Marine Operations Code for Ports: Bulletin No.35 (December 2001)

Bulletin No.35 - December 2001

Port Marine Safety Code

The Port Marine Safety Code was published on 13 March 2000 (ISBN: 1 85112 365 2) and is £10

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Implementation

The Department will begin surveying competent harbour authorities in January to determine how far the Code has been implemented.

National occupational standards

BPIT report that they hope to have a new draft on the harbour masters' standards soon. It is also hoped to be able soon to publish for consultation a paper on assessment criteria for pilots - this awaits completion and review of work contracted to Warsash.

Guide to Good Practice

The process of finalising a text for printing has been more difficult than planned. This is mainly because of the unexpected extent of last minute comment on the final draft. This editorial exercise is now completed, and printing estimates are being obtained.

Conferences

A national conference, Modern Ports - Facing the Future, takes place at the School of Oriental and African Studies, Russell Square, London, on 20 February 2002 to look at progress on the commitments in Modern Ports and discuss future plans. To add your voice to this debate, register your interest with Bob Earll of CMS - Phone/Fax: 01531 890415 or email: bob.earll@dial.pipex.com.

The 11th UKHMA conference is scheduled for 13 March 2002 and it is hoped to include presentations from harbour masters on implementation of the Code.