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IHO File No. S3/0302/ABLOS CIRCULAR LETTER 25/2017 27 February 2017 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 9th ABLOS BIENNIAL CONFERENCE Monaco, 10-11 October 2017 References: A. Terms of Reference and Rules of Procedures of the IHO-IAG Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea (ABLOS) B. IHO CL 65/2016 dated 9 December - Notice of approval of IHO Work Programme and Budget for 2017 Dear Hydrographer, 1. Under the provisions of Reference A and in accordance with the IHO Work Programme for 2017 approved by the IHO Member States (see Reference B), the 9th biennial conference organized by the IHO- IAG Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea (ABLOS) will be held in Monaco from 10 to 11 October 2017. The theme for the 9th ABLOS Conference is: “UNCLOS: Pushing the Limits of UNCLOS” 2. The 9th ABLOS Conference will return to the original venue of earlier editions at the IHO Secretariat in Monaco. This venue will accommodate no more than 90 delegates; therefore places will be allocated in order of receipt of registration forms. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, subject to full payment of the registration fees. 3. Information regarding the 9th ABLOS Conference is available on the IHO web site www.iho.int > Committees and WGs > ABLOS > 9th Conference or via the direct link: http://www.iho.int/mtg_docs/com_wg/ABLOS/ABLOS_Conf9/ABLOS_Conf9.htm This web page will be updated as more information becomes available. 4. Registrations should be made using the attached form in Annex A or downloaded from the ABLOS page of the IHO website. The cost of registration is 300 Euros. Registration fees cover a copy of the Proceedings in digital format, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches and an official evening reception. The registration fee will be waived for full-time first degree students who are accepted to deliver presentations. 5. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is hosting an ABLOS Conference website at http://www.ablosconference.com/ where abstracts, presentations and papers can be uploaded. The site also provides details of the management of the Conference session topics and session programme. 6. As in previous ABLOS Conferences, all presentations will be in English with no interpretation provided. Presentations will only be considered for inclusion in the programme upon receipt of a supporting Mapping our Seas, Oceans and Waterways - more important than ever abstract. All abstracts should be submitted to the organizing committee for consideration via the above website no later than 15 May 2017. 7. On behalf of the ABLOS, the IHO Secretariat requests Member States to circulate the invitation to attend the Conference both within their organization and among other relevant national authorities and educational institutions. On behalf of the Secretary-General Yours sincerely, Gilles Bessero Director Annex A: Registration Form  Annex A to IHO CL 25/2017 9th Biennial ABLOS Conference UNCLOS: Pushing the Limits of UNCLOS 10 - 11 October 2017 IHO, MONACO REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE FILL IN AND SUBMIT THIS FORM BY MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL TO: Contact Address: David Wyatt International Hydrographic Organization 4B Quai Antoine 1er, BP 445, MC98011 MONACO Cedex, Principauté de Monaco Fax: +377 93 10 81 40 E-mail: [email protected] Title: ………………………………………………………………………………………………. First Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………... Surname/Family Name: …………………………………………………………………………… Position: …………………………………………………………………………………………… Institution/Organization: …………………………………………………………………………... Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………… City: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Postcode: …………………………………………………………………………………………... Country: …………………………………………………………………………………………… Tel: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Fax: ………………………………………………………………………………………………... E-mail: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Partner’s name, if accompanied: ………………………………………………………………….. Please tick the box below which you consider best describes your place of employment: Hydrographic Office: □ National Mapping Agency □ National Maritime Safety Agency: □ Other Government Department: □ Intergovernmental Organization: □ Non-Governmental Organization: □ Academia: □ Business / Industry: □ Other (please specify): □ ……………………………………….. Registration fees: 300 Euros per person. Fee includes Proceedings on USB flash drive, morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches and evening reception. Registration fees will be waived for full-time first degree students whose abstracts are accepted. Method of payment (please tick): Credit Card Bank Transfer Total amount to be paid: ………………………………………... Payment by credit card: Please charge my Credit Card (please tick): Mastercard VISA Card Holder Name: ............................................................... Signature: Card number: ........................................................................ Expiry date: ........................................................................... Payment by bank transfer: Transfer in EURO to either of the following accounts: • Compagnie Monégasque de Banque 23, avenue de la Costa Boîte postale 149 Monte Carlo MC 98007 – Monaco (Principauté de Monaco) Account No. 701251 – 00002 (Euros) Swift code CMBMMCMX IBAN code MC 581756 900001 701251 0000297 Via Société Générale Paris (France) Swift code SOGEFRPPADB IBAN code FR 763000 304970 000010 5203379 • CFM MONACO 11 boulevard Albert 1er MC 98000 Monaco (Principauté de Monaco) Name of Account: Bureau Hydrographique International Account No. 05680000000 (Euros) Swift code CFMOMCMXXXX IBAN code MC58 1273 9000 7005 6800 0000 070 Please note that all bank charges and fees must be paid, so that the full amount is credited to the above account. A copy of your bank transfer should be brought with you to complete the registration at the conference. Cancellation must be made in writing to the above contact address. Refunds, less any charges, will only be made if cancellation is made before 15 July 2017. Accommodation should be booked directly with the hotels. To receive the special ABLOS rate quote ABLOS9, for hotel options and rates see the link on the ABLOS 9 Conference front page at http://www.iho.int/mtg_docs/com_wg/ABLOS/ABLOS_Conf9/ABLOS_Conf9.htm. Dear Hydrographer, Please find attached herewith : CL 25/2017 : ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 9th ABLOS BIENNIAL CONFERENCE Monaco, 10-11 October 2017 Yours sincerely, IHO M.MOLLET