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Seasoned litigators will know that winning a case is just half the battle, and that until a judgment or award is successfully enforced the job is not "done". Recently the High Court in Hong Kong ruled on an interesting case where in rem jurisdiction was invoked to seek enforcement of a foreign arbitration award.
#USCG #shipinspection #coastguard A Container Ship from Houston ( USA) heading towards Veracruz (Mexico) gets randomly checked by the United States Coast Guard helicopter for an alleged Oil spill incident. This video was sent by Gioga Cristi.
Emergency Contact Confusion with Bridge Controls Home Latest updates Publications Confusion with Bridge Controls 26 Nov 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category Navigation V essel type Passenger vessel Issue date 20/11/2014 Case number 48952 The incident This case involved a passenger/vehicle ferry
25 November 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Outstanding Claims Review Members and their brokers, where applicable, are reminded that up-do-date information and statistics on P&I and FD&D entries are available via the Members’ Area on the Club’s website (http://www. londonpandi.
25 November 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Outstanding Claims Review Members and their brokers, where applicable, are reminded that up-do-date information and statistics on P&I and FD&D entries are available via the Members’ Area on the Club’s website (http://www. londonpandi.
California became one of the first places to rigorously regulate the sulphur content of marine fuels used in its ports and up to 24 nm off its shores. Being a pioneer in the field of the mandated use of 0.
A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has just been published: Colombia - Drug Smuggling Home News and Resources News News 24 Nov, 2014 Loss Prevention Safety Alert - Colombia - Drug Smuggling A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has just been published: Colombia - Drug Smuggling…
24 November 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Class 5 (P&I) and Class 8 (FD&D) Open Policy Years & 2015/2016 Policy Year Calls The Committee has reviewed the position in respect of open Policy Years as well as Call requirements for the forthcoming 2015/2016 Policy Year and reached the following decisions: Class 5 (P&I) 201
24 November 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Class 5 (P&I) and Class 8 (FD&D) Open Policy Years & 2015/2016 Policy Year Calls The Committee has reviewed the position in respect of open Policy Years as well as Call requirements for the forthcoming 2015/2016 Policy Year and reached the following decisions: Class 5 (P&I) 201
Video summary of the 2014 award ceremony for Exceptional Bravery at Sea held at IMO Headquarters on 17 November.
Home News and Resources News News 20 Nov, 2014 Reduction of the SECA Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit Members are reminded that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 14. 4, for ships operating within a Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) is due to enter into force on 1 January 2015 to further reduce the emission of sulphu
Home News and Resources News News 10 Dec, 2014 Pollution in China - Ningbo & Zhoushan Translations: Chinese Vietnamese As noted in our recent Notice to Members No. 18 2014/2015 , the International Group has issued a revised sample SPRO agreement wording.
Dear Sirs, Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships We refer Members to Notice to Members No.
Home News and Resources News News 19 Nov, 2014 Spain - Maritime Navigation Act The Maritime Navigation Act entered into force in Spain on 25 September 2014. It contains potentially significant provisions relating to third party liability insurance and rights of direct action against insurers.
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#Marineengine #Fuelpump The main engine fuel pump is complex machinery fitted with several mechanical parts which ensure that the engine cylinders get the necessary fuel at high pressure with required atomisation. One of the most common types of marine engine fuel pump used on the ship’s engine is the spill and suctio
There has been a dramatic increase in the significance of ship wrecks in recent years, the cost, the media attention, the political angle, big ship incidents are big news. The following article is the full length version of an article previously contributed to IHS Maritime Fairplay's publication of 23 October 2014.
Home News and Resources News News 18 Nov, 2014 Finland - Labour Union Action A Member was recently subjected to a boycott of stevedore services in Finland, instigated by the actions of a local labour union (‘FSU’) who are affiliated with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (‘ITF’). Whilst loading, a
Cargo contamination claims are one of the key risks the Association deals with when assisting members in the chemical tanker trade. Ensuring tanks are actually at the right level of cleanliness prior to loading is key, but it is open for debate whether exisitng testing methods are sufficient to verify the same.
Further significant developments have occurred since the Association first reported on this matter. Members are advised to carefully review their potential exposure.
Home News and Resources News News 13 Nov, 2014 Member & Broker Survey The Club recently commissioned independent research from its Members and the broking community to hear views about the Club’s performance and identify areas of strength or where improvements might be…
This video demonstrates the process of growing small clam seeds in the town of Fairhaven's upweller so they may be spread out for recreational fishing.
Correspondents advise that there has been a recent scam attempt to claim that marine equipment is approved and certified by Australia's AMSA. The Association is grateful to correspondents Ausship P&I for contributing to this update.
Significant regulatory changes with respect to the maximum sulphur content in marine fuel oil are coming in to force soon, and the updated North American Emissions Control Area (ECA) will be a significant development to all shipowners trading to and from this region. The development On 1 January 2015 North America wil
Safe voyages rely on alert, healthy and well rested seafarers crewing the vessel. Both common sense and regulation dictate that seafarers need a minimum of rest every day.
Home News and Resources News News 10 Nov, 2014 Fraudulent cargo fixtures in Algeria A Member recently encountered a fraud for a substantial sum in Algeria. They fixed a contract with charterers for the carriage of a cargo of phosphate and boilers loading at Oran, Algeria under “Liner In” terms.
Don't forget to stop by Northeast Maritime Institute on Saturday, November 8 from 2-4 pm and visit our Open House. NMI is celebrating our new Associate Degree in Applied Nautical Science Program and are accepting new students for the January cohort.
How to determine Course To Steer after knowing the set, drift, and leeway from the wind. Looking to become a licensed mariner or continue your professional maritime training?
The steps for using a chart to fix your position, determine the dead reckoning, finding set and drift, course made good, and speed made good. Looking to become a licensed mariner or continue your professional maritime training?
This amazing Ship voyage time lapse Video was shot using GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition Camera by the OOW "Gabriel Iordache" of M/T Pink Coral. This Video was also featured in the countdown for "Movie of the day" on www.
The Association would like to urgently advise members of a significant development that may have an impact on their bunkering and / or chartering. The development Members may have read recent media reports in relation to bunker suppliers OW Bunker A/S following the revelation of irregularities in relation to an Asian
Home News and Resources News News 07 Nov, 2014 SOLAS - 2015 Amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code In June 2014 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted amendments to the International Safety Management (ISM) Code which are due to enter into force on 1 January 2015. The changes, as detailed in Res
5 November 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs The Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks On 14 April 2014 the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 (“the Convention") achieved the requisite number of ratifications (10) triggering the entry into force condi
Air pollution caused by maritime transport is an important topic on the global environmental agenda. The change-over to cleaner fuels is a global trend and part of the IMO's long term objective to reduce the environmental impact of shipping.
Emergency Contact Circular on the Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks Home Latest updates Publications Circular on the Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 5 Nov 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts On 14 April 2014 the N
Significant updates to the IMSBC Code are coming in to effect as of 1 January 2015. Members engaged in the carriage of dry bulk cargoes should seek to familiarise themselves with these changes soonest.
The development Members will be aware that in many jurisdictions there is a risk of customs and other administrative fines that can follow should a vessel be found to have delivered more or less cargo than was stated on the bill of lading. Correspondents Omur Marine have now prepared the attached note which explains h
The development Members will be aware of the significant continuing situation in the Mediterranean involving a mass movement of people via North Africa and towards Europe. Up until now Italy has been responding to this situation with its operation "Mare Nostrum" , but this is now coming to an end and will be rep
Dear Sirs RENEWALS 2015/2016 CLASS 1 (P & I) We refer to Notice to Members No. 15 dated November 2014.