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Introduction & Context

Introduction & Context. INTERCARGO: International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners Representing Bulk Carrier Shipowners (7,000 vessels; 1300 companies and 347 ships added in 2010 so far). 40% of Bulk Carrier seafarers originate from the Philippines

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Introduction & Context

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  1. Introduction & Context • INTERCARGO: International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners • Representing Bulk Carrier Shipowners (7,000 vessels; 1300 companies and 347 ships added in 2010 so far). 40% of Bulk Carrier seafarers originate from the Philippines • Coordinates and contributes to the development of Regulation on Safety, Environmental and Technical matters affecting Bulk Carriers. • Founder of “Round Table”: with BIMCO, ICS/ISF, Intertanko • Employment regulatory objective – to assist in the development of international legislation which improves safety and which works towards promoting seafaring as a high quality and rewarding career.

  2. Training, Manpower and Human Element Where we are now Expanding industry; globalisation, Asian role increasing Where we want to be Improving the safety record of shipping; promoting quality; How we want to achieve this Legislation, enforcement and a quality drive STCW and MLC will help – if recognised !

  3. Training, Manpower and Human Element Enforcement • Get the Regulations right in the first place ! • Enforcement : essential part of regulation – legislation must be understood • Global regulation requires standardised, global enforcement • Port state control matters ! • Role for seafarers

  4. Thank you! www.intercargo.org info@intercargo.org

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