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Iran: Requirements for employment with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (2002)

Information concerning the current employment requirements of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL) could not be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate. However, the following information may be of interest.

The company describes itself as

the largest commercial shipping company in the middle east, owning more than 94 ocean-going vessels, with DWT capacity of 2.97 million tons (120 vessels with more than 3.1 million tons with affiliated companies), flying the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran, operate globally carrying all kinds of cargo comprising of dry bulk, general cargo, containerized, project heavy / lengthy and specialized cargo to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

IRISL is a pioneer shipping line offering door-to-door services and T.B.L. shipment to the C.I.S. countries and to the Caucasus, through the Persian gulf ports of Bandar Abbas and Bandar Imam Khomeini (IRISL 12 Nov. 2001).

According to an interview with the Chairman of IRISL published in the Payam-e Darya Shipping Magazine, the shipping company " currently operate[s] 87 ships, including bulk carriers, general cargoes and containers carriers" (Spring 2001). According to the firm, "IRISL and its affiliated companies have about 10,000 employees, 3,500 of whom work on ships. Out of this number, there are 400 foreign employees, nevertheless, IRISL prefers to employ Iranian experts" (ibid. 12 Nov. 2001). According to a special publication of Iran International published in September 2001, the IRISL's workforce was 7,000.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

References

Iran International [Tehran]. September 2001. No. 14. "IRISL: Destination World." <http://iraninternational.irtp.com/issue_14/text/irisl-destination.htm> [Accessed 24 May 2002]

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. 12 November 2001. "Overview." <http://www.irisl.net/prof.htm> [Accessed 3 May 2002]

Payam-e Darya Shipping Magazine. 12 November 2001. "Role of IRISL in Country's Economy." <http://www.irisl.net/payame.htm> [Accessed 24 May 2002]

_____. Spring 2001. No. 5. "An Interview with Chairman and Managing Director of IRISL." Hosted by Net Iran. <http://www.netiran.com/Htdocs/clippings /Feconomy/010421XXFE02.html> [Accessed 24 May 2002]

Additional Sources Consulted

IRB Databases

Unsuccessful attempts to contact oral sources with the IRISL's North American and European agents.

Unsuccessful attempts to contact IRISL headquarters in Tehran, Iran.

Internet sites including:

Iran International, Special Publication on Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines

Iran Online

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines

Net Iran

Salaam Iran

Sea Factor Crewing Agency, online employment bulletin board

Search engines:

All the Web

Google

Monster.com