1. 2008 Tripartite Meeting Beijing, 7-9 November Welcome !

2. History Singapore 3 February 2002 Meeting of the four “Round Table” Chairmen and CEOs with Shipbuilder and Class representatives from China, Japan and Korea

3. Singapore 2002 Topics for Discussion Four issues the shipping industry associations wished to discuss: Shipping/Shipbuilding Supply and Demand and Shipbuilding Capacity Shipbuilding Standards –reflection of the common concerns of the shipping industry Relationship between Shipowners, Shipyards and Classification Societies Ship Recycling – promoting the development of a “green passport” for new ships

4. Evolution of the “ Tripartite ” Shanghai 2002 Seoul2003 Yokohama 2004 Beijing2005 Seoul 2006 Tokyo 2007 Beijing2008

5. Evolution of the “ Tripartite ” Objectives A unique INDUSTRY forum to: Review current and evolving issues of common concern, Share information and best practices, and Promote safety, quality and protection of the environment across the maritime industries Modus Operandi and Guiding Principles Based on openness and transparency Guided by the anti-trust and competition laws adopted by many nations to preserve the free enterprise system, promote competition and protect the public from monopolistic and other restrictive trade practices, “Tripartite” meetings are conducted in compliance with such laws and regulations

6. Evolution of the “ Tripartite ” Shipyard capacity and ship demand forecasts Shipbuilding and repair standards Relationship issues Guarantees Recycling Development of Common Structural Rules Development of Goal Based Standards Permanent Means of Access Corrosion protection – coatings and steels Multi-fuel bunkering requirements Waste management systems Energy efficiency devices Feedback mechanisms and information sharing systems Greenhouse gas reduction measures and much more

7. Evolution of the “ Tripartite ” Regulatory updates – regionally and internationally Implications of emerging legislation Implications of challenges to Limitations of Liability New safety issues and concerns Information sharing: Specification Awareness Guide Optiship and optibulker HSE Awareness Guide for shipbuilding and ship repairs REPAIRCON and NEWBUILDCON New “Unified Requirements” Operating manuals and databases Other…….

8. Evolution of the “ Tripartite ” Agenda (s) Agenda setting Expansion External participation Venue

9. 2008 Tripartite Meeting Beijing, 7-9 November THANK YOU !

10. 2008 Tripartite Meeting Beijing, 7-9 November Availability of Berths for Trainees & Improving the Standards of Accommodation

11. The problem: Growing shortage of qualified ships’ officers

12. Availability of Berths for Trainees & Improving the Standards of Accommodation The solutions: Focus on Attraction Training Retention

13. Attracting New Recruits Initiatives include: Raising awareness of the industry (www.maritimefoundation.com) Establishment of Inter-Industry “Shipping Image Forum” IMO Campaign to Attract entrants to the Maritime Professions

14. Training Initiatives and activities include: Development of Tanker Officer Training Standards (TOTS), covering proficiency and experience, as an industry standard Revision of STCW Convention

15. Training: Availability of Berths for Trainees Owners/managers seeking: To maximise the utilisation of cadet berths on existing ships Cadet berths and training facilities on ALL NEW SHIPS - preferably as an industry “norm” rather than by “regulation” - investigating possible exemption from Tonnage Measurement

16. Retention Initiatives include: Speaking out / taking action on key concerns: Unjustified criminalisation / unfair treatment Protection from Pirates Denial of Shore access Ensuring “fit-for-purpose” equipment, operating and instruction manuals, … Seeking higher standards of accommodation

17. Retention : Improving the Standards of Accommodation Owners/managers seeking: Higher level of accommodation on new ships - preferably as an industry “norm” rather than by “regulation” - reviewing habitability standards, including availability of recreation spaces, broadband and personal communications with a view to establishing industry best practice guide