Circular issued by International Group clubs Legal framework Article 6 of Uruguayan Law 19.012, which entered into force on 23 November 2012, established an obligation for some types of vessels and floating structures to contract with an Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO). Members are referred to the Club's previous circular dated 17 February 2015 which informed members of a new Uruguayan regulation, Disposición Marítima N° 149, which was due to take effect from 20 February 2015. However, we subsequently informed members that the Uruguayan Coast Guard had decided to suspend the entry into force of Disposición Marítima N° 149, pending clarification of certain issues with the OSROs. On 4 May 2015, the Uruguayan Coast Guard published Disposición Marítima N° 157 (the "Regulation") (which replaces Disposición Marítima N° 149), specifying the types of vessels which will need to have a contract with an OSRO, as well as technical and safety measures required during bunkering operations and a draft OSRO contract. The Regulation will take effect on 15 May 2015. The information below is based on a direct translation of the Regulation. It is recognised that this gives rise to uncertainty in some respects but at this stage we do not have information to enable us to advise further on interpretation of the wording of the Regulation. Vessels required to have an OSRO Certificate The Regulation applies to the following types of vessels and floating structures: a) Tankers, barges, small craft, fishing vessels or other marine equipment operating, transferring or transporting hydrocarbons or derivatives, hazardous or noxious substances or liquid minerals, or engaged in refloating operations for vessels or marine equipment. b) Any of the above vessels requesting authorization to anchor in waters under Uruguayan jurisdiction for a period greater than 24 hours whilst waiting for orders or to enter Uruguayan ports, terminals, berths, etc. c) Vessels considered deficient by the Maritime