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Foreword

Dear ISSA Members and Maritime Colleagues

F
or those of you who celebrated our There was a real “buzz” of It will soon be time to start work
ISSA Diamond Jubilee at Convention excitement over the three days and a on producing the 2016 ISSA Register

in Singapore I hope you enjoyedhuge range of topics was covered inof Members. The ever popular book
yourselves and returned home safely. an intense series of plenary sessions. and companion CD is produced from

We have received nothing but praiseThese included a review of e-commerce, the information contained on the ISSA
from the delegates, accompanying the launch of Project Watchdog (ISSA’s website database. Pease check your

persons and exhibitors alike and I think I credit information and debt recovery information is correct and advise the
can safely say it was one of the best ISSA service), what onboard caterersISSA Secretariat of any changes needed.

Conventions for many a year.want from their ship suppliers and a I am pleased to advise you that
Guest of Honour – Andrew Tan, Chief fascinating presentation by The Baltic IMO’s two-yearly review of ISSA’s NGO

Executive of Singapore Port Authority – Exchange’s Chris Jones on his life in status has been completed and we have
demonstrated our contribution and
rang the ISSA bell to declare Convention shipping and an update on The Baltic’s
open. In his keynote address he extolled global operations and market review. commitment to the important work

the virtues of “Innovation & Productivity” ISSA’s home is, of course at The Baltic of IMO. As a result, our NGO status
which was this year’s theme.Exchange in London.remains so we are able to continue to

A record 60 stands were occupied by Day two of Convention was devoted be at the very summit of world maritime
a wide range of members and suppliers to a series of educational and informative legislation. This really does make a

to ship suppliers as well as dedicated presentations stage managed by difference to our industry. Recognition
pavilions for Singapore AssociationSingapore Management University.of the role of the ship supplier by our

of Shipsuppliers & Services (the The range and quality of the day’s inclusion in legislation such as the ISPS
Association’s new name), Australia and topics and debate was breath-taking and Code and access to ships ensures your

New Zealand Associations.one ISSA member said: “This is the best daily business continues uninterrupted.
day’s plenary ISSA has ever organised”.It is a similar story in Europe
ISSA had its own stand displaying
ship supply from 200BC to 2015 and the There was plenty of opportunity for where the work of OCEAN – the

many highlights and milestones we have the ISSA family to network and socialise. sub-committee of ISSA representing
achieved along the way.Convention came to its climax on the European ship suppliers at the EU –

Sunday evening at the glamorous Shangri- continues apace.
La Hotel when 600 sat down to a Gala I know many of you will be in London

Dinner like no other in recent memory.in September for both the IMPA event
Now our planning efforts are turning and London International Shipping

to Dubai for next year’s Convention and Week. Please look for me at these events
Trade Exhibition which will be held at the as it will be my pleasure to meet as

beginning of November. Keep watching many ISSA members as possible. One
the ISSA website and The Ship Supplier of the events ISSA will be attending is

for news of this lagship ISSA event.the Executive Committee Meeting of

Talking of the ISSA website, I am InterManager with whom we continue
delighted to let you know that our re- to enjoy a warm and close relationship.It

designed and more interactive site has is always worth asking if your customer’s
now gone live. You will notice a fresher, vessel is managed by an InterManager

cleaner appearance to the site and in member so you can mention ISSA to the
the coming months we will be adding in Master and demonstrate the care with

more services for ISSA Members to use.which you supply.
One innovation will be the addition Finally, do feel free to contact me

of advertising on the site and this canthrough the ISSA Secretariat with any
You can keep up to date with the be targeted so you can, very cost- concerns, news and views which could
latest news on the ISSA website at
effectively, display your sales message be beneicial to share with colleagues.
www.shipsupply.org and send in your
comments and views to the ISSA on the Port Page where potential I wish you continuing success and my
Secretariat either by phone on +44 customers are seeking suppliers. Do best wishes.

(0)20 7626 6236; Fax +44 (0)20 contact the ISSA Secretariat or our
7626 6234 or alternatively email friends at Elaborate Communications for Abdul Hameed Hajah

secretariat@shipsupply.orgfull information on this.ISSA President

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