ANNEX F Advisory Panel Second Extraordinary meeting 12/13 March 2014 – – Case for Change IALA Council requested the Legal Advisory Panel to provide all National Members with the opportunity to further develop the case for a change of status for IALA to that of an International Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO). To assist participants the environment surrounding the change of status was introduced in four short presentations considering the case for change from the following perspectives: . International maritime community . IALA . National members . Industrial members Using a facilitated workshop approach the group identified the following as the benefits arising from a change of status for IALA for each of the above categories: International Maritime Community . IALA’s position in international arena is strengthened by parity with other international organisations, resulting in increased credibility, with mandate, role and responsibilities of each being supportive, transparent and commonly accepted . Increased worldwide acceptance of IALA standards, recommendations and guidelines by national and/or competent authorities because of the participation of governments, leading to enhanced harmonization . Influence may potentially grow as a result of IALA conceptual developments, etc. being sought, accepted and adopted by other organisations and governments . IALA’s ability to act, react and respond to developments and to progress contributions to other organizations in a highly efficient and effective way may be enhanced by direct government involvement IALA as an organisation . Trilogy with IMO and IHO IALA voice more readily heard as an equal and – valued partner. This would lead to synergies being created and harnessed between the organisations, with agreed load sharing to develop mutual solutions, efficiently using the resources available . Facilitates global participation in the development of standards and recommendations by overcoming difficulties related to travel to NGO, both – in terms of status and local entry requirements as a result of privileges and immunities provided to international organisation . Headquarters agreement with host nation provides additional financial, operational and human resources capabilities. Financial benefits mean that
ANNEX F Advisory Panel – Second Extraordinary meeting – 12/13 March 2014 Case for Change IALA Council requested the Legal Advisory Panel to provide all National Members with the opportunity to further develop the case for a change of status for IALA to that of an International Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO). To assist participants the environment surrounding the change of status was introduced in four short presentations considering the case for change from the following perspectives: . International maritime community . IALA . National members . Industrial members Using a facilitated workshop approach the group identified the following as the benefits arising from a change of status for IALA for each of the above categories: International Maritime Community . IALA’s position in international arena is strengthened by parity with other international organisations, resulting in increased credibility, with mandate, role and responsibilities of each being supportive, transparent and commonly accepted . Increased worldwide acceptance of IALA standards, recommendations and guidelines by national and/or competent authorities because of the participation of governments, leading to enhanced harmonization . Influence may potentially grow as a result of IALA conceptual developments, etc. being sought, accepted and adopted by other organisations and governments . IALA’s ability to act, react and respond to developments and to progress contributions to other organizations in a highly efficient and effective way may be enhanced by direct government involvement IALA as an organisation . Trilogy with IMO and IHO – IALA voice more readily heard as an equal and valued partner. This would lead to synergies being created and harnessed between the organisations, with agreed load sharing to develop mutual solutions, efficiently using the resources available . Facilitates global participation in the development of standards and recommendations – by overcoming difficulties related to travel to NGO, both in terms of status and local entry requirements as a result of privileges and immunities provided to international organisation . Headquarters agreement with host nation provides additional financial, operational and human resources capabilities. Financial benefits mean that