MARITIME

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Maritime Organization
There are various maritime organizations
at international level, such as:
1.International Maritime Organization (IMO)
2.International Association of Classification
Societies (IACS)
3.International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)
4.International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
5.Many more.

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO

is the United Nations specialized agency, based

in London.
with responsibility for the safety and security of
shipping and the prevention of marine pollution
by ships
Originally known as IMCO (1958). IMCO is the
Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative
Organization. It changed to IMO in 1982.
Website: http://www.imo.org/

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO
Objectives: Facilitate cooperation among governments
on technical matters affecting
shipping, particularly from the
angle of:
Safety of life at sea.
Prevention of marine pollution.
Exchange of information
between nations.
Concluding an international
agreements.

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO
Currently has 170 Member States and three
Associate Members.
Provide forum for member countries to meet
regularly discuss matters of mutual
interest.
A body that could introduce, amend &
implement legislation or international
regulations, codes &
standard.
Ex: IMDG Code.

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO
Consists of an Assembly, a Council &
5 main committees:
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC)
Marine Environment Protection Committee
(MEPC)
Legal Committee
Technical Co-operation committee
Facilitation Committee

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO
IMO has a quite number of tasks and
roles, such as:
Ensuring maritime safety includes international
maritime traffic, load lines and the carriage of
dangerous goods
Solving the environmental issues - pollution. The
issue of tanker accidents, environmental threat
caused by routine operations such as the cleaning of
oil cargo tanks and the disposal of engine room
wastes. The International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution from Ships MARPOL

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO
Tasks and roles
Establishing a system for providing compensation to
those who had suffered financially as a result of pollution
Global search and rescue system initiative with the
International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) and
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
(GMDSS)
Development of human resource and seafarer
Comprehensive security related to sea transportation,
including the International Ship and Port Facility Security
(ISPS) Code and the Convention for the Suppression of
Unlawful Acts (SUA)

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

IACS
Founded in London 1968.
Association of worlds major classification
Societies (Currently has 13 member societies).
Main concern with safe ships and clean seas.
Main purpose:
To promote improvement of standards of
safety at sea & prevention of pollution of
marine environment.

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

IACS
More than 90% of worlds merchant fleet is
covered by standards of IACS members.
Ship must compliance with rules of major
classification societies to get statutory
certifications.
IMO requires all ships to get those certification
issues by one of classification societies,
before can legally operate
internationally.
Website: http://www.iacs.org.uk/

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

IACS
IACS has various tasks and roles such
as:
1.Provides technical support and guidance
2.Develops unified interpretations of the
international statutory regulations
3.Giving certifications
4.Consultative status in IMO

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

IACS

IACS current members:

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION
SOCIETIES?
Ship classification is necessary to
ensure ship is built & maintained
properly for hazards & risks involve
in maritime trading.
Classification scheme covers:
Definition of standard & rules
for design, construction & service
of ship.
Design & construction are controlled to
assure compliance to rules. Certificate
of conformity is issued.

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

WHAT IS CLASSIFICATION
SOCIETIES?
Assess ship periodical inspection (make
sure it is carried out).
Renewal of certificate of conformity when
requirement met, providing reassurance
to users.

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

EXAMPLE OF IACS MEMBER

LLOYDS REGISTER OF SHIPPING
Founded 1760. Based in London.
Worlds leading ship classification
society.
Principal activity: Examine merchant
ships and 'classify' them according to
their condition.
Expand services to include marine,
offshore & industrial survey & advisory
services, improving quality, safety &
protecting environment.

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

LLOYDS REGISTER OF SHIPPING

Set & maintain standards of safety & reliability,
by establishing requirements for design,
construction & maintenance of ships.
LR classification is internationally recognize
standard.
Standard requires the materials structure,
machinery & equipment are of required quality.
Monitor shipyards around the world, conduct
quality inspection.
Website: http://www.lr.org/sectors/marine/

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

International Association of Classifcation Societies

(IACS)

OTHER CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY

1. Bureau Veritas
Based in Paris.
Service also include research &
development of variety maritime
project.

2. American Bureau of Shipping

Promoting the security of life,
property, and the natural
environment primarily through the
development and verification of
standards for the design,
maintenance of marine-related
facilities.

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

ICS
Established in 1921 as Intl. Shipping
Conference.
Rename to ICS in 1948. Based in London.
Members consist of private ship owners. Now
with ship owners from 32 countries, & cover
half of worlds merchant fleet.
To promote interests of shipowners in all
matters of shipping.
Tasks and roles:
Encourages high standard of operation, high
quality & efficient shipping services.

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

ICS
Provides guidance on regulatory development and
compliance
Promotes best practice in shipping industry
Promotes environment which support safe shipping
operations, protection of environment, & adherence to
internationally adopted standards & procedures.
Co-operates in technical, industrial or commercial
interest or to discuss problems of mutual concern.
Co-operates with other international organizations in
pursuit of the above objectives.
Website: http://www.marisec.org/

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

International Transport Workers Federation

(ITF)

ITF
Founded 1896. Represent transport workers
trade union of all countries. Based in London.
To protect economic & social interest of
transport workers (seafarers, dockers, inland
navigation workers & fisherman).
Concern on:
Good employment condition.
Take action on those who violate seafarers
individual rights.
Monitor passenger cruise operation.

International Transport Workers Federation

(ITF)

ITF
Tasks and roles:
to promote respect for trade union and human rights
worldwide
to work for peace based on social justice and
economic progress
to help its affiliated unions defend the interests of their
members
to provide research and information services to its
affiliates
to provide general assistance to transport workers in
difficulty
Website: http://www.itfglobal.org/

International Transport Workers Federation

(ITF)

MARITIME INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (MIMA)

MIMA
Policy research institute set up by Malaysian
Govt. Based in KL.
Looks into matters relating to Malaysias
interest at sea, and to serve as a national focal
point for research in the maritime sector.
Incorporated under Companies Act in 1965.
Area dealt by MIMA:
Maritime security and diplomacy.
Ocean industries economic study.
Coastal and marine environment.
Ocean law and policy.

MARITIME INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA (MIMA)

Website:
http://www.mima.gov.my/

AKADEMI LAUT MALAYSIA (ALAM)

ALAM
Located on a well developed 30 hectares
campus in Melaka.
1970s: Establishment of non-profit making body
called MATES (Malaysian Training and Education
for Seamen) Foundation.
The Foundation pioneered the establishment of
the Maritime Training Centre (MTC) in 1977.
15 August 1981, MTC was upgraded
to an academy, & named Akademi
Laut Malaysia.
Website: http://www.alam.edu.my/

AKADEMI LAUT MALAYSIA (ALAM)

AKADEMI LAUT MALAYSIA (ALAM)

ALAM
1 January 1997: Privatized to Malaysian
Maritime Academy Sdn. Bhd. (MMA).
MMA = Consortium of MISC,
PETRONAS, Penang Shipbuilding &
Construction, & Klang Port Management.
Objective: To produce competent
professionals with in-depth technical,
academic, commercial and business
knowledge in the maritime field through
balanced and integrated curriculum.
Provides courses leading to academic
degrees and professional maritime
qualifications.