INTERCARGO Bulk Carriers and Maritime Labour Conventions Rob Lomas Secretary General June 2010
Work Programme 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.
Work Programme 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 !
Work Programme 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
Work Programme Thank you!