REGISTRATION
Please read this page carefully before completing the registration form.
How to Register
Register now online click here
To attend the Conference, you can register online by clicking the above link or you can download a hard copy registration form by clicking here and return to the MSC 2010 Conference Secretariat by fax or mail (details below).
Each delegate must complete a separate form. Photocopy for additional copies or contact the secretariat. Please read this booklet carefully before completing the registration form (some conditions do apply).
Forms will be accepted by post, fax or online through the Conference website at: www.nmsc.gov.au
MSC 2010 Conference Secretariat
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: msc2010@icmsaust.com.au
Early bird registration closes 18 May 2010
Registration Fees
All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of 10% GST. Registrations made after Wednesday, 18 August must be made onsite at the Conference Registration desk at the Burswood Entertainment Complex.
| Registration Type |
Early Bird Rate Before 18 May 2010 |
Standard Rate 19 May - 22 August 2010 |
| Full Delegate | AUD 795 | AUD 875 |
Entitlements
Delegates
- Attendance at all sessions
- Satchel including program and list of delegates
- Morning Tea (Monday - Tuesday)
- Lunch (Monday - Tuesday)
- Afternoon Tea (Monday - Tuesday)
- Welcome Reception (Sunday)
- Conference Dinner (Monday)
Method of Payment
Payment of fees must accompany all registration forms. No registration will be confirmed until payment is received. Payment can be made by the following methods:
- Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club
- Personal or Company Cheque (Australian Delegates Only) and made payable to: National Marine Safety Committee trading as Marine Safety Conference
Bank drafts and International Money Orders should be in Australian Dollars, drawn on an Australian Bank and made payable to 'National Marine Safety Committee trading as Marine Safety Conference'. Please fax a copy of the bank remittance to +61 (0) 2 9251 3552.
Payment Deadlines
Registrations received on or before 18 May 2010 must be paid in full by 18 May 2010 in order to receive the Early-Bird registration rate. Registrations received after the early bird rate must be paid in full by 22 August 2010 in order to receive full registration entitlements. Failure to adhere to the deadlines will result in your registration being automatically cancelled, and the need to re-register for the Conference.
Cancellation of Registration
Deadline: 18 May 2010
Cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Secretariat. Cancellations received prior to 18 May 2010 will receive a full refund less a $150 administration fee. Cancellations received after 18 May 2010 will not be refunded. The committee will consider cancellations of registration under exceptional circumstances. Refunds will not be granted on failure of visa application. Substitute delegates will be accepted in writing.
Disclaimer
All best endeavours will be made to present the program as printed in this document. The meeting and its agents reserve the right to alter without prior notice, any of the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating to the meeting, for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The MSC 2010 Organising Committee and the Meeting Organisers are not liable for any loss or inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, MSC 2010 Conference, Organising Committee and the Meeting Organisers do not accept responsibility for loss of monies caused by delays.
Participants are advised to take out personal travel insurance and to extend their policy to cover personal possessions. The meeting does not cover individuals against cancellations of bookings or theft or damage to belongings.
Registration desk Opening Hours:
Sunday 22 August 1600 - 1900
Monday 23 August 0730 - 1700
Tuesday 24 August 0730 - 1500
SOCIAL PROGRAM
The Conference Social Program will be a time for delegates to catch up with old friends and meet new ones in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the formal sessions.
Magnificent venues, fine wines, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere will ensure many nights of entertainment and memories to take home.
Welcome Reception
| Date: | Sunday 22 August 2010 |
| Time: | 6.00pm – 7.30pm |
| Venue: | The Poolside Main Lawn, InterContinental |
| Address: | Burswood Entertainment Complex |
| Dress: | Casual |
| Tickets: | Delegates Inclusive |
| Additional Guests | AUD $50 |
Meet up with your friends and colleagues for drinks and canapés in the relaxed setting of the magnificent poolside lawn and gardens of InterContinental Perth Burswood with breathtaking views of the city of Perth and the Swan River.
Conference Dinner
| Date: | Monday 23 August 2010 |
| Time: | 7.00pm - 10.30pm (7-7.30pm Pre-dinner drinks) |
| Room: | The Astral |
| Venue: | Burswood Entertainment Complex |
| Dress: | Business Wear |
| Tickets: | Delegates Inclusive |
| Additional Guests | AUD $100 |
This evening, designed exclusively for NMSC 2010 Conference delegates, will be the highlight of the social program, a real opportunity to experience the flavours, cultures and sights and sounds of Perth.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Time Local Perth time during August is - Greenwich Mean Time plus 8 hours |
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Climate In Perth, August is a month of our Winter season and you can look forward to temperatures of approxiamately 80C in the evening. |
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Travel and health insurance The meeting does not provide insurance to delegates. We strongly recommend that you take out insurance policies to cover medical and travel expenses. If necessary, consult your travel agent. |
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Wheelchair access or other mobility disability access during the meeting When you register, please notify the meeting secretariat of any mobility disabilities you have so that any venue access challenges can be addressed. |
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Transport from the airport
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Eating Out Restaurant and cafes offer varied menus, prices and decor. Local seafood delicacies are recommended and include Oysters, King Prawns, Queensland Mud Crab, Balmain Bugs and Barramundi. These are delicious when accompanied by Australian wines, many of which have won major international awards. |
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No-Shows Delegates who confirm attendance and provide credit card details but do not advise of cancellation before the 30 day period of conference commencement will incur charges for the 'no-show' rate, as penalised by the hotel. This charge is calculated as the room rate per night multiplied by the dates booked and secured. Please ensure that accommodation dates are correct at time of booking. |
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation has been reserved for delegates and their guests at the two hotels within the Burswood Entertainment Complex. Rates quoted are per room per night and inclusive of 10% GST.
Accommodation bookings are subject to availability.
Room Cost per night InterContinental Room Only With Breakfast for 2 included Classic Twin AUD 275 AUD 325 Classic King AUD 275 AUD 325 Holiday Inn Room Only With Breakfast for 2 included Urban Twin AUD 235 AUD 280 Urban Queen AUD 235 AUD 280
inclusive of GST
Deposits
Accommodation will not be confirmed until a deposit of one night’s tariff is received. This deposit will be forwarded to your hotel and will be credited to your room account. Delegates must settle the balance of their account with the hotel concerned upon check out. If accommodation deposits are not received before 18 May 2010 your room will be released back to the hotel. The Secretariat does not take responsibility for accommodation if deposits are not received by this date.
Deadline for Accommodation Bookings
The Secretariat has an obligation to return all unsold rooms to the hotels/apartments on 28 May 2010 therefore accommodation bookings and rates reserved after that date cannot be guaranteed. The rates quoted are only valid for bookings made prior to 18 May 2010. Late bookings can be made through NMSC 2010 Conference Secretariat after 18 May 2010 but are subject to availability and credit card details are required to secure the reservation. One night’s accommodation tariff will be deducted from the supplied credit card, by the hotel, if the reservation is cancelled or the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.
Cancellations
No accommodation deposits will be refunded on or after 22 January 2009.
Early arrival
While every effort will be made to have your rooms ready as soon as possible, standard check-in is not until 3.00pm. Check-out is 11.00am. Delegates requiring check-in prior to 3.00pm will need to pre-register the room to guarantee early arrival. Pre-registration is chargeable at 100% of the daily room rate and needs to be requested at the time of registration. If you wish to take this precaution, please advise the secretariat on the registration form so that we can notify the hotel that your room is pre-registered.
Late arrival
Please indicate if you will arrive at your hotel after 1800. Failure to do so might result in your room being released.
Change of booking
Any change in booking must be made in writing to the Secretariat and NOT directly to the hotel.
Group accommodation bookings: The Secretariat offers organisations the opportunity to contract ten or more rooms for the meeting. This requires a contract to be signed by ICMS Australasia and your organisation to block the group reservation.
For further information, please email the Secretariat with the following information: choice of hotel, number of rooms required, check in and out dates, organisation and contact name.
VENUE
Burswood Entertainment Complex
Great Eastern Highway
Corner of Bolton Av
Burswood, Western Australia
The Conference will be held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex in Perth. Only a short stroll to the CBD and a 15 minute car ride to the airport.
First-class parking and transport facilities operate 24 hours a day, including services for the disabled and a taxi rank and booking service operating from the main Complex ring road.
Perth’s year round warm climate and riverbank location are the perfect complement to Burswood Entertainment Complex’s plentiful facilities. Two international hotels, a range of bars and restaurants, nightclub, 24-hour casino, golf course and live entertainment make Burswood the perfect venue for the NMSC 2010.
Restaurants
(A)LURE is the place for a fresh fix of sushi, sashimi or oysters, flawless dishes and daring sweet finishers.
Opulence and pure indulgence combine to create Yú, where exotic Cantonese flavours are matched with elegant surroundings and stunning views to deliver an unparalleled premium dining experience.
For a relaxed, yet stylish dining experience head to Victoria Station for the freshest steak and seafood, or sample Mediterranean-influenced fare and quality wines at Sirocco Restaurant and Bar.
East meets West at the buffet-style Atrium Restaurant, with the largest range of seafood, hot dishes and irresistible desserts.
Or if you're after an even greater range of international flavours, head to The Emporium and take your selection from The Wok, The Piazza, The Grill and other unique eateries.
Arriving by Car
Over 3,600 car parking bays, including 1,450 free bays, means that parking is never an issue. Undercover or monitored parking is available for a small fee and ACROD permit holders receive discounts. Additional parking is available at Burswood Park and Belmont Racecourse for larger events, serviced by a free shuttle bus.
Valet Parking is available at the main entrance of InterContinental Perth Burswood.
Arriving by Plane
Shuttle Bus: The City Shuttle offers transport from both the International and Domestic airport terminals to most hotels in Perth. The cost is approximately $13 per person to Burswood Entertainment Complex. If there is more than one person to be transferred a Taxi will work out to be more economical.
Taxi: Taxi ranks are easily accessible at both the International and Domestic airport terminals, providing transport within Perth and its surrounding areas. The cost of a taxi from the Perth International Airport to Burswood is approximately $20 to $25 dollars. Taxi fares from the Domestic Airport to Burswood are approximately $15. Prices will vary depending on the time of day and peak periods.
Limousine: Should you require a limousine transfer to and from either airport, contact the Concierge desk at InterContinental Perth Burswood on +61 8 9362 8244.
Other: For all of your special transport requests, contact the Concierge desk at InterContinental Perth Burswood on +61 8 9362 8244
Getting Around
Sightseers can take in the sights of Perth aboard the Perth City Tram or the open-top double decker bus.
Or if you’d like to venture further a field, you can book a tour through the hotel concierge to explore the South West’s wine growing area or take in the wonders of the outback in the far North.
Transport facilities at your service include:
- Burswood Train Station (situated on the Thornlie train line) with a five minute ride to Perth city
- Burswood Train Station (situated on the Thornlie train line) with a five minute ride to Perth city
- Free shuttle bus from Burswood Train Station to the main Complex entry and back
- Bus stops within short walking distance, accessing most areas around Perth
- Perth City Tram
- Taxi rank and booking service
- Sightseeing tour via open top double decker bus
- Full rental car facilities
- Chauffeur-driven car hire available
CONTACT US
Registration and Accommodation
ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone: +61 (0) 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 (0) 2 9251 3552
Email: nmsc2010@icmsaust.com.au