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Home News and Resources News News 28 Apr, 2015 Latest Claims Guide – Electronic Bills of Lading To reflect the growing use of paperless trading systems a new Claims Guide has been published to assist Members. Setting out details of the systems that have been approved by the International Group (IG) and the practicalit
The Port of Noukachott in Mauritania has been redeveloped, but there continue to exist some issues and concerns over procedures and infrastructure which may impact on vessels calling at this port. Broken and exposed corner at a terminal (Source: Mcleans) Developments Recently the country of Mauritania developed new po
The present situation in Yemen continues to give rise to serious security and safety challenges for shipping. Members planning Yemeni port calls or passing along the Bab el-Mandeb straits should carefully consider both practical and legal issues arising.
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 International Group - Annual Review - 2014/15 27 April 2015 The International Group Annual Review 2014/15 was published recently and can
Nigeria is and remains a key trading nation in Africa, being host to the continent's largest economy. Both as an export nation, as well as an import nation, it is very significant.
Northeast Maritime Institute is the largest, private maritime training and education institution in the United States.
Members will be aware that Ukraine continues to experience a difficult situation with respect to conflict in certain parts of the country. In the meantime it remains a major port of call nation for exports, including grain shipments.
Members will be aware of recent news reporting in respect of the continued movement of refugees and migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. As the weather improves in the region, it is expected that there will be another large movement in 2015, possibly exceeding that of 2014.
Members are advised to ensure that masters and bridge teams take extra care during pilot transfer arrangements. The Marshall Islands Registry has recently advised its vessels of noted issues during this navigational phase.
Home News and Resources News News 05 May, 2015 China - Pollution - Qianhe Group - Update As reported in our News Item of 21 st April 2015 , the Club has been made aware of an issue regarding the Qianhe Group, which provides pollution response - or “SPRO” - services as well as sludge removal in a number of ports th
Home News and Resources News News 02 Jun, 2015 China – Pollution – Qianhe Group – Further Update As reported in our News Items of 21st April 2015 and 5th May 2015 , the Club has been made aware that the Qianhe Group, which provides pollution response or "SPRO" services in a number of ports in China, is said to be subje
Home News and Resources News News 21 Apr, 2015 Further Strengthening of the London Underwriting Team We are pleased to announce that with effect from 1st May 2015 Justin Wood will be joining the London Underwriting Team from Claims Team 1. Justin will be primarily working with Tom Bowsher, Nigel Burridge and Nic
The Club has recently been made aware of an issue regarding the Qianhe Group, which provides pollution response - or “SPRO” - services as well as sludge removal
The Ministry of Industry in Algeria has issued a new law that will impact the shipment of cars to this country. This is part of an increasing trend of quality control, and while this would seem to be a problem for the shippers and receivers, it impacts on carrying vessels, too.
The United States Coast Guard has issued a Port Security Advice, stating that Libya is not maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures in all of its ports. This has consequences for vessels that call at Libya and thereafter come to the US.
“Fare wind and Calm Seas” – this is what a seafarer hopes for when he is sailing at high seas. However, nature is bound to show ups and downs, and rough weather may hit a vessel in open sea with no time to react.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Previous circulars have informed members that the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks ("WRC") entered into force on 14 April 2015 and contained information about certification requirements. Members are reminded of the requirement that vessels of 300 gt
Dear Sirs, Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) Notice to Members Nos.14 2014/2015 and 22 2014/2015 informed Members that the Nairo
Dear Sirs, Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) Notice to Members No.14 2014/2015 informed Members that the Nairobi International C
Dear Sirs, Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) Notice to Members No.14 of 2014/2015 informed Members that the Nairobi Internationa
If the owners of a vessel suffer a loss which is effectively caused by complying with the charterers' orders, the owners may be entitled to an indemnity from the charterers. However, an indemnity is not automatic, and will depend on the factual circumstances of each case and in particular the terms of the relevant cha
Members are asked to review internal procedures and ensure CSOs and SSOs are familiar with the rules and regulations for weapons that may be carried on vessels in any particular jurisdiction that a vessel may call at. Weapons on board ships Ships may, at times, have weapons on board for a variety of reasons.
Members, particularly in the container trade, will be aware of the significant problems that can follow an abandonment of the cargo, in particular with respect to accruing demurrage and the desire to dispose of the contents and retrieve the box. A recent English decision provides guidance on demurrage claim situations
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 08 Apr, 2015 Iranian Sanctions It was announced on 2 April 2015 that the so-called P5+1 powers and Iran had reached a framework agreement which, subject to further and detailed negotiations to be completed by 30 June 2015, will see sanctions against Iran relaxed in exchange for si
Background facts On Christmas Eve in 2010, the M/T VALLE DI CORDOBA was attacked by pirates in the territorial waters of Benin while awaiting discharge orders for Nigeria. About 16% of the B/L quantity (5,300 MT) of the cargo of premium motor oil was transferred onto a lightering vessel and stolen.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) entered into force as of 20 August 2013. 66 countries have ratified MLC to date, which between them hold the registry to about 85% of the world's tonnage, and cover perhaps as many as 2 million seafarers around the world.