Current Members Of The International Vessel Operators Hazardous Materials Association

VOHMA Membership Benefits:

Represent members' interests at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNCOE). This representation, one of our largest budget items, saves our companies tens of thousands of dollars a year by averting the adoption of impractical or overly restrictive regulations prior to their inclusion in the UN Model Regulations or the IMDG Code. VOHMA also provides detailed IMO and UN Reports on the meetings.

Representation at the US DOT and US Coast Guard - Comments and petitions to the US DOT on rulemaking activity to stop impractical rulemakings before they become law. 

'Enterprise' partnership with the US DOT and UN Sub Committee of Experts on Transport of Dangerous Goods to assist in the identification and elimination of impediments to multi-modal transportation and facilitate e-commerce.

Access to internationally recognized dangerous goods consultant, VOHMA administrator, John Currie, and other   technical experts. VOHMA's roster of Dangerous Goods consultants stand ready to assist member companies.  Where issues affect a broad portion of the membership, these consultations are included in your annual dues. Company specific penalty mitigation, questions, expert witness testimony, on-site training, etc. are available to members at discounted consulting rates. 

Meetings featuring industry leaders and key regulators from around the globe - an opportunity to interact with key regulators in an informal environment.

Availability of first class training designed by and for the maritime industry.

Availability and discounts on the regulatory publications you need (49 CFR, IMDG Code, Placards, Training Programs, ADR, UN Model Regulations, and more). VOHMA leads the way on ensuring that IMDG Code pricing is kept to affordable levels.

VOHMA Watch - a quick read email newsletter that keeps you up-date on all of the important regulatory activities.

Membership Directory, a key resource for our dangerous goods professionals.

State of the art website that includes:

• Regulatory Tools for members to use to quickly review regulatory changes and proposed changes. A web site providing Summary Tables on the United Nations Sub-Committee Of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, International Maritime Organization, Transport Canada and US DOT.
• Websites of interest - hyperlinks to UN, IMO and other regulatory agencies.
• Port restrictions from around the globe
• Search capability
• Any VOHMA member employee can have access to the email newsletter and website

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International Vessel Operators Hazardous Materials Association

International Vessel Operators Hazardous Materials Association, Inc. (VOHMA)
10 Hunter Brook Lane, Queensbury, NY 12804
Phone: 518-761-0263  Fax: 518-792-7781
www.vohma.com
e-mail: mail@vohma.com