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How does
ASBA Operate?
Day-to-day
activities are handled from the Association's office by the Secretary
under the supervision and direction of the Officers and the Board of
Governors. The working committees of the Association are: Agency
Affairs; Charter Party and Documentary; Entertainment; Government Affairs,
Membership, Education, Dry Cargo and Tanker. The Ethics Committee
is available on a "when-called-upon" basis.
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How Does ASBA Serve Its Membership?
Information and Publications:
- The Home Study Course in the Basic Principals of Chartering
- Newsletters
- ISO Guidelines for the Drafting of Quality Manuals for Ship Brokers
& Agents
- Charter party forms: NYPE 93, AMWELSH 93, NORGRAIN 73 and 89, ASBATANKVOY
- American Tanker Rate Schedule
- Recommended Terms and Conditions of Vessel Agency in the United
States
American Tanker Rate Schedule
Social Events:
- Annual Membership Cocktail Reception
- Spring, Summer and Holiday Broker and Agent Receptions
- Annual Golf Outing
- Houston Golf Outing
Membership Discounts:
Industry Liaisons:
- Founding member of the National Association of Maritime
Organizations (NAMO)
- Longstanding relationships with Bimco, Intertanko,
Fonasba, Society of Maritime Arbitrators
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COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
PROVIDES BOTH TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE BENEFITS
- Permission to use the ASBA logo on Corporate Letterhead
- Full voting privileges at the ASBA General Membership meeting and
throughout the year
- Qualify for nomination to serve as a committee members, chairperson,
director or officer of the Association
- Ability to address grievance, disputes, or misunderstandings with
other member agents or brokers through the ASBA Ethics Committee/Board
of Directors
- Ability to participate in social functions, seminars, and educational
programs sponsored by the Association
- Questions? E-Mail us at asba@asba.org
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