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31 January 2005 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs OIL POLLUTION IN THE UNITED STATES TANKER VOYAGE ADDITIONAL PREMIUM SYSTEM 2005/6 POLICY YEAR Special arrangements to cover US OPA 90 pollution liabilities in respect of tankers, which are otherwise excluded under the Rules, will apply again for the 2005/6 policy year. Members
Course of events During repair work on board a passenger vessel alongside, a subcontractor representative was found to have been squeezed to death by a watertight door. Extent of damage One person killed.
Course of events During operation of vehicle ramps on board a Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ship in port for unloading, a ramp accidentally swung down on the deck below and fatally injured the Deck Cadet standing underneath. Extent of damage One crew member died.
Course of events During routine inspection of the chain locker with chain, one member of an inspection team fainted during the inspection and died shortly after. A second member fainted during the rescue operation, but recovered.
Course of events During the close-up inspection of the deck-head in a cargo tank by rafting, one person became dizzy in the tank and half unconscious after evacuation from the tank. Extent of damage None.
Course of events During re-hooking of the lifeboat after the launching test in connection with the Safety Equipment Certificate survey, extensive movements of the lifting blocks and falls were encountered due to heavy swell and current. Hoisting of the lifeboat was commenced by the mechanically operated davi
Operators of bulk fleets will be aware of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and of the appropriate precautions that must be taken to ensure its safe carriage by sea. However, we are aware of a number of shippers who are offering a material for bulk shipment that is clearly a DRI product, but is claimed to be safe for bulk car
Dear Sirs, THE WEST OF ENGLAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY At their meeting in December 2004 the Board of the West of England (Luxembourg) decided that, in order to simp
Reviewing the most important judgments concerning CQD and highlights the importance of collecting vital evidence It is surprising how few modern cases there are on “Customary Quick Despatch” (CQD), an area of law, which can cause substantial disputes, especially in a rising market. Definition – “Customary Quick
Reporting on two recent London arbitration awards. When is a claim “properly settled or compromised” and what is the time bar?