VISION

The Chamber of Shipping of America will be recognized as the definitive organization representing owners, operators, and charterers of U.S. and foreign flag ocean going vessels, before U.S. and international regulatory, legislative and administrative entities as well as the public at large.

MISSION

The Chamber of Shipping of America will:

• Represent members’ interests with U.S. and international legislative, regulatory and administrative entities as well as the public at large. This includes the U.S. Congress, U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency, International Maritime Organization, International Labor Organization and others.
• Provide the voice of the U.S. maritime industry in promoting sound public policy through legislative and regulatory initiatives that include marine safety, maritime security and environmentally protective operating principles.
• Cooperate with environmental groups, standards organizations, technical associations and professional societies, among others.
• Support a viable domestic maritime industry and promote open international trade in shipping services.
• Provide strong technical expertise, marine experience and knowledge, in order to be an authoritative and effective forum for U.S. maritime issues.
• Offer associate membership to marine service providers and other entities with compatible interests in marine industry matters.

STRATEGY

In support of its Mission, the Chamber of Shipping of America will:

• Promptly and thoroughly inform its members of issues affecting the ocean going maritime industry arising internationally and in the United States.
• Aggressively pursue the members’ interests on legislative, regulatory and administrative matters.
• Inform the American public and media about the maritime industry to raise their appreciation of this valuable national asset.
• Establish and maintain relationships with legislative and regulatory officials, members of the media, persons in the international maritime community and other influential persons.
• Develop goals with respect to the issues before it and be responsible for measurable results.

June 10, 2004