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In March 2013 the United States Coast Guard (USCG) published new versions of formCG-2692 “Report of marine casualty” and CG-2692B “Report of required chemical d
The development Members may be aware of the continued growth of the aquaculture industry, which is centred in the Asia-Pacific region. This region accounts for over 80% of production and over 70% in terms of value, globally, with North Asian areas of China and Korea accounting for a large percentage of these volumes (
The new media Members will no doubt have followed the dramatic rise of social media, linked to the development of ever more powerful smart phones and other such devices. Combined, this has led to a situation where any incident or accident can become instant news and shipping accidents in particular capture the public
Home News and Resources News News 26 Aug, 2014 Ebola - Advice to Members Below is an overview of information and advice received to date from various sources referred to in our Ebola link concerning the issues that may affect Members arising from the recent Ebola virus outbreak. Ports issues With the situation
On 15 August 2014, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2170 (2014) condemning gross, widespread abuse of human rights by extremist groups in Iraq and Syria. The Resolution names a number of individuals linked to extremist groups and is another step on the widespread national and r
Two newplacards have been added to the Club’s popularRadar Best Practice series of Loss Prevention placards, produced in association with leading manufacturer N
The situation The shipping world is facing a significant challenge following the outbreak of the Ebola virus, with potentially dramatic implications for shipowners involved in trade to and from Western Africa. The legal implications may vary from case to case depending on the underlying contract, and more specific adv
Home News and Resources News News 20 Aug, 2014 Loss Prevention Bulletin - Monitoring of Self-Heating Coal Cargoes Prior to Loading A new Loss Prevention Bulletin has recently been published: Monitoring of Self-Heating Coal Cargoes Prior to Loading Share this
#freefall #lifeboat #launching Free fall lifeboat is similar to an enclosed lifeboat but the process as shown in this free fall lifeboat launching video is entirely different. They are aerodynamic in nature and thus the boat can penetrate the water without damaging the body when launched from the ship.
The Ebola outbreak is reportedly building momentum and the World Health Organization recently warned that the virus is spreading faster than the efforts of gove
The development As of 1 August 2014, new tax regulations have come in to force in China with respect to hire, freight and other related charges. These measures which are called "Provisional Measures" at this time will require non-resident enterprises to declare and pay tax either directly or through appointed agents.
The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) has completed a series of seven films covering different aspects of the response to marine oil spills: Introduction to oil spills Aerial surveillance At sea response Shoreline clean-up Waste management Environmental impacts Oil spill compensation The fil
Home News and Resources News News 13 Aug, 2014 California Air Resources Board: Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule Sunset Review Process On 1 January 2015 a new MARPOL Annex VI requirement will enter into force reducing the maximum sulphur content for fuel oil from 1. 0% to 0.
The development The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued guidelines for Filipino seafarers and manning agencies with respect to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa. Specifically the advice is now against any shore leave and that no crew change shall take place in the ports of coun
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 12 Aug, 2014 Sanctions in Respect of Ukraine & Russia – Transit through Kerch Strait Our News Item of 8 August relayed advice from Club correspondents Dias Marine Consulting PC concerning vessels avoiding using Crimean ports in order to avoid potential problems with the Ukrain
Circular issued by International Group clubs Council Regulation (EU) No 825/2014 of 30 July 2014 concerning restrictions on the import into the Union of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol, in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol ("the Regulation") In response to the annexation of Cr
Emergency Contact Updated European Union Sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol Home Latest updates Publications Updated European Union Sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol 12 Aug 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Updated European Union Sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol Circular 1
The regulation Under the revised SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-12, the IMO "Noise Level Code" has come into force as of 1 July 2014. This follows the adoption of the Code in Resolution MSC.
The development Members will be very much aware of the long standing issue of stowaways seeking to gain access in West African countries. Given that some of these incidents may occur in countries presently affected by the Ebola outbreak, this may lead to a very difficult combination of events.
Home News and Resources News News 11 Aug, 2014 Port State Control - Caribbean MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2014 The 16 maritime authorities of the Caribbean MOU on Port State Control (PSC) have announced that they will be running a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) from 1 September 2014 until 30 November 2
Club correspondents Shtewi Legal and Pandi Services, Tripoli have advised that the port of Benghazi has been closed by the Libyan army in an effort to prevent s
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 08 Aug, 2014 Ukraine - Closure of Sea Ports in Crimea Ukraine - Closure of Sea Ports in Crimea Further to the our News Item of 10 th July 2014 , Club correspondents Dias Marine Consulting PC have provided the following helpful clarification concerning the situation in Crimean port
We all like to have a good night's sleep, we feel better when we do and we certainly feel much worse when we do not. Research and experience has shown us time and time again that persons suffering from the effects of fatigue are more likely to make mistakes, mistakes which can lead to accidents, injuries and loss of l
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 West Africa – Ebola virus disease 8 August 2014 The World Health Organisation (“WHO”) has issued a statement on the Ebola virus disease f
Home News and Resources News News 06 Aug, 2014 Hong Kong - Dark Smoke Emissions from Vessels On 18 July 2014 new legislation entered into force in Hong Kong regulating dark smoke emissions from vessels. It is now an offence for any vessel within Hong Kong waters to emit smoke continuously for three minutes or mo
A new Loss Prevention Safety Alert has just been published: Inadvertent Release of a Freefall Lifeboat
#Ship #sea #boarding Watch this dramatic video of crew boarding ship at sea in rough weather at anchor. The boat swings heavily due to rough waves as the crew tries hard to grab the ladder to get onboard ship.
Home News and Resources News News 04 Aug, 2014 Port State Control - Paris and Tokyo MOUs - Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW Hours of Rest The 45 maritime authorities of the Paris and Tokyo MOUs on Port State Control (PSC) have announced that they will be running a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) fr
Kairos Shipping Limited and others v Enja & Co LLC and others (The “Atlantik Confidence”) [2014] EWCA Civ 217, the English Court of Appeal
Home News and Resources News News 12 Apr, 2016 California Air Resources Board: Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule Sunset Review Process Update Translations: Chinese Vietnamese In August 2014 the Club advised that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) would instigate a sunset review process to de