Agree that, during the period 2000 to 2005, AMETIAP, in working to achieve its objectives, is to collaborate with the International Maritime Organisation International Labour Organisation, International Shipping Federation, Asian Shipowners' Forum, International Transport Workers' Federation and other appropriate international, regional and national organisations with the further development of quality maritime education and training by:
・entering into agreements for mutually beneficial collaborative activities;
・liaising with parties interested in the provision of quality maritime education and training;
・serving as a communications network and source of information and channel for advice for members, and also for non-members;
・representing member institutions as appropriate;
・promoting effective maritime education and training as fundamental to safety and efficiency in maritime transport and to the protection of the marine environment;
・developing understanding of the potential and needs of member institutions especially of those in developing economies;
・designing and implementing mutually beneficial activities such as:
- analysing the needs of member institutions, developing a data base, promulgating outcomes, organising and conducting activities to meet those needs;
- organising workshops, seminars, conference and other meetings;
- arranging and assisting fellowships, staff and student exchanges;
- facilitating cross recognition of courses and credit transfers;
- designing and validating courses and developing course materials;
- identifying and securing human, financial and technological resources;
- initiating research, development and delivery of maritime education and training to meet the requirements of maritime industry and other stakeholders and encouraging the use of state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies;
・building membership to encompass all significant providers of maritime education and training in the Asia Pacific region;
・building associate membership encompass all stakeholders in the development of maritime education and training in the Asia Pacific region;
