U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee - Meetings

The U.S. Shipping Coordinating Committee (SHC), sponsored by the Department of State, will conduct two meetings in Washington, DC. The November 26 meeting will finalize preparations for the 76th Session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee. Items on the agenda include large passenger vessel safety, bulk carrier safety, and measures to enhance maritime security. This meeting will also finalize preparations for the International Conference on Maritime Security to be held in London on December 9-13, 2002. On December 13, 2002, the SHC will discuss the upcoming 46th Session of the IMO Subcommittee on Stability and Load Lines and Fishing Vessel Safety (SLF). Items in the agenda include harmonization of damage stability provisions and large passenger vessel safety. Source: HK Law