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8. THE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ON IMO ACTIVITES
・ 8 N AG 572 IMO DE 45 - OBSERVATIONS OF THE ISO REPRESENTATIVE
The Chairman reported condition of the participation from ISO to IMO meetings in 2001 and 2002.
He reported the major areas of interest for TC8 as follows stressed that it was very busy year for TC8 and will be the next year:
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IMO/Maritime Safety Committee - TC8 Chairman
IMO/Marine Environment and Pollution Committee - TC8 Chairman
IMO/Design and Equipment Committee - Mr. Hopkins
IMO/Bulk Liquid Gases - TC8 Chairman assigns
IMO/Fire Protection Committee - TC8 Chairman
IMO/Navigation Committee - Prof. Iijima (SC6 Chairman)
IMO/Facilitation Committee/Ship/Port Interface group - Mr. Seiberlich
ILO/Working party for the Seafarer identification matters - TC8 Chairman assigns WCO/ Data systems working party for container security issue, especially data transfer systems - TC8 Chairman assigns
The Chairman introduced the maritime security issue should refer the presentation of the ISO /Seminar which was held yesterday at the same place.
Mr. Palomares appreciated TC8 inputs to IMO until now and he was very pleased to hear the present Chairman, CAPT. Piersall will continue to work as a Chair. for another three year's term, he will report this matter to the Secretary-General of IMO after he returned to IMO.
Mr. Abram gave information about UN/ECE/Committee who initiated security matters together with ISO/TC54, Gas cylinder in the field of dangerous goods. The Chairman mentioned that he will contact with UN/ECE committee immediately to assist and get coordinate with them.
Mr. Palomares introduced the movement in IMO/DSC regarding safety of the dangerous goods.
9. THE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ON BUSINESS PLAN-STATUS( INFO ONLY ) The Chairman explained the present status of Business Plan which is on the Website in ISO that the Status Report, 8N 1000R7, Annex 1 of the Business Plan, is still 8N1000R3 and not maintained, because it is waiting the clarification of the 8N1000 at AG. The Chairman expressed to revise the Annex 1 and the Business Plan before March 2003, especially taking into account of the important aspect of Asian countries, such as China, Rep. Of. Korea, and Japan.
10. Secretary's Report on ISO/TC8 Status Report-8N1000
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10.1 Discussion on IMO Linkage items
This topic has finished in Item 8.
11. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL LIAISONS 11.1 IMO
This item has finished in item 8.
11.2 IACS
Mr. Young Kee Chon, IACS, expressed deep appreciation for outcome from TC8 and keep continuing good relationship with the TC8. He emphasized increasing interest on maritime security issue and environmental issue that will be developed in TC8.
The Chairman also informed the appointment of new permanent secretary of IACS, Mr. Richard Leslie, taking over from Capt. Robin Bradley, and expressed to continue mutual cooperation with IACS under his leadership as we have enjoyed with Capt. Bradley.
11.3 IAPH
The Chairman introduced apology from Mr. Kondo, deputy secretary General of IAPH, about being unable to participate TC8 Plenary meeting this time and expressed to maintain the positive relationship with IAPH.
11.4 SNAME
The Chairman introduced apology from Mr. Jose, the president of SNAME, about being unable to participate the TC8 Plenary meeting this time and expressed to maintain the positive relationship with SNAME.
11.5 Other
The Chairman introduced the Liaisons with ISO/TC67.
No other Liaisons bodies have reported.
The Chairman announced that the location of the next TC8 Plenary meeting has not decided yet, waiting the reply from the host country.
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