The Master Mariners of Australia Congress 2011 in Fremantle , Western Australia, will bring together shipping representatives, master mariners , academics, maritime regulatory agencies and port authorities to address best practice in the port and maritime community.
TOPICS BE ADDRESSED AT THE TWO DAY CONFERENCE WILL INCLUDE:
- The revitalization of the Australian shipping policy
- The future of coastal shipping: Australian registered vessels operating on the coastal trade currently number less than 40
- Maritime developments in the north west shelf and opportunities for Australian shipping
- Vessel Traffic Service in Australia
- Green ships and driving green initiatives into the industry
- Working on the maritime skill set and future training needs
- MTOFSA and associated regulations for mariners
- Legislative updates and their impact on master mariners and the maritime industry
- Safety for ships The International Safety Management Code
- The fair treatment of seafarers
- Piracy and on sea security
