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Up to now it has been settled law in Australia that strict liability for oil pollution is channelled to the master and owner of a vessel. On 3 December 2011, however, the Australian Parliament passed amendments to the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 extending the strict
A paper by the Joint Hull Committee’s Risk Assessment Sub Committee The Joint Hull Committee's Risk Assessment Sub Committee has been working on the issues around liquefaction and has prepared the attached paper which outlines the background to the problem and the approaches available to industry. The recent loss of t
In June 2010 Members were advised of New York State’s stringent new ballast water management requirements which would affect the majority of vessels falling wit
A further four posters have been added to the Club’s popular THINK series of Loss Prevention safety posters, raising awareness of some ofthe common causes of sh
A new Loss Prevention Bulletin has just been published: Cargo Ventilation and Precautions to Minimise Sweat
Article in the International Group of P&I Clubs' Annual Review 2011/12 Over a number of years, problems arising from the carriage of certain types of cargo have required both the International Group and its Clubs to coordinate efforts with other industry associations - in particular, the IMO. Last year, three
Home News and Resources News News 22 Feb, 2012 Egypt - Carriage of Weapons, Ammunition and Armed Guards - Update The Club has recently been advised by Egyptian Marine Insurance Consultations and Services (EMICS), Alexandria of a further change in the regulatory requirements governing the carriage of weapons, ammunition
On 9 February 2012 the Final Rule establishing the California No Discharge Zone (NDZ) was signed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese Dear Sirs CLASS 1 AND 2 POLICY YEAR BALANCES The Board reviewed the latest policy year positions as at February 2012 at their
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese TO ALL TANKER MEMBERS Dear Sirs, CONDITION SURVEYS: TANKERS WHICH HAVE CARRIED HEAVY FUEL OIL AS CARGO As in previous years an
The major part of world trade is carried by sea. With this enormous amount of cargo being moved around the globe it is not surprising that accidents happen but, even so, when we talk of stevedore damage, some cargoes are perhaps more susceptible to stevedore damage than others.
The sinking of “Vinalines Queen” in December 2011 while on passage from Morowali, Indonesia to Ningde, China was a tragic reminder of the risks associated with
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has recently published an updated Industry Passage Plan covering the mandatory coastal pilotage areas of the Gre
Web-only circular issued by International Group clubs The International Group of P&I Clubs has issued FAQs on the latest EU Council Decision 2012/35 . General information about sanctions is available on the Skuld website.
Previously the Club has published a number of news articles regarding fines levied in the case of seafarers joining or departing vessels in Brazil with a Seaman
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Update on the anticipated EU prohibitions and exemptions regarding the transportation of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petroc
8 February 2012 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2012/13 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese Dear Sirs, New Bye-Laws At its meeting on 8 February 2012 the Board passed the following Bye-Laws which can also be found in t