2008 Awards & Conference Sponsors

Seacare would like to thank the following organisations for their support of the 2008 Awards & Conference.

Gold Sponsors

ASP Ship Management Pty Ltd is proud to be a gold sponsor of the 2008 Seacare Awards and Conference.

ASP Ship Management is head quartered in Melbourne and operates two fully staffed branch offices, one in Gladstone Queensland and the other in Rockingham, Western Australia.

ASP Ship Management operates a diverse fleet of vessels for a wide range of first class clients, including oil majors, financial institutions and multinational companies.

It functions as part of a global network of sister management companies situated in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, India, Singapore and New Zealand who in turn provide support to our managed vessels on a worldwide basis.

For further information, visit www.aspships.com

Teekay Corporation is one of the largest and most successful shipping companies in the world. It is a truly international organisation with 17 offices throughout the world, and a fleet of over 190 ships. There are 6,400 employees working at sea and ashore. The company has made some significant acquisitions in recent years.

The business in Australia operates FSOs, oil tankers and bulk carriers as well as two tug bases. Teekay has over 650 employees in Australia.

For further information, visit www.teekay.com

Post the takeover of the Oil fleet in 1999, Trident Shipping Services was born under the Shell umbrella to manage the Australian Manning. It was also awarded the management of the Marine Human Resource Management for the four Australian Flagged and Manned LNG vessels of the North West Shelf Venture. Presently Trident handles the Crew Management of the NW Sanderling, NW Sandpiper, NW Stormpetrel, NW Snipe, Helix and Helcion.

For further information, visit tridentshipping.com

P&O Maritime Services has operated in the maritime industry since the 1960s and is a diversified shipping service provider to both government and industry. It is an owner, operator and manager of a niche fleet of vessels that facilitate the provision of tailored, dedicated shipping solutions for marine science, Antarctic resupply, border & fisheries protection, port services and cargo transport.

P&O Maritime Services employs over 1,000 employees globally and it has established operational presences in Australia, Ireland, Singapore, Argentina, Papua New Guinea and Dubai operating vessels in associated regional and Antarctic waters. Representation also exists in the United Kingdom and France.

For further information, visit www.pomaritime.com

Silver Sponsors

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is a largely self-funded Commonwealth government agency with the charter of enhancing efficiency in the delivery of safety and other services to the Australian maritime industry.

AMSA’s role is to perform the occupational health and safety (OHS) Inspectorate functions under the OHS (Maritime Industry) Act, which includes ensuring compliance with obligations under the Act and advising industry on OHS matters.

For further information, visit www.amsa.gov.au

Inco Ships Pty Ltd is a leading Australian ship manager specialising in tailoring solutions to meet owners’ ongoing requirements for safe, efficient and reliable vessels.

The company is committed to a safety culture and invests heavily in industry training, Seacare approved OH&S training and emphasis on early intervention for rehabilitation enabling successful return-to-work solutions previously unavailable.

For further information, visit www.incoships.com.au

Since 1986, the Australian Shipowners Association (ASA) has been the peak national body representing the collective interests of Australia’s ship owners and operators. ASA is uniquely positioned as the authoritative peak body in Australia which is truly representative of domestic and global shipping operated and controlled by Australian entities.

For further information, visit asa.com.au

CSL manages the largest fleet of dry bulk self-unloading vessels in the world. The size and flexibility of the fleet guarantee customers receive timely, efficient and affordable service. The company serves clients in industries ranging from steel to agriculture. These ships provide fast, efficient and environmentally responsible methods of delivering cargo while maintaining world class safety standards with our ship managers. CSL Australia is part of the CSL Group with Canada Steamship Lines and CSL International.

For further information, visit cslaustralia.com.au

Comcare is responsible for workplace safety, rehabilitation and compensation in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. We work in partnership with employers, employees and others to reduce the human and financial costs of workplace injuries. It is through these partnerships that we aim to achieve our vision; Australia’s safest workplaces.

Comcare is proud to support Seacare with this year’s events.

For further information, visit www.comcare.gov.au

Bronze Sponsors

Allianz is the leading insurer of Seafarers risks in Australia. Since 1992, Allianz has been committed to providing protection to ship operators and service organisations including the needs of the offshore Oil and Gas Industry.

Whether you employ one person or thousands, Allianz is your trusted Workers' Compensation partner. We take the complexity out of Workers' Compensation.

For further information, visit www.allianz.com.au

Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific)

Farstad Shipping (Indian Pacific), subsidiary of Farstad Shipping ASA, presently operates 18 of the Group’s 50 high capacity offshore support vessels in Australia/New Zealand. The local seafaring workforce (circa 480) and market place have primacy alongside the Group’s prominence in the North Sea, Brazil and Asia. The Company has a strong track record for quality and reinvestment.

For further information, visit www.farstad.no

MP Safety Management

Over the past 12 years MP Safety Management have specialised in return to work within the Australian Maritime Industry. We completed the first successful supernumerary return to work plan with Seacare. This process allows workers to return to work earlier and upgrade to normal duties safely. Melanie and Jacki have traveled on Australian Flagged Vessels gaining an understanding of both the physical and psychological factors involved in going to sea.

For further information, visit www.mpsm.com.au

QBE Australia is a member of the QBE Insurance Group, Australia’s largest international insurance and reinsurance group and one of the top 25 in the world. In recent years QBE has been providing Seafarers insurance to a range of clients. Our national capability allows us to create and explore innovative solutions, focusing in delivering leading edge technology, services and products.

For further information, visit www.qbe.com.au