The standards and recommended practices were based on recommendations of the first and second sessions of the facilitation division, held at montreal in february 1946 and at geneva in june 1948. March 1418, 2016 1 mika vepsalainen deputy director. The requirement, mandatory under imos convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic fal convention, is part of amendments under the revised annex to the fal convention, adopted in 2016. Programs and abstract are available at symposium sessions. Thank you for making this year a tremendous success. Imo ic350e facilitation convention fal, 2017 edition. This consolidated edition of the fal convention includes the 2016 amendments adopted at the fortieth session of the fal committee which enter into force 1. Differences between fal convention standards and new zealand national. The convention entered into force on 5 march 1967 and has been amended times so far 1969, 1973, 1977, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2009. Fal convention adds a new provision, on top of the requirement to allow crew ashore while their ship is in port. The conference was attended by 220 participants including, officials of african states, international and regional organizations, partners and. The latter is a periodic worldwide conference to which all states are invited to send delegations representing all of the disciplines involved in facilitation, as well as. Workshop on the wto agreement on trade facilitation for.
The party representing the ships owner andor charterer the principal in port. The ship agent is defined in the new imo fal convention effective january 2018 thus. Pdf on introducing electronic information systems for port. These amendments introduce new definitions for cargo transport unit ctu, clearance, freight container, the international ship and port facility security isps code, master. The importance of international guidelines to effective. Please use pdf link below to print our 2019 convention registration form. The fal convention aims to harmonize procedures for the arrival, stay and departure of ships in and from ports.
Fal, station code for falmouth docks railway station, in england. The committee considered document fal 4111 by the secretariat reporting on the status of activities relevant to the implementation of the fal convention conducted under the itcp integrated technical cooperation programme in the period from december 2015 to december 2016. The knowledge hub enabling you to navigate to documents and guides referenced throughout the site. Fal convention updates target seafarers, stowaways and it. It was established at a conference held by the united. Since april 2019, the fal convention makes it mandatory for ships and ports to exchange fal data electronically and encourages the use of the socalled single window concept, in which all the many agencies and authorities involved exchange data via a single point of contact. Jan 03, 2018 some amendments to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic fal convention entered into force globally on january 1, 2018, including new requirements on electronic data interchange, use of new fal forms, seafarers shore leave, and dealing with stowaways, said the international maritime organization imo. The filter by type and filter by subject dropdowns can by used individually or in combination.
Fal convention adds a new provision, on top of the requirement to allow crew ashore while their ship is. Aci, and the eastern pennsylvania and delaware chapter convention planning committee, we invite you to join us at the concrete convention and exposition, october 2327, 2016, in philadelphia, pa. Facilitation committee fal submissions itf seafarers. This consolidated edition of the fal convention includes amendments adopted at the fortieth session of the fal committee which enter into force on 1 january 2018. Nov 12, 2019 2018 fal 42163 maritime corruption impact on global trade, port governance and seafarers ics, iaph, ichca, ihma, i. Imo ic350e facilitation convention fal, 2017 edition 1040% online discount offered. Delegates are kindly asked to bring their copies to meetings and not to request additional copies. It aims to facilitate maritime traffic by providing a degree of uniformity the number and in type of declarations required by public authorities when a maritime vessel enters a port. The convention regulates questions concerning all states and accordingly it should be open to participation of all states without. These amendments introduce new definitions for cargo transport unit ctu, clearance, freight container, the international ship and. The convention will be held at the philadelphia marriott downtown. Latest fal amendments maritime safety division electronic exchange of information 8 april 2016 amendments to the fal convention adopted by resolution fal. Analysis of fal convention no new accessions in the last two and a half years 90.
Convention fal convention unctad technical notes 4. Jan 16, 2018 on 1 january 2018, the amendments to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic fal convention entered into force globally. Text from annex to the fal convention, with explanatory notes for ease of reference, the following pages contain text reproduced from the annex to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic, 1965, as amended, including the amendments to the convention adopted on 8 april 2016, which came into force on 1 january 2018. Fal convention imo 2011, pdf marine torrent tracker. Contracting governments present and voting shall enter into force six months after. First published on april 2016, the facilitation committee provided amendments to transition toward electronic. This consolidated edition of the fal convention includes the 2016 amendments adopted at the fortieth session of the fal committee which enter into force 1 january 2018. Manual that contains guidance and interpretation of the provisions of the annex. All convention sponsors receive their company name in the convention registration flyer, in the convention book, on the convention sponsor sign, and on the designated sessions signage.
Contracting governments present and voting shall enter into force. Boyles lifelong commitment to god and to serving his fellow men and women. Convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic. The amendments to the fal convention have entered into force. The digital age of shipping is here the imo mandatory. Annex 9 is periodically updated by the facilitation fal panel, on which sit 27 experts nominated by member states and industry observers, or the facilitation division. Apr 08, 2016 imo facilitation committee 40th session 4 8 april 2016 kuba szymanski, april 11, 2016 april 11, 2016 the imo committee on facilitation held its 40th session fal 40 from monday 4 through friday 8 april 2016 under the chairmanship of mr yury melenas russian federation together with his vice chair, mrs marina angsell sweden both of whom. At its 39th session, the facilitation committee fal considered the proposal by canada in documents fal 397 and fal 39wp. The amendments to fal convention have entered into force globally from 1st january 2018, to strengthen seafarers rights to shore leave and to achieve the smooth transit in ports of ships, cargo and passengers. Imo facilitation committee 40th session 4 8 april 2016 kuba szymanski, april 11, 2016 april 11, 2016 the imo committee on facilitation held its 40th session fal 40 from monday 4 through friday 8 april 2016 under the chairmanship of mr yury melenas russian federation together with his vice chair, mrs marina angsell sweden both of whom. The number of contracting governments to the convention is 118, the combined merchant fleets of which amount to approximately 93. Every amendment adopted by such conference by a twothirds majority of the. Organizations imo fal convention go into effect today, with a revision to the explanatory manual slated to be developed by the facilitation of international maritime traffic fal committee. If so instructed, the agent is responsible to the principal for arranging, together with the port, a berth, all relevant port and husbandry services, tending to the.
International maritime organization imo e facilitation committee 34th session agenda item 4 fal 344 1 august 2006 original. Convention, article 7 international load line certificate an international load line certificate shall be issued under the provisions of the international convention on load lines, 1966, to every ship which has been surveyed and marked in accordance with the convention or the convention as modified by the 1988 ll protocol, as. All symposium sessions and nonsymposia, broader impact events were held at the hynes convention center and adjacent sheraton boston hotel. We invite you to attend the financial aid luncheon and to be inspired by fr. He was also named 2016 humanitarian of the year by the james beard foundation. Washington convention center 801 mount vernon place nw washington, d.
New fal convention amendments come into force jan 1. Information about the broader impact events held at the meeting is available under. We would like to thank each of you for attending and supporting our 2016 40th annual convention. The explanatory manual to the convention on facilitation of. Icao in windhoek, namibia, from 4 to 7 april 2016 in two sessions. Apr 11, 2019 the requirement, mandatory under imos convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic fal convention, is part of amendments under the revised annex to the fal convention, adopted in 2016. Convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic, 1965 the convention, as amended, to notify you of the following differences between national practices and the following standards to the convention, as provided in the 2016 amendments to its annex. Annex shall be convened by the secretarygeneral upon the request of at least. The event is free, but advanced registration is required and will be open until we reach capacity. The amendments to the fal convention will require national. Workshop on the wto agreement on trade facilitation for cefta. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea. Fal convention convention on facilitation of international. Fal convention members of the international maritime organization imo adopted in 1965 the convention of facilitation of international maritime traffic, the socalled fal convention.
Convention with the title standards and recommended practices facilitation. On 1 january 2018, the amendments to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic fal convention entered into force globally. The 2016 amendments to revised annex of the fal convention entered into force on january 1, 2019. Convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic, 1965 as amended. Later, the convention, looking for text more binding. There are 56 member states of the imo which had not yet acceded to the convention.
The 2016 amendments to the maritime labour convention, 2006, will enter into force on 8 january 2019. The international maritime organizations convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic, or fal convention dates to the 1960s. International maritime organisation imo insightsias. The 2016 amendments to the maritime labour convention, 2006. Imo facilitation committee 40th session 4 8 april 2016. Some amendments to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic fal convention entered into force globally on january 1, 2018, including new requirements on electronic data interchange, use of new fal forms, seafarers shore leave, and dealing with stowaways, said the international maritime organization imo. This edition incorporates all amendments adopted by the council prior to june 2015 fourteenth edition, october 2015 to the convention on international civil aviation facilitation international standards and recommended practices. The explanatory manual to the convention on facilitation of international maritime traffic contains guidance and interpretation of the provisions of the annex of the fal convention, assists in interpreting the legal text of the provisions and provides for a greater understanding of the convention. Solas international convention for the safety of life at sea articles of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 articles of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974 page 3 of 910 file. Desiring to facilitate maritime traffic by simplifying and reducing to a minimum the formalities, documentary requirements and procedures on the arrival, stay and departure of ships engaged in international voyages.
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