Shipping Coordinating Committee News

Denise Rucker Krepp, former Maritime Administration Chief Counsel who currently advocates on behalf of the U.S. domestic ship recycling industry, issued a statement at the Coast Guard Shipping Coordinating Committee Meeting March 12, 2014, in Preparation for the April 2014 Maritime Environment Protection Committee Meeting. Below are her comments. Good morning. My name is Denise Krepp and I am representing EMR-Southern Recycling. As I mentioned last year, EMR-Southern Recycling is the premier metal recycling operation in the U.S.

President Obama pledged in his first four years of office to have a more transparent government. He issued a memorandum on transparency and open government on his second day in office directing agencies to make information more available to the public in a timely manner. Sadly, the Administration has failed to achieve this goal and its decision making processes have become more opaque. The public has a right to know how the Administration develops its policies and this can only occur if the Administration is open and transparent.

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the US Department of State, will conduct several meetings in Washington, DC.  On May 22, the Subcommittee on Flag State Implementation will meet to prepare for the upcoming session of its counterpart group at the IMO.  Topics on the agenda will include port state control guidelines on seafarers’ working hours and marine casualty investigations.  On May 27, the Subcommittee on IMO Administration and Budgeting and the Subcommittee on IMO Technical Cooperation will meet to prepare for the upcoming sessions of their counterpart groups at the IMO.  73 Fed. Reg. 28545  (HK Law)

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the US Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on February 19 to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Standards for Training and Watchkeeping. Topics on the agenda include safe manning levels of ships and unlawful practices associated with certificates of competency. 73 Fed. Reg. 6547 (HK Law).

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the US Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting, on January 22, is to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Equipment. Topics on the agenda include the longitudinal strength of tankers and prevention of accidents with lifeboats. The second meeting, on January 30, is to prepare for the upcoming session of IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases. Topics on the agenda include evaluation of safety and pollution hazards of chemicals and requirements for carriage of bio-fuels and bio-fuel blends. 73 Fed. Reg. 1394 (HK Law).

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. State Department, will meet in Washington, DC on February 3, 2004 to prepare for the upcoming Diplomatic Conference on Ballast Water Management for Ships. The Diplomatic Conference is scheduled to take place in London on February 9-13, 2004. 69 Fed. Reg. 3187 (Source: HK Law)

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will conduct two meetings. On March 23, it will meet in Washington, DC to prepare for the next session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). Items on the agenda include recycling of ships; prevention of air pollution from ships; and anti-fouling systems. The second meeting, also on March 23 in Washington, DC, will present the results of the recent Diplomatic Conference on Ballast Water Management. (HK Law).

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on March 23, 2004 to prepare for the upcoming meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). Items on the agenda include harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water; recycling of ships; prevention of air pollution from ships; and anti-fouling systems. 69 Fed. Reg. 9675 (HK Law)

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in St. Pete Beach, Florida on May 20 to review the outcome of the recent meeting of the IMO Subcommittee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue (COMSAR) and to prepare for the upcoming meeting of the IMO Subcommittee on Safety of Navigation (NAV). 69 Fed. Reg. 22898 (HK Law).

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 Subcommittee for the Prevention of Marine Pollution (SPMP) of the Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on February 26, 2002. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the upcoming MEPC 47 meeting of the IMO in London on March 4-8 . Items on the agenda include harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water, recycling of ships, prevention of air pollution from ships, and anti-fouling paints for ships. Source: HK Law

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on February 26, 2002. The propose of the meeting is to review the agenda items to be considered at the 47th Session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 47) to be held in London on March 4-8, 2002. Items on the agenda include harmful aquatic organisms in ballast water; recycling of ships; prevention of air pollution from ships; implementation of the Convention on Oil Pollution Prevention, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) and the Protocol thereto relating to Hazardous and Noxious Substances (OPRC-HNS); interpretation of and amendments to MARPOL 73/78; and harmful effects of anti-fouling paints for ships.

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on April 16, 2002 to prepare for the 84th Session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG 84). Items on the agenda include a review of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Navigation, 1988, and the Protocol of 1988 relating to Fixed Platforms Located on the Continental Shelf. The Wreck Removal Convention will also be examined. Source: HK Law

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the State Department, will hold a series of meetings in Washington, D.C. to assist in refining the U.S. position prior to the Diplomatic Conference on the Draft Protocol to the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974. The public meetings will be held on June 26, July 31, September 5, and October 16, 2002.

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 Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on January 11, 2005 to prepare for the upcoming meeting of the IMO Subcommittee on Fire Protection. Topics on the agenda include large passenger ship safety; performance testing; performance criteria for fire doors; and evacuation analysis. 69 Fed. Reg. 76027 (HK Law).

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting (on February 8) is to prepare for the 48th session of the IMO Subcommittee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE). Topics on the agenda include longitudinal strength of tankers; large passenger ship safety; measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats; and protection of fuel tanks. The second meeting (on April 12) is to prepare for the 90th session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG). Topics on the agenda include the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation; the draft Wreck Removal Convention; and the Provision of Financial Security. 70 Fed. Reg. 2450 (HK Law)

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will hold two meetings in Washington, DC. The first meeting (on February 8) is to prepare for the 48th session of the IMO Subcommittee on Ship Design and Equipment (DE). Topics on the agenda include longitudinal strength of tankers; large passenger ship safety; measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats; and protection of fuel tanks. The second meeting (on April 12) is to prepare for the 90th session of the IMO Legal Committee (LEG). Topics on the agenda include the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation; the draft Wreck Removal Convention; and the Provision of Financial Security. Source: HK Law

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will conduct three meetings in Washington, DC. On June 15, it will meet to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Subcommittee on Stability and Load Lines and on Fishing Vessels Safety. Topics on the agenda include passenger ship safety, intact stability, and offshore supply vessel guidelines. 70 Fed. Reg. 25644 (May 13, 2005). On June 9, it will meet to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Technical Co-operation Committee. Topics on the agenda include the Global Programme on Maritime Security, integration of women into the maritime sector, and electronic access to IMO instruments. 70 Fed. Reg. 25644 (May 13, 2005).

The Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on August 29. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers.

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the US Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on June 12. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Technical Co-operation Committee. 72 Fed. Reg. 29359 (May 25, 2007). (Source: HK Law)

The Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the Department of State, will meet in Washington, D.C. on September 8 to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Subcommittee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers. Matters to be considered include amendments to the IMDG Code; review of the Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (BC Code); and casualty and incident reports and analysis. 70 Fed. Reg. 46902 (HK Law)

The Working Group on Radio Communications and Search and Rescue of the Shipping Coordinating Committee, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, will meet in Washington, DC on August 11. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the upcoming session of the IMO Subcommittee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue. Topics on the agenda include: maritime safety information on GMDSS; recognition of mobile satellite systems; emergency radiocommunications; and maritime security. 70 Fed. Reg. 39354 (HK Law)