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January 2015

41 articles

P&I / InsuranceShipowners' Club·over 11 years ago

International Group Letters of Indemnity

Emergency Contact International Group Letters of Indemnity Home Latest updates Publications International Group Letters of Indemnity 1 Feb 2015 Sign up for alerts Recommended indemnity wordings: A   Standard form letter of indemnity to be given in return for delivering…

RegulationsWest of England·over 11 years ago

Sanctions - New Webpage

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 30 Jan, 2015 Sanctions - New Webpage Share this

PortsLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Brazil – Fire at Suzano Terminal, Itaqui Port

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 – Fire at Suzano Terminal, Itaqui Port 29 January 2015 The Club has just received news of a fire that broke out earlier today at S

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Northern Sea Route: Law and regulation

The Northern Sea Route (NSR) continues to be an area of development, not least from a legal and regulatory point of view. Given that the NSR falls within Russian territory, it is the development of the law in Russia that will be of key interest to members.

P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Asian Gypsy Moth – New BIMCO Clause

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 Asian Gypsy Moth – New BIMCO Clause 27 January 2015 In advance of the high risk season for Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) that commences in March

RegulationsShipowners' Club·over 11 years ago

Ship To Ship oil transfer operations

Emergency Contact Ship To Ship oil transfer operations Home Latest updates Publications Ship To Ship oil transfer operations 27 Jan 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category    Operations Issue date 27/01/2015 Area   Worldwide Further to our circular on 14 January , we would like to advise Me

P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 11 years ago

California COFR Requirements - Reminder

Home News and Resources News California Laws 26 Jan, 2015 California COFR Requirements - Reminder Members are reminded that under the amended provisions of the California Code of Regulations on evidence of financial security required for California Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs), where P&I coverag

P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 11 years ago

BIMCO - New Asian Gypsy Moth Clause for Time Charter Parties

Home News and Resources News News 23 Jan, 2015 BIMCO - New Asian Gypsy Moth Clause for Time Charter Parties The Asian Gypsy Moth is a destructive forest pest found in the Far East where there is a risk of vessels being infested with the moth’s larvae during the female moth’s flight season. A number of countries that a

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AccidentsSkuld·over 11 years ago

Intercargo warns on liquefaction risks

The Association has, for several years, been repeatedly advising about the risks of liquefaction that may come with the shipment of bulk mineral ore cargoes. In the light of a recent tragic event, Intercargo has also renewed its own warnings to the Industry.

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RegulationsSkuld·over 11 years ago

Mediterranean Sea: Refugee ships and IMO guidance on seaborne refugees

Members will have seen the extremely concerning news reports of un-crewed vessels being used to transport refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. This new development creates not only hazards for navigation, but brings with it an even greater risk of tragedy as the migrant situation in this area continues.

P&I / InsuranceShipowners' Club·over 11 years ago

Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (NWRC) – update on issuance of Blue Cards

Emergency Contact Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (NWRC) – update on issuance of Blue Cards Home Latest updates Publications Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (NWRC) – update on issuance of Blue Cards 21 Jan 2015 Download

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Food safety: Restrictions on certain poultry products from the US

Following a concern about food safety, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and South Africa have restricted the import of certain poultry products from the United States. Given the volume of this trade, members owning or operating container / reefer vessels will need to take note of the development.

P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 11 years ago

USA - EPA Penalty Policy for ECA Violations

Home News and Resources News News 20 Jan, 2015 USA - EPA Penalty Policy for ECA Violations Following the introduction of MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 14. 4 regarding fuel standards to reduce sulphur emissions while operating in a Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA), the new requirements entered into force on 1 January

P&I / InsuranceWest of England·over 11 years ago

Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks – Further Ratifications

Home News and Resources News News 16 Jan, 2015 Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks – Further Ratifications As Members will be aware from Notice to Members Nos. 14 and 19 2014/2015, the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) enters into force on 14 April 2015.

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RegulationsSkuld·over 11 years ago

Iran sanctions: STS transfers

Tanker operators should take note of the recent targeting of ship owners as part of attempts to export crude oil originating from Iran in breach of applicable sanctions by means of ship to ship (STS) transfers at Khor Fakkan in the UAE. Several attempts have been made to export Iranian oil to destinations which do not

P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Egypt – Caution advised at Suez Canal

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 Egypt – Caution advised at Suez Canal 16 January 2015 The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), in the final paragraph of a Circular i

P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Libya - Airstrikes at Libyan ports

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 Libya - Airstrikes at Libyan ports 16 January 2015    Members may be aware from news reports of an escalation of civil strife w

RegulationsLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Iran Sanctions – STS transfer involving Iranian Crude Oil

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 Iran Sanctions – STS transfer involving Iranian Crude Oil 15 January 2015 Members will be aware of the ongoing sanctions regarding export

GeneralNortheast Maritime Institute (YouTube)·over 11 years ago

Northeast Maritime Institute Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Northeast Maritime Institute celebrated the opening of the College of Maritime Science; offering an Associate Degree in Applied Nautical Science. Speakers at the ceremony include: Eric Dawicki, President of Northeast Maritime Institute, Bob Espindola, Chairman of the Fairhaven Selectmen, Jeffery Stieb, Executive Direc

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P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Microsoft Word - 8103.doc

14 January 2015 TO ALL CLASS 5 AND 8 MEMBERS Dear Sirs PROPOSED RULE CHANGES Please find attached copies of Notices of forthcoming meetings of the Class 5 and 8 Members of the Association, to be held at the registered office of the Association, 50 Leman Street, London E1 8HQ, on Wednesday, 28 th January 2015, for the p

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P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Microsoft Word - 8103.doc

14 January 2015 TO ALL CLASS 5 AND 8 MEMBERS Dear Sirs PROPOSED RULE CHANGES Please find attached copies of Notices of forthcoming meetings of the Class 5 and 8 Members of the Association, to be held at the registered office of the Association, 50 Leman Street, London E1 8HQ, on Wednesday, 28 th January 2015, for the p

P&I / InsuranceShipowners' Club·over 11 years ago

Circular on the transport of Iranian oil via the United Arab Emirates

Emergency Contact Circular on the transport of Iranian oil via the United Arab Emirates Home Latest updates Publications Circular on the transport of Iranian oil via the United Arab Emirates 14 Jan 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts We have been made aware that some tanker owners have recently fallen vic

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Cyprus: Tonnage tax

Matters of taxation continue to be a complicated field that shipping must tackle as an on-going task. In present economic times governments remain keen to maximise revenue and pursue perceived defaulters.

RegulationsWest of England·over 11 years ago

Sanctions - Illicit Exports of Iranian Oil

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 13 Jan, 2015 Sanctions - Illicit Exports of Iranian Oil Translations:  Chinese   Vietnamese    The Managers have been made aware of attempts in recent months to export crude oil originating from Iran in breach of applicable sanctions by means of ship to sh

AccidentsShipowners' Club·over 11 years ago

Collision caused by radio failure on board harbour craft

Emergency Contact Collision caused by radio failure on board harbour craft Home Latest updates Publications Collision caused by radio failure on board harbour craft 13 Jan 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category Operations Vessel type   Harbour Issue date 13/01/2015 Case number 107526 The incident Du

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Ultra low sulphur fuel oil and ISO Standards

While the industry may be familiar with the myriad of different ISO standards that exist for marine fuels, it is important to understand how these may relate to requirements for a maximum sulphur content of 0. 10% in designated ECAs pursuant to MARPOL Annex VI.

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RegulationsSkuld·over 11 years ago

Passenger ship safety drills

Following on from the incident of the MV Costa Concordia, new SOLAS amendments were adopted which have become effective as of 1 January 2015 with respect to safety drills on board passenger ships. The development In the past it was a requirement that a muster drill be conducted on board a passenger vessel within 24 ho

Dry BulkWest of England·over 11 years ago

Malaysia - Bauxite Cargoes

Translations: ChineseVietnamese The recent sinking of an eight year old handymax bulk carrier that resulted in significant loss of life has focused attention o

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Liquefaction risks from bauxite cargoes

The Association has been alerted to the risk of possible liquefaction of cargoes of bauxite that may originate from Malaysia and Indonesia. Members are advised to urgently consider this issue if they are fixed or are planning to fix a vessel for such a voyage.

AccidentsLondon P&I Club·over 11 years ago

Bauxite Cargoes & Liquefaction

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 Bauxite Cargoes & Liquefaction 7 January 2015 Members may be aware from recent press reports of the recent total loss of the “Bulk Ju

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Northern Sea Route: Insurance and regulation

Interest in traversing the Northern Sea Route continues to increase, with seasonal changes making the route a more viable option for longer periods of the year. Part of the preparation for such a voyage is to understand the extent and limits of standard insurance terms and cover.

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RegulationsSkuld·over 11 years ago

Mandatory drills for entry into enclosed spaces

From the beginning of this year, SOLAS Regulation III/19 required mandatory enclosed space entry drills as well as rescue drills, to be conducted every two months. Given the continued occurrence of tragic accidents, members need to pay special attention to this risk.

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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago

Canada: Ultra low sulphur fuel

The updated MARPOL Annex VI Regulations with respect to maximum sulphur content in marine fuels for designated Emission Control Areas (ECAs) have now come in to force. A lot of focus has been on European and American regulation and practice, but it must be kept in mind that Canada also applies the new strict limits.