ISSUE 50 : PAT and its role on national logistics system
Objectives
THE ASSOCIATION'S OBJECTIVES ARE AS FOLLOW:
(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.
Benefits
1BSAA 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.
2Member 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.
3Members 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.
