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IBIA Annual Convention Early Bird Reminder
28 June 2005
MAIB Recommendation
17 June 2005
We are asked to circulate the attached ICS circular that contains a recommendation from the UK's MAIB on keeping a dedicated lookout on the
bridge in the hours of darkness.
IBIA Annual Convention
Hong Kong - 21-23 Sept 2005
8 June 2005
We attach, for your information, the brochure for the International Bunker Industry Association Annual Convention, which will be held in Hong Kong over
the period 21st to 23rd September 2005.
ISF
Manning and Training Conference: 2005
4 May 2005
This year's Conference will be taking place at the Institute of Electrical Engineers, Savoy Place, London overlooking the River Thames on Tuesday 13
September 2005. A flyer and sign-up form can be found at web address http://www.marisec.org for your interest and possible use.
IACS Chairman
stresses importance of industry cooperation in development of common rules.
4 November 2004
Seafarers
need shore leave
28 September 2004
SHIPPINGFACTS.COM
20 September 2004
ICS/ISF - in conjunction with the Round Table of international shipping associations - has developed a new website:
www.shippingfacts.com
13th ASF
27 May 2004
Attached, for your information, is the Joint Statement from the 13th meeting
of the Asian Shipowners Forum, held earlier this week in Singapore.
ISF Manning and Training Conference
15 April 2004
Attached is the flyer for the ISF Manning and Training Conference, being
held this year on Wednesday 6th October in London.
Air pollution from ships
13 April 2004
Members might have seen the two articles in the South China Morning Post of
10th April titled "Ship pollution hidden danger in Hong Kong" and "Vessels 'raising risk of cancer'".
Minimum Manning
31 March 2004
The Manning Sub-committee recently held a brain storming session on problems
related to the Safe Manning Resolution, and developed some thoughts towards some possible solutions.
APEC Accreditation for
Seafarer Manning Agencies
27 October 2003
We have been contacted by a consultant contracted by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) secretariat to look into the development of an
accreditation system for seafarer manning agencies operating in the APEC economies.
MARLO Advisory Bulletin 26-03,
Measures to Prevent Iraqi Oil Smuggling.
21 October 2003
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Tutorship correspondence course
10 October 2003
This Association does not usually endorse any one course or product, but is
keen to promote the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers examinations as perhaps the most suitable and relevant qualification for the maritime
industry.
Wwater Ingress Detection Systems
10 October 2003
Further to our circular O(03)91 dated 6th October, which advised members of the release of Unified Interpretations 179 and 180, we can now confirm that
we are receiving advice from manufacturers of Water Ingress Detection Systems that Type Approval is now being given by Classification Societies
and Type Approved systems are now available.
The Potential Effects to the Shipowners under China's Restrictive Measures on Import of Transgenic Products
19 September 2003
Please see the attached advice on the captioned matter from the legal advisor of China Shipowners Association for your information.
Hong Kong Maritime Law Association
10 September 2003
We attach, for your possible interest, copy of a letter of invitation to membership of the
HKMLA, received here recently.
UN Consultative Group
On issues resulting from the sinking of the Oil Tanker ‘Prestige’
29 April 2003
The above group has been formed in response to a letter written in November 2002 by Greenpeace, the ITF and the WWF to the Secretary-General of the UN. The letter identified the lack of flag State implementation and enforcement as the root cause of this type of accident, as well as illegal fishing, the mistreatment of seafarers, crimes at sea and other issues.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS)
2 April 2003
We have been asked to provide a short guide to SARS for the benefit of shipping companies and their seafarers.
Torres Strait Pilotage
2 April 2003
We are reminded by the Australian Consulate of IMO Resolution A.710(17), which establishes a recommended pilotage scheme to protect the marine environment in the Torres Strait.
Seminar
on Maritime Security
4 February 2003
Further to our All Members circular of 18 December, places are still available for the ICS/ISF one day Maritime Security Seminar on 10 February 2003 at 12 Carthusian Street, London. The updated programme for the day is attached.
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