FIRST HEARINGS IN SYDNEY

The first public meetings of ICONS took place in Sydney on 24 July 2000.

The Commissioners received presentations from a diverse group representing unions, owners, private consultants and regulators.

Discussions were wide ranging and involved presentations based on submissions previously lodged. View submissions at: submissions.html

A number of issues were covered:

• The future role of IMO and the need for the organisation to have an enforcement power;
• The maintenance of standards and inspection rates for Port State Control;
• The role and function of Class Societies;
• The age of ships and possible disincentives for using old tonnage;
• Liability and responsibility - breaking the corporate veil;
• The nature and make up of crews; and
• The human problems flowing from the abuse and maltreatment of crews.

A transcript of the proceedings is being prepared.
The Commission will re-convene in Singapore, Wednesday 26th July .

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