[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 195 (Monday, October 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52486-52487]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-25268]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice No. 2446]


Shipping Coordinating Committee Subcommittee on Ship Design and 
Equipment and Associated Bodies; Notice of Meeting

    The Shipping Coordinating Committee will conduct an open meeting at 
9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 1996, in Room 2415, at U.S. Coast 
Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593. The 
purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the fortieth session of the 
Subcommittee on Ship Design and Equipment of the International Maritime 
Organization (IMO) which is scheduled for February 10-14, 1997, at IMO 
Headquarters in London, England.
    Among other things, items of particular interest are: role of the 
human element in maritime casualties--guidelines for engine room 
layout; voyage data recorders; revision of the High Speed Craft Code; 
ro-ro ferry & bulk carrier safety matters; matters relating to 
lifesaving; safety of passenger submersible craft; safe ocean towing 
guidelines; and ship structures matters.
    IMO works to develop international agreements, guidelines, and 
standards for the marine industry. In most cases, these form the basis 
for class society rules and national standards/regulations. The U.S. 
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Working Group supports

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the U.S. Representative to the IMO Subcommittee in developing the U.S. 
position on those issues raised at the IMO Subcommittee meetings. The 
U.S. SOLAS Working Group serves as an excellent forum for the U.S. 
maritime industry to express their ideas and participate in the 
international rulemaking process. All members of the maritime industry 
are encouraged to send representatives to participate in the 
development of U.S. positions on those issues affecting your maritime 
industry and remain abreast of all activities ongoing within the IMO.
    Members of the public may attend this meeting up to the seating 
capacity of the room. Interested persons may seek information by 
writing: CDR Jim Stamm, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Commandant (G-
MSE), 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001 or by calling: 
(202) 267-2206.

    Dated: September 17, 1996.
Stephen M. Miller,
Secretary, Shipping Coordinating Committee.
[FR Doc. 96-25268 Filed 10-4-96; 8:45 am]
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