Member Services

The sea transport industry can be very complex sector to operate within.  Regulation and policy often create many challenges which require ready access to specialist maritime knowledge to complement the capabilities of many businesses.

ASA is often referred to as the think tank of the Australian shipping industry.  This is a reflection of the efforts made by AMSA members to plan for the future and the work of the secretariat to influence policy settings.

The ASA secretariat provides knowledge and information on specialist maritime issues.  Offering a cost effective way to meet the challenges organisations in the shipping industry will face on a day-to-day basis, ASA membership provides access to information and resources that supplement and extend in-house resources of ASA members.  ASA provides an attractive alternative to hiring maritime contractors and other specialists on an ad hoc basis, with annual ASA membership providing access to an entire staff of specialists in their respective field of the maritime industry.

The ASA secretariat work closely with ASA members to provide solutions to the challenges facing their everyday operations and look for opportunities to enhance their business environment in the future.

The ASA secretariat generally works on issues where there is a whole of industry impact or benefit.  However one-on-one interaction with ASA members is not unusual as issues affecting one member are likely to affect others.

We offer a wide range of services to our members including:

Influence

ASA offers members the chance to have their company’s priorities heard.  This is valuable in helping shape ASA positions as ASA is represented on a range of operational and policy committees, Ministerial reference groups, management committees, working parties, etc.

ASA exists to promote the interests of our member companies and the shipping industry generally; our function is to provide members with a forum where they will have better access to the issues that affect their business from a policy perspective and to provide that vital link between industry and government.

ASA members are able to participate in creating the future they would like to see for sea transport in Australia with the opportunity to be elected to the ASA Board of Directors and by involvement in:

• ASA members meetings
• ASA Human Resources Committee
• ASA Environment Panel
• ASA Industry Safety Forum

Information

ASA membership provides ready access to our experienced and knowledgeable secretariat, who can assist with information and advice on a range of issues relating to the maritime sector.  Our members are kept up to date on the latest developments that may affect their operations via regular electronic communication updates such as ASA memos, the ASA Anchor quarterly newsletter, ASA meetings and access to the Members Only section of the ASA website.

Services

ASA members receive discounted rates for subscriptions to the various Careers at Sea services as well as having exclusive access to the Sea Recruit service for Deck and Engine Officers.

ASA members receive preferential booking for the Marine Environmental Awareness Course, run by BP Shipping and ASA.

ASA members are able to participate in the SeaSkills group to engage in leading the development of solutions to this critical issue.

ASA members are able to participate in career expos via the ASA stall, either directly or by providing promotional material to the secretariat for inclusion in the ASA package.

ASA members are able to participate in the ASA Employee Assistance Service scheme, thereby accessing the most cost effective means of providing this service to the employees of each member company.

Networking

In addition to the various meetings held by ASA, there are many valuable networking opportunities available for ASA members.  This includes discounted admittance to ASA sponsored or endorsed events and attendance at our relaxed and informal social functions including the ASA Breakfast Series and Annual Cricket Match.