
Notice to Members No. 25 2013/2014
Dear Sirs, US Vessel Response Plans – Contingency PlansWashington State – Alaska – Non-Tank Final Rule Washington State – Contingency Plan Requirements We refer
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Dear Sirs, US Vessel Response Plans – Contingency PlansWashington State – Alaska – Non-Tank Final Rule Washington State – Contingency Plan Requirements We refer
Information has been published in the Indonesian press today which would confirm the implementation of a ban on the export of raw materials from Indonesia with effect from 12 January 2014. With the assistance of Spica Indonesia, the translated text of this article appears below.

Dear Sirs, Washington State – Contingency Plan Requirements Every tank vessel and every other vessel over 300 gt is required to file a contingency plan prior to

In August 2009, IMO published MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.8 which agreed that the physical blending of bulk liquid MARPOL cargoes during the sea voyage for the purpose of c

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 Indonesia – Ban on Exports of Unrefined Mineral Ores 23 December 2013 As Members may already be aware from various press reports, the Ind

Home News and Resources News News 20 Dec, 2013 Argentina - Customs Fines in Parana River Ports In February 2013 the Club advised Members in a news article entitled Argentina – Customs Fines in San Nicolas that the customs authorities in San Nicolas, Argentina were rigorously enforcing the Argentinean Customs Code regar

Home News and Resources News News 19 Dec, 2013 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 02-13) In June 2013 the IMO Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 354(92) specifying forthcoming amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.

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 Brazil – Distressed Sugar Cargoes from Santos 18 December 2013 Members will already be aware of the fire at Copersucar Sugar Terminal in

Home News and Resources News News 13 Dec, 2013 MARPOL – United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area Members are reminded that in July 2011 the 62 nd Session of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI by Resolution MEPC. 202(62), establishing the United States Car

In November 2010 the Club published USA – Right Whale Ship Strike Reduction Rule reminding Members to ensure their vessels complied with the seasonal speed limi

Home News and Resources News News 11 Dec, 2013 Coal from Kalimantan, Indonesia – Revision of Surveyor Requirement Translations: Chinese Vietnamese According to recent statistical information, the number of self-heating incidents arising while loading coal from ports in Kalimantan province, Indonesia appear
10 December 2013 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs United States Vessel Response Plans This Circular provides an update on developments since Circular No. 5.
10 December 2013 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements Background Members will recall from Circular 5. 382 (of 2 December 2008), that from 19 December 2008, all commercial vessels 79 feet (24.

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Circular issued by International Group clubs Background Members will recall that from 19 December 2008, all commercial vessels 79 feet (24. 08 metres) in length or greater operating in a capacity as a means of transportation, that have discharges incidental to their normal operations and operating within three nautical
Members will be aware of the Association’s previous cautions and advices in respect of iron ore cargoes and the risk of liquefaction, and in particular the previous incidents arising from shipments out of India. While Indian shipments dropped off significantly following the incidents, in part due to Government export
The Association has previously advised members in respect of a number of practical and loss prevention issues in respect of the carriage of dangerous cargoes. Further to those advices, the Association is grateful to Chris Potts for the Crump & Co December 2013 update on “Transportation of dangerous goods” which pr

Circular issued by International Group clubs Reference is made to the Circular published on 29 November 2013 and to the requirement that non-tank shipowners trading to the United States of America (US) should have in place federal Vessel Response Plans by 30 January 2014. In that Circular non-tank owners wer

Home News and Resources News News 09 Dec, 2013 Loss Prevention Bulletin - Stowaways A new Loss Prevention Bulletin has just been published: Stowaways Share this
Members are advised to note the attached notice from the California Air Resources Board, Marine Notice 2013-1. As of 1 January 2014 further changes will come into effect in addition to the existing California fuel regulations for ocean going vessels.
The Association would highlight to members a recent development under Turkish law applicable to breaches of the “Law on Protection of Life and Property at Sea No. 4922”.
Emergency Contact United States Non Tank Vessel Response Plans Home Latest updates Publications United States Non Tank Vessel Response Plans 6 Dec 2013 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts OSRO contracts Reference is made to Circular November 2013 and to the requirement that non-tank shipowners trading to the United

A fire on a Turkish ship took place in August 2012, anchored in Jordanian waters 700 metres from Aqaba's main pier. The ship on fire was brought under control later by fire tugs.
The Association has previously advised about the dangers and risks of incidents between Members’ vessels and Fish Farm installations in China, in particular Members are referred to the previous Advisory of 23 January 2013 C hina: Fish farms and fishing traffic . The Association is now in receipt of Correspondent
Following recent enquiries by Members in respect of shipments of sand from Cambodia, the Association would like to advise as follows. There has been increase in demand of this cargo in particular at Singapore and reportedly more than 200 ships loaded this cargo in past two years at Cambodian Ports.
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