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The Council is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits in progress for any tax periods and there have been no tax related interest or penalties for the periods presented in these financial statements. Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 1 Program Services SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFO 339820 South Asia 1 1 Program Services SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFO 709477 2 2 2 2 1049297 1049297 false false false false false false PART I, LINE 3 COLUMN (E) - SUPPORT BY FOREIGN OFFICES: The European office works on customs and security policies and regulations affecting ocean shipping which are developed by the European Commissions and the European Union's Member States. The Singapore office monitors and provides perspectives with respect to economic and environmental regulatory proposals to regulators and supply chain stakeholders in the Asian region. 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The following are some of the specific issues in which the Council is involved: A. Maritime Container Plant Pest Prevention -------------------------------------------- In response to concerns about the spread of certain plant pests in or on international shipping containers, WSC has worked through the administrative body of the International Plant Protection Convention, through WSC's members, and with the U.S. and Canadian governments to develop and disseminate best practices for avoiding, detecting, and responding to pest contamination. WSC has also consulted with the government of Australia on these concerns. B. Safe Transport of Containers ----------------------------------------------------------------- WSC continues to participate through the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and industry groups to promote regulations and guidance that support the safe international transportation of cargo in shipping containers. These efforts include a proposal at the IMO for mandatory reporting of lost containers, creation of a "quick guide" for implementation of the Cargo Transport Units Code of Practice (CTU Code), chairing of ISO Technical Committee 104 regarding container structural integrity, support of IMO work on container inspection reporting, and updating IMO regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods. C. Crew Change Facilitation --------------------------------------------------------------------- COVID-19 has created challenges for the exchange of crew members that serve on international ocean-going vessels, jeopardizing the resilience of international supply chains. WSC has worked with national and regional governments and international organizations to create and implement protocols for the safe travel and exchange of crew members to allow crew members to join and depart vessels in accordance with safe vessel manning requirements and public health objectives. D. European Commission Container Security Regulation and Union Customs Code Implementation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WSC continued to work with the European Commission on the revision of the European Union's advance cargo information filing, including detailed technical discussions regarding the form, content, and filing methods for entry and exit summary declarations. WSC is working with the Commission, European governments, and other industry groups to encourage the development of efficient and effective systems for processing trade data that is required to be submitted to governments and to educate regulated parties about upcoming regulatory changes. PART III, LINE 4B - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ==================== A. Vessel Air Emissions ----------------------- WSC worked on the following government initiatives dealing with vessel air emissions: 1) Participation at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in work implementing a global cap on marine fuel sulphur content that became effective January 1, 2020; 2) Participation in European Commission work groups preparing new proposed regulations governing carbon emissions from ships; 3) Various proposals at the IMO to address carbon emissions from ships, including a proposal sponsored by WSC and other organizations for the IMO to create the International Maritime Research and Development Board to support and direct research and development of low-carbon and no-carbon ship fuels and related technologies. B. California At-Berth Air Emissions Regulations ------------------------------------------------ The Council provided technical input to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in the process of CARB's amending its regulations governing the use of shoreside electric power by vessels when they are at berth. PART III, LINES 4C - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINER SHIPPING REGULATORY SYSTEM ================================ WSC followed the various regulatory activities of the Federal Maritime Commission under the Shipping Act regulatory regime. WSC engaged with the European Commission on the extension of a regulation that provides legal certainty to shipping lines that increase efficiencies through the sharing of space on vessels. WSC participated in conversations with Australian authorities about possible changes to its regulatory regime for liner shipping. PART III, LINES 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Navigational Safety =================== WSC has provided public comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the U.S. Coast Guard on ways to minimize navigational conflicts associated with the siting of offshore commercial wind farms. WSC continues to engage with the IMO to seek ways to move shipping lanes off the coast of Sri Lanka in order to reduce ship/whale conflicts. Public Relations ================ WSC undertakes various initiatives to better explain the international liner shipping industry and applicable regulations to the public and interested government officials. This may take place through Congressional testimony, filings with regulatory agencies, public speeches and conference appearances, and conversations with journalists. Another way WSC does this is through its website, which can be found at www.worldshipping.org and which provides further details on the work of the Council. Activities of the WSC Singapore Office ======================================= WSC's branch office in Singapore continues to introduce the liner shipping industry to regulators and supply chain stakeholders in multiple Asian countries and has monitored and provided perspective with respect to economic and environmental regulatory proposals in the region. PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 - MEMBERS: MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION IS ONLY OPEN TO OCEAN COMMON CARRIERS. PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A - ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS SERVE TWO YEAR TERMS. PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B - OTHER COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY: WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL HAS NO OTHER COMMITTEES OUTSIDE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B - REVIEW PROCESS OF FORM 990: THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND OFFICE MANAGER REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 - AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS & F/S: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PART XI, LINE 8 - PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT $ (58,693) PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT FOR INCLUSION OF ACCRUAL FOR THE COUNCIL'S EMPLOYEES VACATION BENEFITS.