I thought you might be interested in the general topics covered. I can see CMA will add some new perspectives to NAMO, and NAMO will keep us up to date on what is happening in US ports and waterways. Customs Boarding Procedures - Customs Inspectors no longer board ships. Now Masters must enter and clear their ships at the Customs House. Availability of Customs special hours and overtime are current issues.
Ship owners pay.
International agreements with IMO have been reached. Which vessels may not be required to participate is a big issue. Equipment standards and those for system testing are being finalized. The system is expected to be operational in some ports by Spring-Summer 2001. Potential for conflict exists for several NAMO and CMA constituencies.