2. Pioneers Safety training starting in the 60’s No rules or regulations Guidelines needed Pioneers form an Association

3. Founding of IASST Fanø – Denmark –RGIT –Margaret McMillan –Den Helder Training Centre –Danish Maritime Authority –Swedish Maritime Administration and Rescue Service –Marine Institute, St Johns –Statens Havarivern skole (Resq) –Statens Sjøaspirantskole Bergen (Nutec) –Stavanger Maritime skole

4. IASST International Association for Sea Survival Training Changed to International Association for Safety and Survival Training in the 90’s IASST Guidelines OPITO – OLF – STCW - STCW-F

5. Membership of IASST Full members –safety training schools, universities, nautical colleges, and scientific institutions Associated members –professional organizations and manufacturers Personal members

6. IASST Mission Statement “To facilitate the exchange of information on matters relating to safety in the maritime environment and to promote continuous improvement in safety and survival training internationally”

7. IASST Objectives Promote effective maritime safety and survival training Encourage the interchange of ideas and information's with a view to improving the quality of training. Encourage instructors exchange Contribute to development and improvement of safety and survival technology Forge and maintain links with government, industry, national and international organizations Provide consultative and advisory services in safety and survival training Raise the profile of the Association in order to encourage and increase the membership internationally.

8. Comming events IASST 7th International Conference –Hosted by Adriamar Training Centre, Croatia - October 2006

9. IASST Today 132 members –87 Full members –27 Associated members –11 Personal members –7 Honorary members 41 Country WWW.IASST.COM

11. Members at this meeting