History in the Making: ADCI and ASA to Host a Joint Event for the First Time in Panama
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On October 17, 2017, the Association of Diving Contractors
(ADCI) and the American Salvage Association (ASA) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the communications and working relationship
between the two organizations, as well as provide a framework for the safe
conduct of underwater salvage diving operations. We are proud to announce
that the first formal event to be attended by both associations will be at the
21st Annual ADCI Latin America & Caribbean Chapter Meeting, in
Panama, 1-2 August 2018.
The Chapter meeting will be held in tandem with the
Conferencia Annual Maritima de Panama. The two day event will feature
productive round-table discussions, presentations, and provide invaluable
networking opportunities for current and prospective members of both
associations. "We want to invite all ASA and ADCI members to join us in Panama
this August. With key representatives from relevant Latin American maritime
authorities also invited to participate, this exciting program promises to
provide an opportunity to build upon strategic alliances, highlight valuable synergies
across the commercial diving and marine salvage communities, and to further
develop relationships with government stakeholders who will require the assistance
of our membership during maritime casualties and natural disasters," said Lino
Arosemena, chairman of the ASA’s Latin American Committee and General Manager
of Talleres Industries.
For those of you unfamiliar with the American Salvage
Association (ASA), the mission of the ASA is to be a unifying association of
the commercial marine salvage industry, serving as the definitive spokesman for
this industry in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere in North, Central and South
America as well as the Caribbean Sea. The objectives of the ASA are to: (1)
Unite marine salvors working in North, Central and South America as well as the
Caribbean Sea to consider and, when desirable, take joint action on any matters
affecting the marine salvage industry; (2) To work towards the improvement and,
where applicable, the standardization of contracts and other documentation
relevant to the marine salvage industry; (3)To cooperate with other
Associations working in the interests of the marine salvage industry; and (4)To
give active support to its General Members in relation to legal or commercial
disputes where such support is recommended by the Executive Committee and
approved by the Membership. For more information or to become a member please
see www.AmericanSalvage.org.
For the past few years the ADCI has felt that it was
appropriate for the two associations to venture into a more collaborative
relationship, as many companies are members of both the ADCI and ASA. In
fact, both associations have formal partnerships with the USCG and are regarded
by all stakeholders as industry experts in their respective areas.
The ADCI welcomes all stakeholders to join us for this event
focusing on commercial diving operations, salvage diving operations, and
addressing the challenges and highlighting the advancements in the commercial
diving and marine salvage industries.
For more information about
this event, please visit this link:
http://www.americansalvage.org/events/panama-asa-adci-meeting-august-2018.php
For more information about
the Conferencia Annual Marítima de Panamá, please visit this link: http://www.camaramaritima.org.pa/conferencia-anual-maritima-de-panama-los-proximos-100-anos
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