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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 New Sulphur Fuel Regulations from 1 January 2015 19 December 2014 As from 1 January 2015, all ocean going vessels travelling within the E
Home News and Resources News News 31 Dec, 2014 Reduction of the SECA Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit: IMO FAQs In November 2014 Members were reminded of the reduction of the fuel oil sulphur limit for vessels operating within Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs) from 1 January 2015. The IMO has recently published a set of an
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 30 Dec, 2014 Sanctions - Yemen On 18 December 2014 the European Union issued Regulation 1352/2014 establishing a sanctions framework in respect of Yemen. However, these sanctions are currently entity-specific and do not impose any sanctions on cargoes.
Capt. Dave Medeiros explains how to calculate Geographic Range, which is how far from an object you can be and still see it.
Capt. Dave Medeiros explains how to solve a currents problem.
Circular issued by International Group clubs NOTE: For information on developments since this Circular was published, see Insight on Wreck Removal Convention. The Circular published on 21 October 2014 informed Members that the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) enters int
Capt. Dave explains how to add or subtract time for navigational purposes.
The new ultra low sulphur fuel regulations under MARPOL Annex VI will require more than ship side preparations, they will also require existing and future charterparties to be reviewed and claused appropriately in order to reduce the risk of disputes between owners and charterers from a number of angles. The Associati
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 19 Dec, 2014 Syrian Sanctions - Jet Fuel On 12 December 2014 the EU issued Regulation 1323/2014, prohibiting the sale, supply, transfer or export of jet fuel and fuel additives to any Syrian entity or for use in Syria and the insurance and re-insurance of those activities. There
Container weight issues have been a serious concern for the industry and the IMO has now agreed to amend SOLAS to put a greater emphasis on the responsibility of shippers to accurately declare cargo weights. These changes will, however, not come in to force until 2016.
Emergency Contact Infographic: Changing composition of entered vessels Home Latest updates Publications Infographic: Changing composition of entered vessels 18 Dec 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts 20 years ago we provided cover on 12,655 vessels with an average size of 297GT. In the intervening period the
Home News and Resources News News 17 Dec, 2014 S&P Credit Rating Upgrade We are pleased to announce that credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has upgraded the Club’s long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength rating to BBB+. The outlook is stable.
Capt. Dave Medeiros explains how to determine the depth of water at your destination using the tide information given.
With the MARPOL Annex VI deadline of 1 January 2015 being very imminent, further guidance has been published to assist owners and operators to get ready for this significant regulatory development. The imminent change With less than three weeks to go, the most significant regulatory change of a generation for marine f
Members will know of the duty to save life at sea, and while nothing should hinder or restrict a master from pursuing that duty it will inevitably be a question as to who will cover the time, fuel and other costs that may be involved in such an operation. Saving life at sea (Source: Paula Anddrade) The situation As a
Voyage planning has always been important, and the new MARPOL Annex VI ultra low sulphur fuel oil regulations coming in to force as of 1 January 2015 will make it even more important to carefully plan voyages and fuel strategies. The development Members will already be aware of the very significant regulatory changes
Home News and Resources News News 10 Dec, 2014 Piracy - South East Asia Translations: Chinese Vietnamese A few weeks ago the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reported an increase in the number of vessels attacked or hijacked in South East Asia, particularly to the east of Singapore. Many of
Translations:Chinese Vietnamese The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) recently issued a warning to vessel owners following the catastrophic failure o
Circular issued by International Group clubs We refer members to the circular published on 21 December 2012 and updated 8 January 2014 on the Regulations of the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships ("the Regulations") and the requirement that owners/operators of
It has been a long road since the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) was first implemented and as of 1 January 2015 single hull tank vessels will be phased out for use in the USA. The Association has had reference to the Coast Guard Maritime Commons update of 5 December 2014 in preparation of this update.
Home News and Resources News News 08 Dec, 2014 Australia - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park - Recent Offences Update Translations: Chinese Vietnamese We are grateful to Australian lawyers Thynne + Macartney , Brisbane, for permission to reproduce the following article written by Michael Fisher and Matthew Ho
Emergency Contact Infographic: Diverse membership Home Latest updates Publications Infographic: Diverse membership 8 Dec 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts This Diverse membership infographic displays the trading areas of our Members’ vessels and their domicile,…
Once you've determined your DR or Dead Reckoning position, you can calculate what your Set and Drift is to figure out your new position, and your new course to steer. Looking to become a licensed mariner or continue your professional maritime training?
After knowing the Course Made Good from the effects of Set and Drift, you can determine the new Course to Steer to arrive at your destination. Looking to become a licensed mariner or continue your professional maritime training?
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese Club correspondents Spica Services have advised that the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) in Singapore has established a numb
Capt. Dave Medeiros explains how to determine Course Made Good and Speed Made Good after knowing your set and drift and Dead Reckoning position.
Despite the rougher weather of the late autumn and now winter months, thousands of people continue to brave the treacherous seas of the Mediterranean seeking to reach the shores of Europe. Ships traversing the eastern Mediterranean need to be prepared for the situation they may encounter there.
Capt. Dave Medeiros gives a brief overview of deviation, how it works, and what to expect on a US Coast Guard license exam question.
The steps for converting your heading from either True Heading to Ship's Compass Heading or from Ship's Compass Heading to True Heading. Looking to become a licensed mariner or continue your professional maritime training?
Capt. Dave Medeiros explains how to determine your Dead Reckoning course after being given a known position and time.
Until the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the legal questions concerning quarantine and charterparties were the stuff of theoretical and textbook debate. It is, however, now very appropriate to review charter arrangements in the light of not just the existing outbreak but also to prepare for the likely risk of s
The correct handling of fuel supplies and fuel change-overs will be a critically important task for vessels in ECAs post 1 January 2015. In the following advisory the Association would like to further advise members with respect to the technical and regulatory challenges on the horizon.
Arresting a ship to enforce a maritime arbitration award: The Atlas provides a welcome clarification
This article looks at a recent Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal decision and the departure from the Barbetta Rule that applies to passenger claims against shipowners for the medical malpractice of onboard doctors and nurses.