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The document or documents listed below reflect the complete agreement as amended through the indicated amendment number, ordered in reverse chronological order starting with the current amendment. Amendments listed with MC are marked copies of the specific changes made by that particular amendment. Each amendment indicates the date on which it was filed, the date it became effective, and a brief synopsis of the purpose of the amendment.

World Shipping Council Agreement

FMC Agreement No. 201349

Synopsis: The Agreement authorizes the parties to discuss, communicate, and cooperate on environmental and climate-related matters, legal and regulatory matters, and industry positions to be taken with respect to international treaties, governmental requirements, and safety and security matters.

Most Recent Filing Date Filed Effective Date Synopsis
201349-004
201349-004-MC
11/5/2024 12/20/2024 This Amendment revises and updates the World Shipping Council Bylaws, Appendix B of the Agreement.
201349-003
201349-003-MC
5/17/2023 9/12/2023 This Amendment provides for the development and creation of tools and processes to enhance cargo screening efforts by the WSC members to reduce safety risks to crews, vessels, cargo, and the marine environment resulting from undeclared or non-compliant dangerous goods. The Amendment authorizes the WSC members to (i) discuss and agree upon voluntary best practices relating to minimum safety standards for screening and inspecting dangerous cargo, (ii) establish and administer a common digital solutions tool for the cargo screening process (including through a third-party vendor), and (iii) create and maintain databases of shippers and cargo inspection companies that demonstrate conformance with minimum safety standards.
201349-002
201349-002-MC
2/2/2022 3/19/2022 The amendment adds Swire Shipping Pte. Ltd. as a party to the Agreement.
201349-001
201349-001-MC
12/1/2020 1/15/2021 The Amendment adds Matson Navigation Company, Inc. as a party to the Agreement.
201349
10/1/2020 11/15/2020 The Agreement authorizes the parties to discuss, communicate, and cooperate on environmental and climate-related matters, legal and regulatory matters, and industry positions to be taken with respect to international treaties, governmental requirements, and safety and security matters.