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The deadline for the submission of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) annual report to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is fast approaching. Vessels calling, or soon to call at US ports must be ready.
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 Sudan Sanctions – US amends General Licence 27 February 2015 Members will be aware of the ongoing US and EU sanctions against Sudan. Mem
Circular issued by International Group clubs Western Alaska - Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network (AK-MPRN) - Alaska Chadux Guam - Guam Response Services Limited (GRSL) - Oil Spill Response Operations Company LLC [OSROCO] Western Alaska We refer to the previous Circulars published on
Members are asked to take note of AMSA Marine Notice 03/2015, which sets out guidelines for directions by this authority for access and refusal of access to Australian ports. AMSA Guidelines Members will be aware that the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has a rigorous approach to vessel inspections and the
Stowaways continue to present a serious risk for vessels calling at African ports. Many migrants seek to transit through South Africa and try to board ships calling at South African ports.
Home News and Resources News News 23 Feb, 2015 Uruguay OSRO Regulations - Delayed Implementation We refer to Notice to Members No. 24 2014/2015 in which we informed Members of the entry into force on 20 February 2015 of the new Uruguayan Disposición Marítima No.
The International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) comes with a mandatory compliance requirement by virtue of its adoption in to SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Chapter IX, and has come in to force since 1 July 1998. The background for the Code is certain tragic shipping accidents including the Herald of Free Enterpris
Emergency Contact Yachtowners announce medical emergency helpline for yacht crew Home Latest updates News Yachtowners announce medical emergency helpline for yacht crew 23 Feb 2015 Download Sign up for alerts Yachtowners, the specialist yacht syndicate of The Shipowners’ Club, has launched an additional service for tho
Emergency Contact Règles 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Règles 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the French Club Rules 2015 using the links above to view the following content: P&I risks covered Legal…
Emergency Contact Regras 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Regras 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the Portuguese Club Rules using the links above to view the following content: P&I risks covered Legal…
Emergency Contact Regeln 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Regeln 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the German Club Rules using the links above to view the following content: P&I risks covered Legal…
Emergency Contact Regels 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Regels 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the Dutch Club Rules using the links above to view the following content: P&I risks covered Legal…
Emergency Contact Reglas de 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Reglas de 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the Spanish Club Rules using the links above to view the following content: P&I…
Emergency Contact Regole 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Regole 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the Italian Club Rules 2015 using the links above to view the following content: P&I risks covered…
Emergency Contact Chinese Rules 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Chinese Rules 2015 23 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the Chinese Club Rules using the links above to view the following content: P&I…
Members will know that the sanctions regime in respect of Iran continues to be in place, despite the extension of the so called "easing" for the 5+1 negotiations with Iran. Recent information indicates there are renewed attempts to circumvent the sanctions on the export of Iranian crude and tanker owners and operators
Members are advised to note that Daebo International Shipping Co. Ltd.
Dear Sirs, US Vessel Response Plans – Update re Alaska and Guam Western Alaska Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network (AK-MPRN) Alaska Chadux Guam
TO ALL TANKER MEMBERS Dear Sirs, CONDITION SURVEYS: TANKERS WHICH HAVE CARRIED HEAVY FUEL OIL AS CARGO As in previous years and in accordance with Interna
Dear Sirs, Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay Background On 20 February 2015, Disposición Marítima N° 149 (the “Regulation”) 1 will take effect
Dear Sirs, CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2 POLICY YEAR BALANCES AND FINANCIAL POSITION 20FEBRUARY 2015 At their meeting on 20 May the Board reviewed the policy year balance
Emergency Contact Update - Uruguay Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements Home Latest updates News Update - Uruguay Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements 20 Feb 2015 Download Sign up for alerts We refer to the recent circular on 19 th February 2015 in which we informed Members of the entry into force on 20 th Febr
Emergency Contact Club Rules 2015 Home Latest updates Publications Club Rules 2015 20 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I insurance cover Download or view the PDF using the links above to view the following content: P&I risks covered Legal Assistance…
19 February 2015 TO ALL CLASS 5 AND 8 MEMBERS Dear Sirs Corporate Structure Further to the Association’s Circulars dated 14 January and 3 February 2015, the purpose of this Circular is to confirm that following the approval of the proposed changes to the Bye Laws and Rules of the Bermuda Club at the Special General Mee
19 February 2015 TO ALL CLASS 5 AND 8 MEMBERS Dear Sirs Corporate Structure Further to the Association’s Circulars dated 14 January and 3 February 2015, the purpose of this Circular is to confirm that following the approval of the proposed changes to the Bye Laws and Rules of the Bermuda Club at the Special General Mee
Emergency Contact Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay Home Latest updates Publications Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay 19 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Background On 20 th February 2015, Disposición Marítima N° 149 (the “Regulation”) will take effect in Uruguay with
9 February 2015 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs The Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (‘WRC’) The Association’s Circulars dated 5 November and 23 December 2014, together with our News Alert of 19 January 2015 advised of the entry into force of the WRC and the related insurance r
23 December 2014 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs The Entry into Force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks The Association’s Circular No 5:500 dated 5 November 2014 informed Members that the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) enters into force on 14 April 2015. Pursu
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 South Africa – Stowaways 18 February 2015 The Club has been advised by P&I Associates, a correspondent in South Africa, of a change i
17 February 2015 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay Background On 20th February 2015, Disposición Marítima N° 149 (the “Regulation”) will take effect in Uruguay with the aim of establishing a set of rules governing the requirement for owners to contract with an oil spill respons
There are several factors that increase the challenge of sailing and trading in the Arctic: Territorial and jurisdictional boundaries are not yet fully settled Legal regimes are under development for new areas opening up, both at national and international level. Arctic Council member and observer states are increasin
13 February 2015 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2015/16 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
Shipping is now settling in to the post change over period following the new sulphur content limit for vessels entering and operating in designated Emission Control Areas. The Paris MoU has now issued guidelines on compliance and inspection matters.
Emergency Contact Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks Home Latest updates Publications Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 11 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts To all Members, The Circular published on the 5th November 2014 informed Members that the Nairobi Int
Development of an international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters (The Polar Code) The two poles have always been a matter of concern to IMO and many relevant requirements, provisions and recommendations have been developed over the years for the safety of the ships operating in harsh, remote and vulne
Members are alerted to the poor state of fenders at berths in Chittagong, which may give rise to both ship and shore damage. The situation is serious and it is a risk that a pollution or other significant event could follow.
In part 2, Capt. Bob takes us through the steps of determine a target's true course and true speed using a radar plotting sheet.
In Part 3 Capt. Bob explains how to determine what course and speed your ship must travel at to maintain a minimum CPA and avoid a collision.
In this video Capt. Bob lays down the foundation for determining the postion, course, and closest point of approach of a target.
Established in 1820 by Spanish Royal decree as the Escuela Nautica de Manila. Renamed during the American occupation as the Nautical School of the Philippine Islands in 1899 and again as the Philippine Nautical School in 1900.
Circular issued by International Group clubs NOTE: For information on developments after publication of this Circular, see Insight on Wreck Removal Convention. 1 The Circular published on 23 December 2014 informed members that the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks ("
Home News and Resources News News 06 Feb, 2015 MARPOL Annex VI - Reported Instances of Bunker Supplier Non-Compliance Members will be aware that if a bunker supplier provides fuel or documentation that does not comply with MARPOL Annex VI requirements or fails to follow the sampling procedures set out in IMO Resolution
Home News and Resources News News 06 Feb, 2015 New Clause For Voyage & Time Charter Parties To Address Infectious Disease Issues The recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa has focussed attention on the possible implications that trading to ports where an infectious or contagious disease is prevalent can have on the o
Emergency Contact Case Study: Thuan My collides with the Beks Halil Home Latest updates Publications Case Study: Thuan My collides with the Beks Halil 6 Feb 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts On 2 March 2013 our Member’s general cargo vessel Thuan My, with a cargo of concrete pipes destined for Myanmar, was a
Dear Sirs, An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association was held on Wednesday, 4 February 2015 in the Hotel Grande Bre
Notice to Members No. 20 2014/2015 NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Class 1 and Class 2 Members of the Association will be held a
3 February 2015 TO ALL MEMBERS AND ASSUREDS Dear Sirs 2015/2016 - Policy Year arrangements This Circular provides an update and summary of the following arrangements for the 2015/16 Policy Year. Rules As notified in the Association’s Circular dated 14 January 2015, the Class 5 (P&I) and Class 8 (FD&D) Member Meetings
Shipowners' limits of liability under the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (LLMC) were last increased under the 1996 Protocol which entered into force in 2004. The 1996 Protocol also enables states to increase limits by means of the "tacit acceptance" procedure.
Members have faced a challenging security environment in recent years, with piracy, fraud and other maritime crime likely to pose further challenges in 2015. The Association is grateful to Dryad Maritime for contributing to this update.
Versloot Dredging v HDI Gerling [2014] EWCA Civ 1349 the Court of Appeal (Christopher Clarke - who gave the leading judgment – Vos, L. J.