Global's BMP - Annex General 1
Supporting Organisations
BIMCO
BIMCO is the world’s largest international shipping association, with around 2,000 members in more than 120 countries, representing 56% of the worlds tonnage. Our global membership includes shipowners, operators, managers, brokers and agents. A non-profit organisation, BIMCO’s mission is to be at the forefront of global developments in shipping, providing expert knowledge and practical advice to safeguard and add value to members’ businesses.
The Chemical Distribution Institute
CDI was established in 1994 as a not for profit Foundation and provides ship and terminal inspection data in an electronic report format to its members. The main objectives of CDI is to continuously improve the safety and quality performance of chemical marine transportation and storage; Through cooperation with industry and centres of education, drive the development of industry best practice in marine transportation and storage of chemical products; To provide information and advice on industry best practice and international legislation for marine transportation and storage of chemical products; To provide chemical companies with cost effective systems for risk assessment, thus assisting their commitment to Responsible Care and the Code of Distribution Management Practice.
www.cdi.org.uk
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
CLIA is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment for the more than 25 million passengers who cruise annually and is dedicated to promote the cruise travel experience. The organization’s mission is to be the unified global organization that helps its members succeed by advocating, educating and promoting for the common interests of the cruise community.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
ICS is the international trade association for merchant ship operators. ICS represents the collective views of the international industry from different nations, sectors and trades. ICS membership comprises national shipowners’ associations representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet. A major focus of ICS activity is the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency with responsibility for the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment. ICS is heavily involved in a wide variety of areas including any technical, legal and operational matters affecting merchant ships. ICS is unique in that it represents the global interests of all the different trades in the industry: bulk carrier, tanker, container, and passenger ship operators.
www.ics-shipping.org
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO)
INTERCARGO, established in 1980 in London and granted IMO NGO consultative status since 1993, is a voluntary non-profit association representing the interests of dry cargo vessel owners.
INTERCARGO provides the forum where quality dry bulk shipowners, managers and operators are informed about, discuss and share concerns on key topics and regulatory challenges, especially in relation to safety, the environment and operational excellence.
INTERCARGO promotes best practices and represents dry cargo shipping interests at IMO, other industry fora and the broader business context, basing its strategies on the principle of free and fair competition.
International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA)
IFSMA was formed in 1974 by Eight National Shipmasters’ Associations to unite the World’s serving Shipmasters into a single professional coordinated body. It is a non-profit making apolitical organisation dedicated solely to the interest of the serving Shipmaster. The Federation is formed of around 11,000 Shipmasters from sixty Countries either through their National Associations or as Individual Members. In 1975, IFSMA was granted Consultative Status as a non-governmental organisation at IMO which enables the Federation to represent the views and protect the interests of the serving Shipmasters.
International Group of P&I Clubs
Thirteen principal underwriting associations “the Clubs” comprise the International Group. They provide liability cover (protection and indemnity) for approximately 90% of the world’s ocean-going tonnage. The Clubs are mutual insurance associations providing cover for their members against third party liabilities relating to the use and operation of ships, including loss of life, pollution by oil and hazardous substances, wreck removal, collision and damage to property. Clubs also provide services to their members on claims handling, legal issues and loss prevention, and often play a leading role in coordinating the response to, and management of, maritime casualties.
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
IMCA represents the vast majority of offshore marine contractors and the associated supply chain in the world, with members from over 60 countries. It publishes an extensive technical library of guidance documents on operational good practice, safety promotional materials, timely information notes and safety flashes. Its members benefit from a technical structure comprising four main divisions covering Offshore Diving, Marine, Remote Systems and ROVs, and Offshore Surveying.
These are supported by a committee structure focused on: health, safety, security and the environment; competence and training; lifting and rigging; marine policy and regulatory affairs; and contracts and insurance. The Association’s global coverage is organised into five geographic regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe & Africa, Middle East & India, North America, and South America.
InterManager
InterManager is the international trade association for the ship management industry. Our members are in-house or third party ship managers, crew managers or related organisations and related maritime businesses and organisations. Collectively InterManager members are involved in the management of more than 5,000 ships and responsible for in excess of 250,000 seafarers.
International Maritime Bureau ICC
International Maritime Bureau Established in 1992, IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) provides the shipping industry with a free 24-hour service to report any piracy or armed robbery incidents occurring anywhere in the world.
The IMB PRC is an independent and non-governmental agency aimed at raising awareness of areas at risk of these attacks. As a trusted point of contact for shipmasters reporting incident to the IMB PRC from anywhere in the world, the IMB PRC immediately relays all incidents to the local law enforcement requesting assistance. Information is also immediately broadcast to all vessels via Inmarsat Safety Net to provide and increase awareness.
www.icc-ccs.org/piracy-reporting-centre
The International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA)
IPTA was formed in 1987 to represent the interests of the specialised chemical/parcel tanker fleet and has since developed into an established representative body for ship owners operating IMO classified chemical/parcel tankers, being recognised as a focal point through which regulatory authorities and trade organisations may liaise with such owners. IPTA was granted consultative status as a Non-Governmental Organisation to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1997 and is wholly supportive of the IMO as the only body to introduce and monitor compliance with international maritime legislation.
www.ipta.org.uk
International Maritime Employers’ Council Ltd (IMEC)
IMEC is the only international employers’ organisation dedicated to maritime industrial relations. With offices in the UK and the Philippines, IMEC has a membership of over 235 shipowners and managers, covering some 8,000 ships with CBA’s, which IMEC negotiates on behalf of its members within the International Bargaining Forum (IBF).
IMEC is also heavily involved in maritime training. The IMEC Enhanced cadet programme in the Philippines currently has over 700 young people under training.
The International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN)
ISWAN is an international NGO and UK registered charity set up to promote the welfare of seafarers worldwide. We are a membership organisation with ship owners, unions and welfare organisation as members. We work with a range of bodies including P&I Clubs, shipping companies, ports, and governments. Our focus is the wellbeing of the 1.5 million seafarers around the world.
We support seafarers and their families who are affected by piracy and our 24-hour multilingual helpline, SeafarerHelp, is free for seafarers to call from anywhere in the world.
www.seafarerswelfare.org
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
ITF is an international trade union federation of transport workers’ unions. Any independent trade union with members in the transport industry is eligible for membership of the ITF. The ITF has been helping seafarers since 1896 and today represents the interests of seafarers worldwide, of whom over 880,000 are members of ITF affiliated unions. The ITF is working to improve conditions for seafarers of all nationalities and to ensure adequate regulation of the shipping industry to protect the interests and rights of the workers. The ITF helps crews regardless of their nationality or the flag of their ship.
www.itfseafarers.org
www.itfglobal.org
INTERTANKO
INTERTANKO is the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners, a forum where industry meets, policies are discussed and best practices developed. INTERTANKO has been the voice of independent tanker owners since 1970, ensuring that the liquid energy that keeps the world turning is shipped safely, responsibly and competitively. www.intertanko.com
Joint War and Hull Committees
Joint War Committee The Joint Hull and Joint War Committees comprise elected underwriting representatives from both the Lloyd’s and IUA company markets, representing the interests of those who write marine hull and war business in the London market. Both sets of underwriters are impacted by piracy issues and support the mitigation of the exposures they face through the owners’ use of BMP. The actions of owners and charterers will inform underwriters’ approach to risk and coverage.
http://www.lmalloyds.com/lma/jointhull
http://www.lmalloyds.com/lma/jointwar
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)
OCIMF is a voluntary association of oil companies (the ‘members’) who have an interest in the shipment and terminalling of crude oil, oil products, petrochemicals and gas. OCIMF’s mission is to be the foremost authority on the safe and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers, terminals and offshore support vessels, promoting continuous improvement in standards of design and operation.
www.ocimf.org
The Society of Independent Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators Ltd (SIGTTO)
The Society is the international body established for the exchange of technical information and experience, between members of the industry, to enhance the safety and operational reliability of gas tankers and terminals.
To this end the Society publishes studies, and produces information papers and works of reference, for the guidance of industry members. It maintains working relationships with other industry bodies, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, including the International Maritime Organization, to better promote the safety and integrity of gas transportation and storage schemes. http://www.sigtto.org
The World Shipping Council (WSC)
WSC is the trade association that represents the international liner shipping industry. WSC’s member lines operate containerships, roll-on/ roll-off vessels, and car carrier vessels that account for approximately 90 percent of the global liner vessel capacity. Collectively, these services transport about 60 percent of the value of global seaborne trade, or more than US$ 4 trillion worth of goods annually. WSC’s goal is to provide a coordinated voice for the liner shipping industry in its work with policymakers and other industry groups to develop actionable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging transportation problems. WSC serves as a non-governmental organization at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
www.worldshipping.org
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