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Home News and Resources News News 31 Mar, 2015 Latest Defence Guides Two further Defence Guides have recently been added to the “In a Nutshell” series. These new publications cover “Hull Fouling” and “Speed and Consumption” and are intended as concise guides to issues typically encountered by Members in these areas.
Home News and Resources News News 26 Mar, 2015 Yemen - Security Situation Club Correspondents, The Hodeidah Shipping & Transport Co. have provided the Club with an update on the deteriorating security situation within Yemen.
Home News and Resources News News 26 Mar, 2015 Air Pollution Control (Ocean Going Vessels) (Fuel at Berth) Regulations in Hong Kong With air quality a particular concern for the authorities in Hong Kong, in 2012 the government introduced a fuel switching scheme encouraging owners to use low sulphur fuel on their vessel
The development As from Monday 9 March 2015 the fees that the courts of England and Wales will charge for the issuing of a "money claim" have increased very substantially. The previous fee structure banded claims by value and allocated fees accordingly up to a maximum of GBP1,720 (approximately USD$ 2,540 as at 20 Mar
Members will be aware of the regulation of air emissions from vessels under MARPOL in ECAs, and it is noteworthy that other jurisdictions are also developing separate emission standards. Most recently a new emissions standard has been enacted for Hong Kong.
Members will be aware of the issues involving bulk mineral cargo liquefaction, which have recently been associated with bauxite cargoes originating from South Asia. New regulations have come in to force in Malaysia which members need to take note of.
Bunker and bunkering related disputes are a repeat problem for owners and charterers. Members are advised to ensure that this very critical part of a ship's operation is subject to carefuly risk managemet, both at the contracting and at the operational stages.
The Chinese Supreme Court has considered the issue of responsibility for container detention charges, when the cargo is abandoned. Operators in the container sector with China trade will wish to take note of this legal development.
Home News and Resources News News 16 Mar, 2015 EU - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of CO2 Emissions In 2013 the European Union (EU) drafted a proposal to amend EU Regulation 525/2013 and implement requirements for the Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from vessels.
This film gives a unique insight into an important environmental issue: the transfer of harmful organisms in ships' ballast water. Filmed by the internationally renowned BBC Wildvision, this amazing story looks at how this phenomenon is affecting our coasts and millions of lives around the world and the measures taken
Members are reminded that the Wreck Removal Convention (WRC 2007) enters into force one month from now on 14 April 2015. By that date ships of 300 gt or more will be required to have a Wreck Removal Convention Certificate on board if they are registered in or using a port or offshore facility in the territorial sea of
Home News and Resources News News 12 Mar, 2015 MARPOL - Switching to Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil Following the recent introduction of the reduced fuel oil sulphur limit within Emission Control Areas , the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has been advised of several incidents involving substantial fuel leakages within th
Emergency Contact Making deviation claims Home Latest updates Publications Making deviation claims 12 Mar 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category Operations Issue date 12/03/2015 Area Worldwide We would like to notify Members of an updated ‘ diversion expenses claim form ’ to enable sw
Members are advised to renew warnings to crew about the personal possession of contraband and other prohibited articles. When a vessel is a given port, the laws of that country will apply, this includes jurisdiction over any personal possessions of the crew.
Members are advised to be on the lookout for the attempted supply and installation of non-original or refurbished hydrostatic release units for life rafts as these represent a serious safety risk. The Association is grateful to Messrs.
This video reports on continuing efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Maritime University (WMU) to promote the advancement of women in shipping. It puts the spotlight on the outcome of the 2014 “Maritime Women: Global Leadership” conference held by WMU in Malmo, Sweden, and co-sponsor
Video news release about the Conference held at IMO about unsafe mixed migration by sea. For further information see here: http://www.
2 March 2015 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay We refer to Circular 5:509 dated 17 February 2015 in which we informed Members of the entry into force on 20 February 2015 of the new Uruguayan Disposición Marítima No 149 (“the Regulation”), requiring vessel owners to enter into c
There has been a reported issue with the build-up of paraffin wax in fuel tanks and engines following supply of ultra-low sulphur gas oil for use in Emission Control Areas (ECAs). This presents a technical and safety challenge for vessels.
Members need to be aware of increased regulation and control being exercised by coastal states of western Africa in relation to Ship to Ship transfer operations that may take place in national waters or Exclusive Economic Zones. Control of STS operations West African countries have started to take a keener interest in