web site.
IACS' technical knowledge of the world fleet enables it to make a
unique contribution to international shipping safety and maritime
regulation - with its significant dependence on the rules of the
IACS members.
IACS members are authorised by more than 100 IMO member states to
undertake statutory international and national regulation compliance
surveys and to issue the necessary certification on their behalf.
IACS has held consultative status with the IMO since 1969 and is the
only non-governmental organisation with observer status which is able
to develop rules.
IACS representatives regularly participate as observers and as
technical advisers to member states at meetings of the IMO assembly,
maritime safety committee (MSC) and marine environment protection
committee (MEPC), together with many sub-committees and working groups.
As the leading international authority on ship structural and
engineering design, construction and maintenance standards, IACS
frequently provides technical input to IMO - notably for studies into
specific ship types and various safety and pollution prevention issues.
IACS liaises closely with numerous maritime safety organisations,
shipping interest groups and other associations, including the
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS); the Oil Companies
International Marine Forum (OCIMF); INTERTANKO; INTERCARGO;
BIMCO and the International Union of Marine Insurers.
Web site contains information on on member organizations, press
releases, safety initiatives, ISM white list, publications and
contact details.
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International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) Web site.
INTERCARGO is the international shipowners' association representing only the
dry bulk sector of the industry; that is, bulk carriers, ore, oilers and OBOs
(combination carriers) as well as general cargo ships. INTERCARGO's role is
to promote and protect the interest of dry cargo shipowners world-wide.
Founded in 1980 by the late Antony Chandris, the association now represents
over 100 million deadweight tonnes of dry bulk shipping, some 150 members in
thirty countries.
INTERCARGO's prime role is to promote and protect the interests of dry bulk
shipowners.
With its offices in london, INTERCARGO has representation at the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO) in london and holds regular seminars and
conferences world-wide to address matters of importance in the dry bulk sector,
shipping in general, and world trade.
Web site contains member and non-member sections, INTERCARGO bulletins,
news, resources, press releases etc,. and contact information.
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International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Web site. The
International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) is a worldwide
association of ports and harbours, founded in 1955.
IAPH is a non-profit, non-governmental organization headquartered in Tokyo,
Japan.
IAPH is sometimes referred to as the "United Ports of the World", in which
active players in the global port community, namely, port CEO's, port
directors and port managers are represented to promote and advance the common
interests of their community.
Presently, IAPH comprises over 200 regular members, mostly of public port
authorities and agencies, and more than 100 associate members, mostly of
manufacturers/providers of port-related products/services, encompassing nearly
90 countries and territories all over the world.
IAPH's mission is to promote the development of the international port and
maritime industry by fostering cooperation among members in order to build a
more cohesive partnership among the world's ports and harbors, to ensure that
the industry's interests and views are represented before international
organizations involved in the regulation of international trade and
transportation and incorporated in the regulatory initiatives of these
organizations; and to collect, analyze, exchange and distribute information
on developing trends in international trade, transportation, ports and the
regulations of these industries.
Web site contains information and sections on membership, publications,
technical committee and contact details.
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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Web site. ICC is the world
business organization, the only representative body that speaks with authority
on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world.
ICC promotes an open international trade and investment system and the market
economy.
Because its member companies and associations are themselves engaged in
international business, ICC has unrivalled authority in making rules that
govern the conduct of business across borders. Although these rules are
voluntary, they are observed in countless thousands of transactions every day
and have become part of the fabric of international trade.
ICC also provides essential services, foremost among them the ICC
international court of arbitration, the world's leading arbitral institution.
Web site contains news, bookstore, archives, commercial crime services,
contact information and business topics.
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International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) Web site. The mission of the
International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL)is to participate in the
regulatory and policy development process and ensure that all measures
adopted provide for a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment.
Under the direction of the chief executives of its member lines, ICCL
advocates industry positions to key domestic and international regulatory
organizations, policy-makers and other industry partners.
The ICCL actively monitors international shipping policy and develops
recommendations to its membership on a wide variety of issues.
Web site contains sections on ICCL, their services, their members and
contact information.
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International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) Web site.
the world's only non-profit association for the cargo handling industry.
The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) is a
membership organisation founded in 1952 dedicated to the promotion of
efficiency and economy in the handling and movement of goods, from origin to
destination, by all modes, and at all phases of the national and international
transportation chain.
ICHCA is therefore an international resource centre, providing management
information and the exchange of technical data relating to methods and
techniques in the industry while also assessing future trends and training
needs.
Web site includes sections on information, members, panels, publications,
news events and contact details.
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International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Web site. Click on ICS on the menu.
ICS is the international trade association for merchant ship operators.
The aim of ICS is to promote the interests of shipowners and operators in all
matters of shipping policy and ship operations. To that end ICS will:
Encourage high standards of operation and the provision of high quality and
efficient shipping services;
Strive for a regulatory environment which supports safe shipping operations,
protection of the environment and adherence to internationally adopted
standards and procedures;
Promote properly considered international regulation of shipping and oppose
unilateral and regional action by governments;
Press for recognition of the commercial realities of shipping and the need
for quality to be rewarded by a proper commercial return;
Remain committed to the promotion of industry guidance on best operating
practices;
Cooperate with other organisations, both intergovernmental & non-governmental,
in the pursuit of these objectives;
Anticipate whenever possible and respond whenever appropriate to policies and
actions which conflict with the above.
Web site contains sections on the ICS, the ISF, publications, news and
contact details.
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Web site. The IEC is the
international standards and conformity assessment body for all fields
of electrotechnology.
Founded in 1906, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the
world organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all
electrical, electronic and related technologies.
The IEC was founded as a result of a resolution passed at the International
Electrical Congress held in St. Louis (USAa) in 1904. The membership consists
of more than 50 participating countries, including all the world's major
trading nations and a growing number of industrializing countries.
There are two forms of active participation in the IEC's work. Full membership
gives countries the possibility of fully participating in international
standardization activities.
Full members are national committees each having equal voting rights.
Associate membership allows for limited participation of countries with
limited resources. Associate members have observer status and can
participate in all IEC meetings, however they have no voting rights.
Web site contains sections on general information, publications, standards,
IEC structure, IEC members and contact information.
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The International Federation of Shipmasters Associations (IFSMA) Web Site.
Unity for safety at sea!
IFSMA was formed in 1974 by eight european shipmasters' associations to unite
the world's serving shipmasters into a single professional co-ordinated body.
IFSMA is a non-profit making, apolitical organisation dedicated solely to the
interest of the serving shipmaster.
IFSMA is not a trade union.
Over 8000 shipmasters from more than 40 countries are affiliated to IFSMA
either through their national associations (36) or as individual members (55).
IFSMA is a federation established to uphold international standards of
professional competence for seafarers commensurate with the need to ensure
safe operational practices, preservation from human injury, protection of the
marine environment and safety of life and property at sea.
IFSMA was granted consultative status at the IMO in 1975. This consultative
status enables the federation to represent the views and protect the interests
of the serving shipmasters unfettered and unfiltered either by national
governments or by labour organizations.
Web site contains sections on bylaws, news, IMO information, visitors book
and contact details.
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International Labour Organisation (ILO) Web site. The International Labour
Organization is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social
justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights.
The ILO formulates international labour standards in the form of conventions
and recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights: freedom
of association, the right to organize, collective bargaining, abolition of
forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and other standards
regulating conditions across the entire spectrum of work related issues.
The ILO provides technical assistance primarily in the fields of vocational
training and vocational rehabilitation; employment policy; labour
administration; labour law and industrial relations; working conditions;
management development; cooperatives; social security; labour statistics and
occupational safety and health.
The ILO promotes the development of independent employers' and workers'
organizations and provides training and advisory services to those
organizations.
Within the United Nations system, the ILO has a unique tripartite structure
with workers and employers participating as equal partners with governments
in the work of its governing organs.
Web site contains sections on ILO news, publications, regional bodies,
directory, search engine, job section and contact details.
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International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) Web site. The
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is the
international trade association representing offshore, marine &
underwater engineering companies. It was formed in April 1995 from the
amalgamation of AODC (The International Association of Offshore Diving
Contractors) and DPVOA (The Dynamic Positioning Vessel Owners
Association).
IMCA seeks to promote its members' common interests, resolve industry
-wide issues and provide a single authoritative voice for its members.
IMCA has four divisions, each covering a specific area of members'
activities. Members can choose to join one or more divisions
appropriate to their area(s) of work. The divisions are as follows:
diving; marine; offshore survey; and remote systems & rov.
The association also has two core activities which carry out work
relevant to all IMCA members: safety & legislation and training,
certification & personnel competence.
IMCA promotes improvements in quality, health, environmental and
technical and safety, standards through the publication of information
notes, codes of practice, and by other appropriate means. The
association also publishes a regular newsletter.
safety, regularly circulates safety flashes to its members. These are
based on information that members send to IMCA, and are designed to
help all members learn any lessons that can be learnt following
incidents. All safety flashes issued to its members are listed online,
along with an outline of their content.
Web site includes sections on:about IMCA, news, activities,
publications, membership, links and contact information.
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) Web site. The International
Maritime Organization is the U.N's specialized agency responsible for
improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
IMO's first task was to adopt a new version of the international convention
for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), the most important of all treaties
dealing with maritime safety. This was achieved in 1960 and the IMO then
turned its attention to such matters as the facilitation of international
maritime traffic, load lines and the carriage of dangerous goods.
Included in the IMO's remit was the introduction of a treaty usually known as
MARPOL 73/78 - it was adopted in two stages, in 1973 and 1978. It covers not
only accidental and operational oil pollution but also pollution by chemicals,
goods in packaged form, sewage and garbage. Recent changes to the convention
require that all new tankers to be fitted with double-hulls or a design that
provides equivalent cargo protection in the event of a collision or grounding.
The IMO was also given the task of establishing a system for providing
compensation to those who had suffered financially as a result of pollution.
Two treaties were adopted, in 1969 and 1971, which enabled victims of oil
pollution to obtain compensation much more simply and quickly than had been
possible before.
The IMO followed up this success by developing a number of other legal
conventions, most of which concerned liability and compensation issues.
Web site sections include IMO conventions, briefings, meetings, circulars,
library, maritime links, publications, news, vacancies and contact details.
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Inmarsat Web site. Inmarsat Pioneered and developed global mobile
satellite communications. Established in 1979 to serve the maritime industry
by developing satellite communications for ship management and distress and
safety applications, Inmarsat currently operates a global satellite system
which is used by independent service providers to offer an unparalleled range
of voice and multimedia communications for customers on the move or in remote
locations.
While continuing to perform its original mandate, Inmarsat has since expanded
into land, mobile and aeronautical communications, so that users now include
thousands of people who live or work in remote areas without reliable
terrestrial networks, or travelers anywhere.
Inmarsat users range from ship crews to people such as journalists and
broadcasters, health teams and disaster relief workers, land transport fleet
operators, airlines, airline passengers and air traffic controllers,
government workers, national emergency and civil defence agencies, and heads
of state.
Web site includes sections on: newsroom, magazine, support, enquiries,
searchable data-base, suppliers and contact details.
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International Association Of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) Web
site. The INTERTANKO association was established in 1970 to represent the
interests of independent tanker owners around the world.
Full membership is available to all non-oil company and non-state-controlled
tanker owners. As of July 1999 the fleet of INTERTANKO's 270 member companies
comprised over 2,000 tankers totaling 172 million tons deadweight. INTERTANKO
members now account for 75 per cent of all independently owned tanker tonnage
worldwide. In addition to its full members, INTERTANKO also has an associate
membership which now stands at 293 companies.
INTERTANKO maintains a strong proactive stance in its efforts to represent the
tanker industry effectively at international, regional, national and local
levels. In recent years greater attention has been paid to developing
relationships with governments and with other shipping and related
organisations, working together whenever possible to mutual benefit, and to
pressing for a more equitable sharing of responsibilities and liabilities
amongst all parties involved in the tanker transport chain.
The three main goals of INTERTANKO are safe transport, cleaner seas and free
competition.
Web site has public access and members areas and includes news, press
releases, port services and general information sections as well as contact
information.
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International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Web site. The objects and aims for
which the International Sailing Federation, as the controlling authority of
the sport of sailing in all its forms throughout the world, is established are:
To act as and carry out the functions and duties of such authority;
To promote the sport of sailing in all its branches regardless of race,
religion, gender or political affiliation;
To establish, supervise, interpret and amend the rules regulating sailboat
racing and to adjudicate disputes and take any appropriate disciplinary
action (including the imposition of appropriate penalties);
To act as the supervising organisation for the sport of sailing, to grant and
withdraw international or recognised status to or from classes of boats and
to prescribe the relevant rules and measurement procedures;
To act as the organising authority of the olympic sailing regatta;
To control, organise, conduct, license or sanction other championships,
sailing events or activities;
To examine, study, investigate, consider and report on all matters affecting
the sport of sailing and any persons interested therein or associated
therewith and to collect, analyse and distribute information, statistics,
opinions and reports thereon;
To represent and protect the interests of any member of the federation;
To convene, arrange, organise and hold regattas, races and competitions of
all sorts, to create and stimulate interest in and publicise the sport of
sailing, to convene, arrange, organise and hold exhibitions, shows, displays,
meetings, seminars, conferences and discussions, and to provide prizes,
bursaries, grants and awards for competitors and others;
To provide administrative services of any sort whatsoever for any association,
union, society, club, committee, body or person interested in or associated
with sailing in any of its forms.
Web site includes sections on news, regatta on-line, ISAF, ISAF newsletter,
ISAF Olympic Games information, contact information and much more.
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International Salvage Union (ISU) Web site. The International Salvage
Union member companies provide essential services for the world's maritime
and insurance communities.
members are engaged in marine casualty response, pollution defence, wreck
removal, cargo recovery, towage and related activities.
Web site contains the following sections: salvage - an overview, casualty
salvage, pollution defence, latest news, world salvage directory, media
information, contact information and useful links.
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International Shipping Federation (ISF) Web site. Click on ISF on the menu.
The ISF is the international employers' organisation for shipping companies.
In the 'alphabet soup' of international organisations in the shipping
industry, the ISF possibly represents in some minds the employers' voice on
industrial relations issues, explaining and justifying employers' activities
to a less than sympathetic press in a manner which would otherwise go
unreported.
To others, the ISF is an authority on the STCW convention and the place to go
to find advice on the detailed technical requirements of that convention.
The reality is that the ISF is the only international employers' organisation
dedicated to maritime manpower issues in the broadest sense, which provides
advice and guidance to its members directly, or through its extensive range
of contacts worldwide, and represents them in all the relevant international
fora where these issues are regulated.
Externally, the ISF has consultative status with the International Labour
Organization (ILO), where it co-ordinates the shipowner position at all
maritime meetings, and with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The ISF keeps abreast of developments in the United Utates through links with
an office in Washington and attends, through the ILO, meetings of the Paris
Memorandum Of Understanding on Port State Control (Paaris MOU) committee,
which is responsible for developing policy on port state control inspections
within the Paris MOU region.
Web site contains sections on the ISF, the ICS, publications, news and
contacts details.
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International Ship Suppliers Association (ISSA) Web site. ISSA advertise:
That ISSA members know about docks, piers and anchorages.
That ISSA members know the best materials and supplies for marine use.
That ISSA members understand customs procedures and official requirements.
That ISSA members will deliver anywhere, anytime - nights - weekends - holidays.
That ISSA members will provide you with the best service, good quality and
fair prices.
One of ISSA's aims is to provide better understanding between the two sides
of the industry by consultation and communication, thereby providing a
continually improving service. ISSA publications provide a means of contact
to this end and ISSA has drawn up a set of trade conditions which helps ensure
fair trading between owners and suppliers.
Web site contains details of the ISSA board and national associations, stores
catalogue and publications details, ISSA conditions, links to other sites and
contact information.
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The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) Web site.
ITOPF is a non-profit-making organisation, funded by the vast majority of the
world's ship owners. They devote considerable effort to a wide range of
technical services of which the most important is responding to oil spills.
ITOPF technical advisers have attended on-site at over 400 such spills around
the world.
ITOPF's history stretches back to 1968. It was established after the "Torrey
Canyon" incident to administer the voluntary compensation agreement,
TOVALOP, which assured the adequate and timely payment of compensation to
those affected by oil spills.
TOVALOP came to an end on 20th February 1997. As a result the membership
and funding arrangements of the federation have now changed.
ITOPF's small oil spill response team is at constant readiness to assist at
Marine oil spills anywhere in the world. This service is normally undertaken
on behalf of their tanker-owner members and their oil pollution insurers
(normally one of the P&I clubs) or at the request of governments or
international agencies such as the International Oil Pollution Compensation
Fund.
Other ITOPF services provided include damage assessment, contingency
planning, training and information. The federation maintains an extensive
library and a number of databases, and produces technical publications and
videos.
Web site contains sections on historical data - statistics about oil spills
from tankers, fate and effects of oil spills, the fate of spilled oil and its
effects on the marine environment and coastal activities; cleanup techniques
- mechanical recovery of oil using booms and skimmers; The use of dispersants;
The use of sorbent materials and a discussion of alternative clean-up
techniques; Response strategies - the practical aspects of protective
strategies; Offshore recovery; Shoreline cleanup and the disposal of oil and
debris; Planning for oil spills - how to develop a contingency plan; How to
approach oil spill drills and exercises and the requirements for shipboard
plans; Compensation - the International Civil Liability and Fund Conventions
and national legislation such as OPA 90; ITOPF papers and contact details.
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International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Web site. The International
Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)is a global organisation of transport
workers' unions. The ITF brings together some 533 unions in more than 136
countries in every part of the world, and representing over 5 million trade
union members in every branch of transport.
The ITF exists to provide help and support for its affiliated unions. It
fights for social justice, against unemployment and poverty, for decent wages
and working conditions and for a safe and healthy working environment.
The ITF is dedicated to the advancement of free and democratic trade unionism
and to the defence of fundamental human and trade union rights. It believes
in the need for a social dimension to all international and regional free
trade arrangements.
The ITF also campaigns on behalf of its affiliates for an integrated and
environmentally responsible approach to transport policy, both nationally
and internationally. It supports an approach to transport planning which
recognises the importance of transport systems to sustainable economic
development and promotes the development of efficient public transport
offering a quality service to users and safe and attractive working
conditions to transport employees.
Web site includes maritime, civil aviation, dockers, inland transport,
publications, tourism and women sections as well as contact details etc,.
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International Union Of Marine Underwriters (IUMI) Web site. A forum for
the marine insurance world. The International Union of Marine Insurance
is a professional body run by and for its members. It provides an essential
forum to discuss and exchange ideas of common interest and to protect and
advance members' interests.
IUMI also provides through its worldwide communication network a platform
from which views on matters of concern to its members are disseminated to
the marine and shipping industry, international organisations and to the
international media.
IUMI has a unique status in the world of marine insurance, whose members
are dedicated to expand trade and to enter emerging markets.
Web site includes sections on news, members, events, contact information
and links.
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Japan Ship Centre (JETRO) (JSC) Web site. Japan Ship Centre dates back
as far as 1965 when it was established as a london-based division of the
Japan External Trade Organisation (JSC).
The faces at the organisation may have changed along the way but 30 years on,
the Japan Ship Centre of today, known as JSC, still remains true to its aim
of deepening mutual understanding in the spirit of international co-operation
between the European and Japanese maritime communities.
Their organisational activities ensure that JSC is a constant hub of
information for the European maritime community on the Japanese shipbuilding
and ship machinery industries.
The principal activities at Japan Ship Centre (JSC) are: providing an
extensive information service on the shipbuilding and ship machinery
industries in Japan; collecting information on the European maritime
community; exchanging views with the European maritime community over
international maritime issues; supporting Governmental trade promotion
programmes such as the UK Department of Trade and Industry's 'Action Japan'
campaign; communicating with Japanese maritime-related organisations for
the European maritime community and participating in major international
maritime exhibitions such as Nor-shipping, Norway and Posidonia, Greece.
Web site includes sections on news, history, publications, statistics, annual
report and contact information.
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Maritime Administration (MARAD) [U.S.] Web site. The overall mission of
the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is to promote the development and
maintenance of an adequate, well-balanced, United States merchant marine,
sufficient to carry the nation's domestic waterborne commerce and a
substantial portion of its waterborne foreign commerce, and capable of
serving as a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national
emergency.
MARAD also seeks to ensure that the United States enjoys adequate
shipbuilding and repair service, efficient ports, effective intermodal water
and land transportation systems, and reserve shipping capacity in time of
national emergency.
Web site sections cover information, offices, publications, history, links,
gallery, employment and contact information.
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The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Web site. The Marine
Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) was set up in July 1989 under section
33 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1988 and operates under the Merchant Shipping
(Accident reporting and investigation) Regulations 1994 as an independent arm
of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.
The chief inspector of MAIB reports directly to the Secretary of State for
the Environment, Transport and the Regions and has the power to investigate
accidents involving or occurring on board any UK registered ship worldwide or
any other ship within UK territorial waters.
The creation of the MAIB enables marine accidents to be investigated
independently of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which is the
regulatory authority for ship safety.
Reports on accidents are published and these include recommendations and
lessons to be learned. In addition, short articles describing accident
investigations are gathered and published throughout each year in the safety
digest (formerly known as the summary of investigations), the latest editions
of which are available in this web site.
As a small organisation with limited resources MAIB would be grateful if any
queries via e-mail or their feedback form are restricted to the subject of
accident investigation.
MAIB's pages are usually only updated three times a year to coincide with the
publication of the safety digest.
Web site includes sections on: about MAIB, news, publications, links,
feedback and contact information.
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The Marine Society Web site. The Marine Society was founded in 1756 by
Jonas Hanway, a london-based philanthropist and member of the Russia
Company.
The Marine Society and its associated charities have, since their respective
foundations, helped well over six million seafarers and their dependents and
this fine tradition continues.
The Marine Society provides education, libraries, and financial support for
the professional development of seafarers; it encourages, and assists with
hands-on training and the dissemination of information, those who may be
considering a career a sea.
Web site contains and provides marine society news and information, links to
the college of the sea, seafarers libraries, training, careers at sea, work
based degrees, open university, contact information and much more.
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) [U.K.] Web site. The primary aim of
the agency is to develop, promote and enforce high standards of marine safety;
to minimize loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users; to respond to
maritime emergencies 24 hours a day and to minimise the risk of pollution of
the marine environment from ships and where pollution occurs, minimising the
impact on UK interests.
Site contains sections on news, business, publications including m-notices,
links, contact information/directory.
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The Nautical Institute Web site. The Nautical Institute aims to promote and
co-ordinate nautical studies world-wide by promoting high standards of
qualification, competence and knowledge among those on, or, concerned with
the sea.
The institute facilitates the exchange and publication of information and
ideas on nautical science and seeks to establish and maintain professional
standards.
The Nautical Institute co-operates with Government departments and others
concerned with qualifications, and with educational institutes and authorities
to promote the training and practice of nautical science.
Web site contains sections on membership, achievements, commercial
standards, branches, career development, contact details, naval involvement
and a who's who page.
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Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) Web site. The Oil
Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is a voluntary
association of oil companies having an interest in the shipment and
terminalling of crude oil and oil products.
"The OCIMF mission is to be the foremost authority on the safe and
environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers and terminals,
promoting continuous improvement in standards of design and operation."
OCIMF provides the industry with a wide range of technical publications,
some published jointly with other industry organisations. These
publications include a series of technical information papers, which
are available free of charge, by downloading them from the web site.
Web site contains sections on: organisation, books and documents, SIRE
programme, bulletin board, links and contact details.
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Web site.
The OECD groups 29 member countries in an organisation that, most importantly,
provides Governments a setting in which to discuss, develop and perfect
economic and social policy. They compare experiences, seek answers to
common problems and work to co-ordinate domestic and international policies
that increasingly in today's globalised world must form a web of even
practice across nations.
OECD discussions and exchanges may lead to agreements to act in a formal
way - for example, by establishing legally-binding codes for free flow of
capital and services, agreements to crack down on bribery or to end subsidies
for shipbuilding. But more often, OECD discussion makes for better informed
work within their own Governments on the spectrum of public policy and
clarifies the impact of national policies on the international community.
The OECD offers Governments a chance to reflect and exchange perspectives
with other countries similar to their own.
Web site (maritime transport part) has sections on objectives, activities,
reports, statistics and contact information sections. Other parts of the site
detail OECD activities in most fields, publications plus job opportunities.
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Panama Canal Commission (ACP) Web site. The Panama Canal connecting
East to West allowing direct seaborne transport trade to North, Central and
South America's eastern shores and to West Africa & Europe and vice-versa.
All you need to know about the Panama Canal is documented on this site.
Web site offers details on the Canal including the history, general
information, canal news, the transition, maritime operations, projects and
programs, gallery section and contact information.
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The Paris Memorandum Of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MOU)
Web site. The Paris MOU consists of 18 participating maritime administrations
and covers the waters of the European coastal states and the north atlantic
basin from North America to Europe.
The Paris MOU aims at eliminating the operation of sub-standard ships through
a harmonized system of port state control.
Annually over 16,000 inspections take place on board foreign ships in the
Paris MOU ports, ensuring that these ships meet international safety and
environmental standards, and that crew members have adequate living and
working conditions.
Web site contains sections on official text of the Paris MOU, including the
guidelines for port state control (inspection) procedures, annual report,
database of banned ships, database of detained ships, contact details and our
favorite - the rustbucket of the month section.
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Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Web site. The Royal Institute of
Navigation (RIN) is a learned society with charitable status.
The Institute was formed in 1947 with the objectives are to unite in one
body those who are concerned with or who are interested in navigation and
to further its development.
In this context the term navigation covers motion of all kinds as well as
command and control; it embraces subjects traditionally associated with
navigation such as astronomy, mathematics, cartography, electronics and
information technology.
The aims of the institute are to encourage the creation and dissemination
of knowledge through research, to co-ordinate information from all the
disciplines involved, to provide a forum in which new ideas and new products
can have the benefit of informed and professional scrutiny and to further
education and communication.
Web site includes sections on membership, branches, events, library, journals
forums and contact information.
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Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Web site. In 1999 the RNLI
Celebrated 175 years of saving lives at sea. Scroll down within the site to
see the key moments of the RNLI's history, and the world events that set the
context for the RNLI's work.
The RNLI volunteer crews are funded entirely by voluntary donations and they
provide a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and the Republic of
Ireland.
Web site includes sections on the RNLI in action, boating, the RNLI in your
area, members, gifts, RNLI for young people, search and explore and contact
information.
- If you are reading this message
then you know the work that the RNLI perform - donate today - visit the RNLI
web site and send a donation.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)is a registered charity
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Society of International Gas Tankers & Terminal Operators (SIGTTO)
Web site. The society is a non-profit making company formed to promote high
operating standards and best practices in gas tankers and gas terminals
throughout the world.
SIGTTO provides technical advice and support for its members and represents
their collective interests in technical and operational matters.
Web site has members and public areas as well as sections on publications,
downloads, membership, gallery, meetings and contact information.
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Tokyo Memorandum Of Onderstanding on Port State Control (Tokyo MOU)
Web site. The Memorandum Of Understanding on port state control in the
asia-pacific region, known as the Tokyo MOU, was concluded in December
1993 at its final preparatory meeting in Tokyo.
Port State Control (PSC) comes into the scene when shipowners, classification
societies and flag state administrations have failed to comply with the
requirements of the international maritime conventions. aAlthough it is well
understood that the ultimate responsibility for implementing conventions is
left to the Flag states, Port states are entitled to control foreign ships
visiting their own ports to ensure that any deficiencies found are rectified
before they are allowed to sail. Port State Control is regarded as measures
complementary to the Flag State Control.
In recent years, the importance of Port State Control has been widely
recognized and there has been important movement in various regions toward
establishing a harmonised approach to the effective implementation of the
control provisions.
Web site includes sections on the memorandum, members, annual report, the
ship detention list and contact details.
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United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety and Environmental
Web site. founded in the 1790's as part of the Department of the Treasury,
the United States Coast Guard is now part of the Department of Transportation.
Protecting U.S. interests at home and around the world, in peacetime and
during war, the coast guard is at work around the clock, 365 days a year,
patrolling shores, saving lives, protecting property and enhancing the flow
of commerce.
From helping the victims of floods and storms, to keeping millions of dollars
worth of illegal drugs from flooding American communities, to teaching boating
safety and cleaning up oil spills, the coast guard is, like its motto, Semper
Paratus, Always Ready.
Web site covers news, STCW, navigation rules, licensing, regulations
information, waterways management and contact details.
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World Nuclear Transport Institute (WNTI) Web site. Dedicated to the safe,
efficient and reliable transport of radioactive materials. WNTI objectives are
To ensure that radioactive materials are transported by sea, land and air in
a safe, secure and efficient manner through the elaboration and application
of appropriate national and international standards, regulations, guidelines
and procedures;
To consult with governmental and non-governmental bodies in order to support
the establishment of balanced international standards, regulations, guidelines
and procedures through the preparation of position papers, briefs and other
communications;
To establish a forum for the exchange of views on the above through the
hosting of and participation in appropriate meetings, conferences, media
briefings and provision of information.
In addition WNTI supports research, development and testing systems and
components for the transport of radioactive materials.
Web site includes sections on WNTI, features, media and contact details.
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