The International Ship-Owners Alliance of Canada Inc. (ISAC) was founded in June 2004.The purpose of forming ISAC was to create an alliance of shipowners that could focus on building trust and good will with various sectors of the industry both nationally and internationally including the provincial and federal governments of Canada, as well as specific interest groups such as labour and environmental organizations in an effort to establish open communications for effective working relationships.Enhancing Canada's Marine IndustryISAC wishes to strengthen Canada's marine industry and work on creating a maritime cluster in Western Canada. In doing so, ISAC recognizes the need to be environmentally responsible while remaining competitive in the global marketplace. Knowledge of government policy and legislation, awareness of social and environmental impacts, co-ordination with various sectors such as the unions, are necessary factors to ensure a sustainable shipping industryCopyright © 2011 International Ship- Owners Alliance of Canada Inc. more... See more text