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The
Bangkok Shipowners and Agents Association (BSAA)
was established in 1968. replacing the Bangkok Shipping Interest
(BSI) which consisted of a small group of shipping lines. At that
time the only recognised port in Thailand was the port in Klongtoey
District under the administration of the Port Authority of Thailand
(PAT). The prime role of BSAA was to act as a forum for local shipping
lines and agencies to address industrial issues and enhance good
working relations with various government ministries concerned.
One of the key objectives of BSAA is to promote general shipping
interest in Thailand
(a) To promote shipping interest
with the aim to deal with problems of general interest to shipping
in Thailand and her territorial waters.
(b) To consult and advise members on shipping problems and offer
assistance for their benefit
(c) To co-ordinate shipping services and operations between shipowners,
official and unofficial bodies who may be concerned with shipping.
d) To represent and promote the views and policies of the Association
to the Government of Thailand and all other governmental official
and nongovernmental bodies which may be concerned with shipping.
(e) To promote charity and assist in public welfare.
(f) The Association will not concern itself with freight rate and/or
freight arrangements.
(g) The Association will not take part in political activities.
1) BSAA members will receive monthly shipping statistics, notifications
and announcements with English Translation on relating matters from
PAT, the Customs and the Harbour Dept.
2) Member can notify the association on any problems or difficulties
with authorities. The Executive Committee will consider whether or
not the association should address the matter to the concerned authority.
3) Members can participate in association activities such as :-
- Monthly luncheon meeting with guest speaker.
- Attend the monthly Executive Committee meeting as observer.
- Golf tournament, both amongst members and with various government
agencies.
- Association get-together functions.
- Annual General Meeting. |
