One major theme will be the relationship between salvor and state. Topics will range from questions concerning places of refuge to the new US requirements for Salvage Response Plans. The 2003 conference will consist of four sessions. The first will review European perspectives on marine casualties and salvage while the second will consider the implications of US regulatory initiatives. The third session will examine IMO progress on places of refuge and the final session will consider integrated response.

Registration for the conference opens this month, with an early registration service available. For further information, contact ISU Secretary General David Randell at Tel: +44 (0)20 7345 5122, Fax: +44 (0)20 7345 5722, Email: isu@randell.fsnet.co.uk