Text Box: IASA, an initiative of Hans Ruysch, Managing Director of Ruysch Technical Agencies of  Holland was formed in 2003 to raise and maintain the profile of shiprepair agents within the industry and to: Create a quality sign towards ship owners and managers and the repair industry Maintain a “Code of Ethics” as a benchmark of good business practice for members of IASA Protect the interests of serious agents against both unscrupulous agents and unreliable shiprepair yards Offer membership benefits such as free legal advice, credit reference checks and others as may be required from time to time With the motto “Professionals in a Professional Industry”, Inaugural Members came from Norway, Holland, UK, Hong Kong, India, USA, Denmark and Cyprus. New members, whose prime business is Shiprepair agency, will be admitted on recommendation of at least two existing members and are subject to an election procedure. Hans Ruysch was elected as the first Chairman of IASA, with Nigel Smith of Marine Marketing International of the UK, taking on the joint roles of Secretary and Treasurer.  Members meetings are held bi annually at a major Maritime Exhibition. At these meetings a wide variety of topics are discussed. In between meetings the Secretariat keep members informed of matters of interest and disseminate any information or experiences of members that are relevant to the industry, between the membership. The IASA has prepared a standard Shiprepair Agency contract to be used between agents and Ship Repairers. IASA is also to enter into discussions with shipyard organisations as part of its role. Rounded Rectangle: About Us