China MSA welcomed CIRM's interest, and Mr Wang emphasised the need for closer international cooperation, and the support of modern maritime electronics technology, in realising the common objective of safer shipping and cleaner oceans. Mr Simon Tse, Senior Surveyor, Hong Kong Marine Department provided a very valuable review of the regulatory situation in Hong Kong. Navigation Co. For once, CIRM members from Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong were able to attend free from jet-lag, and we were able to invite companies from Korea and China, as well as members' local agents. Detailed Minutes are in course of preparation, and will be circulated to all members and attendees shortly. In the short term, an interim 'AIS information on radar' functionality is offered, and Guidelines are proposed for the use and display of AIS information on Radar.
Business is conducted primarily by group e-mail correspondence.
Members who have not already registered, or other technical experts who may be interested in participating, are invited to contact the Secretariat.