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Green Award
Whilst there are very few clear financial incentives for quality owners, 2003 marked the start of the Green Award programme for dry bulk carriers. A number of ports are in discussion with Green Award about providing incentives for ships that have been accredited under the Green Award programme.
Casualty Report
Last years bulk carrier casualty record continued the long term trend of improvement but with regulatory input increasing, any return to 1980s and 1990s casualty levels will certainly result in further draconian measures.
Places of Refuge
The Prestige casualty, which occurred at the end of last year, was another setback for the entire maritime industry. Intercargo is particularly interested in the ongoing discussion
concerning Places of Refuge and it is to be noted that EU countries missed the 1st July deadline for producing their list of places where refuge could be taken. This was most unfortunate.
in this case we remain confident that the final outcome, expected in 2004, will be a vindication of our efforts to stop this practice.
Security
The details of the ISPS Security Code now well known are yet another regulation that the shipowner and his crew will have to implement. The human element factor inherent in the withdrawal or amendment of seafarers visa requirements is being actively monitored.
Secretariat 2003-2004
Roger Holt: Secretary-General Robert Lomas: Intercargo Manager Xianyong Zhou: Technical Manager Nigel Scully: Technical Consultant (retiring end 2003)
The Association
Membership and leadership
Positive engagement with shipowners and other parties in order to create a unified and worthwhile presence is one of Intercargos primary objectives a function which will be enhanced in the coming years as Intercargo and Intertanko work increasingly closer together to create even better services for their respective memberships. For those undecided about membership, membership of Intercargo offers the opportunity to effect change or resolve problems that would not be possible for individual shipowners. Membership of, and participation in the activities of a trade association can effect change.
What Intercargo offers the potential member is : I Support of a membership committed to the quality ideals outlined in the Direction Paper I Involvement in a proactive and inclusive Committee structure I Representation at IMO and other important international Committee structures. I Access to high quality secretariat, web and paper based information services, including unique
publications such as the Annual Casualty Report and the recently updated Port State Control Guide.
To join Intercargo
Intercargo welcomes applications for Full Membership status from shipowner members and Associate Membership status from companies or organisations providing goods or services to dry cargo shipowners. Further information on what Intercargo has to offer may be obtained on request from the Intercargo Manager.
Tel : +44 207 977 7030 Fax +44 207 977 7031 E Mail (general) : info@intercargo.org (all e mail addresses unchanged) Website : www.intercargo.org
Photo Credits: Fafalios Ltd, Island Navigation Corporation International Ltd, NYK Line, Sanko Steamship Co Ltd.
Membership
ABS Nautical Systems LLC
www.abs-ns.com
Rina SpA
www.rina.it
Dalex Shipping Co SA
www.dalex.gr
DLA
www.dla.com
Baltic Exchange
www.balticexchange.com
Scinicariello Shipping Co
www.scini.com
Seacrest Shipping Co
UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7377 0966
Bocimar
www.holding.cmb.be
Lloyds Register
www.lr.org
Eurocarriers S.A.
www.eurocarriers.gr
Fafalios Ltd
UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7696 0701
Fearnleys A/S
www.fearnleys.com
Bureau Veritas
www.bureauveritas.com
SK Shipping
www.skshipping.com
Casocobos, S.A
Spain Tel: +34 985 175 216
Assuranceforeninigen Skuld
www.skuld.com
Assuranceforeningen Gard
www.gard.no
Centralog Ltd.
www.centralog.si
Germanischer LLoyd
www.germanlloyd.de
Star Shipping
www.starshipping.com
Gourdomichalis Maritime SA
www.gmsa.gr
NYK Line
www.nyk.com
Torm A/S
www.tormdk.com
Clifford Chance
www.cliffordchance.com
Hydrographic Office
www.hydro.gov.uk
Osterreichischer LLoyd
www.oelsm.com
V Ships UK Ltd
www.vships.com
VOC Shipholdings BV
www.vocshipping.com