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INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

DISCUSSION TOPICS
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Latest D evel o pments i n A nti - tr ust Immuni ty a nd U. S .
Inter nati o na l Po l i cy a nd S uppl y Leg i s l ati ve D evel o pments Ca n a l I ssu es
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Latest G H G D evel o pments at

D e car bo nization and
IM O a nd E U - E TS
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INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
DISCUSSION TOPICS
1 2 3
Latest D evel o pments i n A nti - tr ust Immuni ty a nd U. S .
Inter nati o na l Po l i cy a nd S uppl y Leg i s l ati ve D evel o pments Ca n a l I ssu es
Cha i n

4 5

Latest G H G D evel o pments at

D e car bo nization and
IM O a nd E U - E TS
S e afare rs
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INDONESIAN NATIONAL SHIPOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN
INTERNATIONAL POLICY AND
SUPPLY CHAIN
Points discussed in the 37th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) Shipping Policy
Committee (SPC) are summarized as follows:

The current situation in the Red Sea has prompted SPC to agree that the safety of the crew on board is
the highest priority that must be ensured.

The protectionist measures taken by Bangladesh and Indonesia have prompted SPC to continuously monitor
developments and take action if necessary.

SPC notes MACN's activities regarding the launch of a new platform against facilitation payments.
SPC is encouraged to use the MACN Anonymous Reporting System to eliminate all forms of maritime corruption.
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN
INTERNATIONAL POLICY AND SUPPLY
CHAIN
Individual Service
Regarding those discussions, the resulting discourse in the 33rd ASA AGM Hong Kong,
particularly on the topic of recent developments in international policy and supply chain,
consisted of the following points:

• ASA takes affirmative actions, in cooperation with ICS et al, against discriminatory
measures for foreign flagged vessels.
• Collaboration with Maritime Anti-Corruption Network in relation to Facilitation
Payments should be ensured. ASA member companies are encouraged to use the
MACN’s anonymous incident reporting system.
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ANTI-TRUST IMMUNITY AND U.S.
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
The 37th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) Shipping Policy Committee (SPC) in this
regard resulted in discussion points including:

SPC expressed disappointment with the decision of the EC & UK to end the
Consortia Block Exemption Regulations.

ASA collaborates with other associations to advocate for the maintenance of the anti-trust immunity
system in other countries worldwide.

SPC notes the recent regulatory and legislative developments regarding maritime issues in the
United States.

ASA agrees to support the industry's opposition to that position in order to promote fair trade.
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ANTI-TRUST IMMUNITY AND U.S.
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
The latest updates on anti-trust immunity and U.S. legislative developments reported in
the 33rd ASA AGM Hong Kong including:
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• EC decision not to Renew the EU Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER)

• Joint submissions to UK CMA on its Review for CBER, reiterating the importance of
maintaining the exemption regime in the UK
• Future action by ASA SPC continues to reiterate the importance of the system to
competent authorities in relevant jurisdictions, in collaboration with local associations,
as the system for carriers’ agreements remains beneficial.
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CANAL ISSUES

Some points discussed in the 37th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) Shipping Policy
Committee (SPC) are summarized as follows:

SPC expresses its appreciation to ACP for its efforts to maintain canal operations amid the water
shortage issues faced.

SPC notes the need for certainty in fair treatment among types of ships, the potential introduction of market-
linked pricing policies by ACP, and reviewing tariff setting based on medium- to long-term investment cost
estimates.

ASA will take the initiative role in developing a common position in the industry and also seek to establish regular
dialogue with ACP and SCA.
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CANAL ISSUES
The recent actions taken by ASA SPC regarding this were reported at the 33rd ASA AGM
in Hong Kong, which include: Individual Service
• Submissions to Suez Canal Authority (SCA)
Letter to SCA on 26th October, in response to toll increase.
Joint follow-up letter on 7th December with ASA, BIMCO, ICS,
Intercargo, Intertanko, and WSC.
(no response to the joint letter has been received so far)
• Submissions to Panama Canal Authority (ACP)
Letter to ACP on 15th August, in response to implementation of preferential
treatment for a certain type of vessel.
By the end of October 2023, ACP withdrew the policy in the circular
(Advisory to Shipping)
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LATEST GHG DEVELOPMENTS AT IMO
AND EU-ETS
Mr. Simon Bennett's presentation focused on the benefits of the levy-based
contribution tariff system and the effective implementation issues of the EU-ETS
starting January 2024.

SPC fully supports ICS in exploring the initial establishment of a global GHG pricing
mechanism, including the ZESF and Feebate Mechanism proposed.

SPC members are requested to consider communicating with their respective

governments to achieve better understanding and support for the proposed concepts
before the 82nd MEPC meeting is held.
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LATEST GHG DEVELOPMENTS AT IMO

AND EU-ETS
Individual Service
The future strategy of ASA SPC, as formulated and reported in the 33rd
ASA AGM in Hong Kong, is to enhance more collaboration with other
standing committees.

SPC believes that collaboration with other standing committees is

beneficial. In addition to the independent actions mentioned earlier, in
addressing and monitoring influential elements on external issues.
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DECARBONIZATION AND SEAFARERS

Some points discussed in the 37th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA)
Shipping Policy Committee (SPC) are summarized as follows:

Considering the projection that around 750,000 seafarers need to be trained in managing
alternative fuels, with a priority on LNG and batteries, by 2050, SPC agrees to explore the possibility
of collaboration with ASA SC to attract new seafarers.

With Asia's advanced geographical position in supplying seafarers and shipowners covering half of
the world's tonnage, SPC also advocates for a smooth transition for existing seafarers to meet
onboard decarbonization requirements.
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DECARBONIZATION AND SEAFARERS

From those discussions, the resulting discourse in the 33rd ASA AGM Hong Kong,
particularly on the topic of decarbonization and seafarers, Individual Service
consisted of the
following points:

• SPC is seeking ideal topics and priorities for joint approaches, coordinating
with relevant committees and taking necessary actions one by one.
• Harmonised approach with other international associations should also be
further enhanced.
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Following SPC Circular Letter 2024/12, USTR has published the full report from the public hearing held in Washington on
May 29, 2024, consisting of three panels with the outcomes from each panel summarized as follows:

Witness Panel 1 Witness Panel 2 Witness Panel 3

Representatives from various labor
unions stated the need for port
charges on Chinese ships to support
the shipbuilding sector in the US.
Senator Tammy Baldwin supported
their advocacy, emphasizing the
importance of a thorough
investigation into China's role in
exacerbating the decline of domestic
ship production.
Representatives from CANSI, CSA, Discussions on the multifaceted
and China Chamber of Commerce implications of China's trade practices
reject allegations of involvement in on US capabilities, with stakeholders,
unfair trade practices. It was including the European Union,
conveyed that the enhancement of expressing opposition to the
their shipbuilding capabilities is not proposed port charges.
directly related to the decline of
American ship production.
WSC supports this by presenting the
potential impacts of the proposed
port charges on global shipping
dynamics.
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