1. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS FOR UK GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

2. THE CHAMBER OF SHIPPING Trade Association for UK Companies that Own or Manage Ships

3. DATA COLLECTED  Freight, passenger and charter receipts; bunkers, other disbursements and charter payments. Name GT and Dwt of vessels  Office for National Statistics (BoP)  Seafarer employment – gender, DoB, nationality, rank, flag of vessel.  Department for Transport

4. PROCEDURE  Survey based system  Sent to appropriate member companies  Returns checked/collated/analysed  Aggregate data provided to govt dept  Report/commentary provided as required

5. BENEFITS TO GOVERNMENT  Direct access to shipping companies  Good knowledge of industry  Good knowledge of subject matter  Continuity of staff  Provides seamless link between govt and industry

6. BENEFITS TO INDUSTRY  Dissuade gov’t from excessive demands  Data used for promotion & lobbying  Consultancy income