Us Shipping Coordinating Committee News

The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC) SOLAS Working Group on Stability, Load Lines, and Fishing Vessel Safety (SLF) will meet in Washington, DC on January 18, 2002. Items on the agenda include large passenger ship safety, subdivision and damage stability harmonization, and partial weathertight issues relating to containerships. Source: HK Law

The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on October 26 to prepare for the upcoming meeting of contracting parties to the London Dumping Convention. 69 Fed. Reg. 54825 (HK Law).

The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the Department of State, will conduct three public meetings. The Working Group on Radio Communications and Search and Rescue will meet on January 5 in Arlington, Virginia. Topics on the agenda include maritime safety information on GMDSS; recognition of mobile satellite systems; and large passenger ship safety. 70 Fed. Reg. 76899 (December 28, 2005). The Subcommittee on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping will meet on January 17 in Washington, DC. Topics on the agenda include measures to enhance maritime security; unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency; and measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats. 70 Fed. Reg. 76899 (December 28, 2005).

The U.S. of State, will conduct two meetings in Washington, DC. Safety Committee. safety, bulk carrier safety, and measures to enhance maritime security. Conference on Maritime Security to be held in London on December 9-13, 2002. (SLF). provisions and large passenger vessel safety.

The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on November 14. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize preparations for the upcoming sessions of the IMO Assembly and Council. 70 Fed. Reg. 61466