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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…
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Members are requested to note that the California (CA) Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) has recently amended the relevant provisions in the CA Code of Regulations (CCR) on evidence of financial security required for CA Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs). The previous stated requirement was
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
It has only been three weeks since the new ultra low sulphur regulations have come in to force in North America and Northern Europe, and already it is becoming clear that these rules will have teeth and that enforcement will be rigorous. Both the EPA in America and in Europe statements are being made to this very effe
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.
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
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
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
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 26 Jan, 2015 Sanctions - Amendment of US Cuban Asset Control Regulations On January 16, 2015 the U. S.
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
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.
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.
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
Following the coming in to effect of the new ultra low sulphur fuel requirements for the North American Emission Control Area, concerns have been raised about possible loss of propulsion issues relating to fuel changeovers. Concerns are also raised about compliant fuel availability.
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.
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
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 The Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (WRC) 19 January 2015 As reported in the Associatio
Emergency Contact Update: Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks Home Latest updates Publications Update: Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 19 Jan 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The Circular published on the 5
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
Translations: ChineseVietnamese The recent sinking of an eight year old handymax bulk carrier that resulted in significant loss of life has focused attention o
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Enforcement of awards in Australia – Foreign voyage charterparty arbitration clauses now enforceable
Amendment to Regulations Relating to California Certificates or Financial Responsibility (COFR) Requirements