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The
Bangkok Shipowners and Agents Association (BSAA)
Before BSAA was established,
a handful of shipping lines
joined together as a grouping
known as the Bangkok Shipping Interest (BSI).
The group’s main objective was to be a
mouthpiece for maritime operators in Thailand,
especially when coordinating with government
agencies. It was also designed as a center
at which members could exchange ideas and
information. One of the principal founders
of BSI as Mr. Somporn Sanyapreedakul, also
known as Mr. K.T. Koh
From the outset, BSI’s members consisted of local shipping
lines and a few agents representing foreign shipping lines.
As time passed, the world economy, including Thailand’s expanded,
international trade boomed and so did the shipping industry.
Because of BSI’s success in dealing with problems and offering benefits
to its members, more companies applied for membership in the group.
Later it became apparent that a formal association with a real focal
point regarding maritime interests was needed. Hence it was that in 1968,
the Bangkok Shipowners and Agents Association – or BSAA – was registered as
a bona fide trade association.
Members include not only shipping lines and agents, but also logistics providers,
port operators, trucking companies, law firms with interests in maritime law,
transportation management companies and other maritime related agencies.
(a) To promote shipping interest with the goal of dealing with problems
facing general shipping interests in Thailand and her territorial waters.
(b) To consult and advise members on shipping problems and offer assistance.
(c) To co-ordinate shipping services and operations among shipowners,
official and unofficial bodies concerned with shipping.
(d) To represent and promote the views and policies of the
Association to the Thai Government and all other governmental
official and non-governmental 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, announcements and related matters with English
Translation from the Port Authority of Thailand, the Customs
Department and the Marine Dept.
2) Member can notify the association of 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 :-
- Luncheon meeting with guest speaker.
- Monthly Executive Committee meeting as an observer.
- Golf tournament, both amongst members and with various government
agencies.
- Association get-together functions.
- Annual General Meeting. |
