Sponsors
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The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia (COS)
(http://cosbc.ca/)
The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia (COS) represents the interest of international and domestic ship owners, operators, and agencies engaged in marine transportation in Canada’s Asia-Pacific corridor. Working together with industry partners and regulatory bodies, the Chamber of Shipping facilitates dialogue to promote an effective legislative environment and best practices that continue to support and maintain the ecologically sound and robust network for goods and travellers trading via Canada’s West Coast ports.
More information about Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia is available at http://cosbc.ca/.
North American Marine Environment
Protection Association (www.namepa.net)
NAMEPA operates as a voluntary, non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to preserving the marine environment through educating seafarers, port communities and children about the need, and strategies, for protecting this important global resource. NAMEPA follows in the spirit of HELMEPA’s Declaration of Voluntary Commitment of 1982 “To Save the Seas.”
To ensure its financial sustainability and enjoy respect and recognition, the NAMEPA recruits a membership consisting of domestic and international companies within shipping and the wider land-based industries (such as oil companies, banks, insurance companies, etc.) who share the objectives of NAMEPA “To Save the Seas.” These companies and individuals pay annual membership fees which are used to support the efforts of NAMEPA to fulfill its mission “To Save the Seas.”
This proactive, industry-led initiative demonstrates to all our commitment to preserving our seas for the world to enjoy and present our industry in a positive light. Please accept our invitation to join this important industry group.
More information about NAMEPA is available at www.namepa.net.
Transport Canada (www.tc.gc.ca)
Canada – Committed to the Goals of the International Maritime Community. Canada has one of the safest and most secure transportation systems in the world. Canada works closely with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish global standards that can be adopted into its regulatory framework, providing safe, secure and environmentally responsible navigation for vessels trading in or transitting through Canadian waters.
Canada is a founding member of the IMO and has been elected to Council without interruption since 1959. This dedicated effort will continue in order to advance an international framework for safe, secure and sustainable marine practices, a sound marine infrastructure, and to protect the marine environment.
More information about Transport Canada is available at www.tc.gc.ca.
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