[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 245 (Monday, December 22, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 66885] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-33367] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice No. 2663] Shipping Coordinating Committee Subcommittee on Ship Design and Equipment; Meeting Notice The Shipping Coordinating Committee will conduct an open meeting at 9:30 am on Thursday, January 8, 1998, in Room 2415, at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the forty-first session of the Subcommittee on Ship Design and Equipment of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which is scheduled for March 9-13, 1998, at IMO Headquarters in London, England. Among other things, items of particular interest are: role of the human element in maritime casualties--guidelines for computer applications; revision of the High Speed Craft Code; matters relating to lifesaving; safety of passenger submersible craft; safe ocean towing guidelines; development of a code on polar navigation; 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. Such an open meeting supports the U.S. Representative to the IMO Subcommittee in developing the U.S. position on those issues raised at the IMO Subcommittee meetings. This open meeting 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: Mr. Wayne Lundy, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Commandant (G- MSE-3), 2100 2nd Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001 or by calling: (202) 267-2206. Dated: December 8, 1997. Russell A. La Mantia, Chairman, Shipping Coordinating Committee. [FR Doc. 97-33367 Filed 12-19-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-07-M