ABOUT THE SOCIETY & LIBYA

Funding for the Society comes principally from subscriptions; Other funding comes from sponsorship, trade rebates, and seminars and conference. Associate member s (i.e. suppliers to the industry) also provide a source of revenue through their subscriptions.The (LMS) principal role is to lobby central, regional and local government for policy outcomes that benefit its members.

Some issues we have taken up on the industry's behalf are: The Health and Safety in Employment Bill - A major piece of legislation with serious implications for the industry. The (LMS) lobbies with the Selected Committee of the sector successfully to keep health and safety issues under the (LMS) supervision rather than that of the Marine Department. – We participate to design criteria for crewing standards: benefit analysis of decisions to alter the minimum safe crewing levels and will continue to ensure that changes such as these are justified, reasonable and fair.

Pilotage - Ship owners are concerned about the additional costs this matter may impose on their operations, which could include the potential for pilots to abrogate their responsibilities should things go wrong. Other issues – The (LMS) is active in other policy areas such as fatigue, drug and alcohol use at sea, qualifications, premiums and marine reserves.