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Circular issued by International Group clubs To all Members Following four years of consultation and an extensive review by a CMI International Working Group ("IWG"), the YAR 2016 were adopted by the CMI Assembly at its conference in New York in early May. The adoption of the YAR 2016 brings to an end 12 years of unce
Emergency Contact Fatality after capsize of a workboat Home Latest updates Publications Fatality after capsize of a workboat 18 Aug 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The incident This incident took place whilst a workboat was conducting a crew transfer to a cargo barge during the hours of darkness.
Emergency Contact Foundering of a small pleasure yacht with subsequent loss of life Home Latest updates Publications Foundering of a small pleasure yacht with subsequent loss of life 22 Jul 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The incident A small pleasure yacht with three persons on board sailed in the evening
21 July 2016 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs General Average - “York Antwerp Rules (YAR) 2016” adopted by the Comite Maritime International (CMI) Following four years of consultation and an extensive review by a CMI International Working Group (“IWG”), the YAR 2016 were adopted by the CMI Assembly at its conference in New Yor
Emergency Contact Abandoned fishing vessel with subsequent loss of life Home Latest updates Publications Abandoned fishing vessel with subsequent loss of life 19 Jul 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The incident A fishing vessel was trawling when the weather deteriorated significantly. The gear was r
On 1 July 2016 the US Coast Guard released a new version of its "Form CG-2692" covering reports of marine casualties, commercial diving casualties, and outer continental shelf-related casualties. This form is the result of an extensive initiative to overhaul the previous form, which had remained unchanged for nearly 4
Emergency Contact General Average - "York Antwerp Rules (YAR) 2016" adopted by the Comite Maritime International (CMI) Home Latest updates Publications General Average - "York Antwerp Rules (YAR) 2016" adopted by the Comite Maritime International (CMI) 24 Jun 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts To All Members,
2 June 2016 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs US Vessel Response Plans – Alaska and Oregon Western Alaska Alternative Planning Criteria – Alaska Response Company, LLC (ARC) Aleutians Spill Control, Inc (ASCI) South East Alaska South East Alaska Petroleum Response Organization, Inc (SEAPRO) Oregon Coos Bay Response Co-oper
Circular issued by International Group clubs Western Alaska - Alternative Planning Criteria – Alaska Response Company, LLC (ARC) - Aleutians Spill Control, Inc (ASCI) South East Alaska - South East Alaska Petroleum Response Organization, Inc (SEAPRO) Oregon - Coos Bay Response Co-operative (CBRC) Western Alaska Members
The Judgement of the Spanish Supreme Court on the Prestige Oil Spill - Spain cannot have it both ways
We have seen a recent increase of groundings and other incidents in Mississippi River and two of these groundings involved Skuld entered vessels. All members whose vessels are or soon will be operating in the US Gulf / Mississippi River Range need to be mindful that the Mississippi River High River Season has started.
Northern Europe and the Americas both have developed offshore industries but, although there has been cross-fertilisation between them in terms of knowledge and man power, there are clear differences in how casualties are handled. In this article, Wikborg Rein share their experience of the authorities, oil majors and
Although offshore oil exploration activity around the Falkland Islands has slowed in the past 12 months, due to the significant drop in oil price, a number of our members are looking into the prospect of tendering for work in the region. Due to the relative geographical isolation and the ongoing political situation, i
Members will be aware of the issues involving self-heating and methane emitting coal cargoes and the enclosed articles provide advice on how to avoid such situations occurring in the first place and how to deal with problems arising during the voyage. Coal cargoes: Problems prior to and during loading Members will be
Emergency Contact Loading and discharging procedures for inland barges Home Latest updates Publications Loading and discharging procedures for inland barges 5 Jan 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The construction and design of a purpose built inland barge, in most cases, differs from that of an ocean-g
On 19 November 2015 the US Coast Guard published a Final Rule increasing the liability limits for vessels, deepwater ports and onshore facilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). These periodic adjustments are required by law in order to reflect significant increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and
Home News and Resources News News 23 Nov, 2015 USA – Increases in Limits of Liability Under OPA`90 The United States Coast Guard has recently published a final rule announcing that the limits of liability for vessels under OPA'90 are to be increased by around 10% to reflect rises in the Consumer Price Index. The amend
The preferred method to fumigate grain cargoes originating from US Gulf ports is through the use of gas pellets (Aluminum Phosphide), which are distributed / scattered uniformly on top of the leveled stow of bulk grains by private companies which are certified applicators. One of the benefits of the surface applicatio
Home News and Resources News News 23 Oct, 2015 Cargo - Carriage of Bauxite that may Liquefy In January 2015 the Club alerted Members to concerns involving the carriage of bauxite cargoes from Malaysia following the loss of a 10 year old bulk carrier, where it was suspected that the cargo was the most likely cause of th
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 China – Tianjin Port Update following recent explosions 25 August 2015 Members calling at Tianjin Port in China should note that the Corr
Members should be aware that Port State Control (PSC) has announced a Concerted Inspection Campaign (CIC) targeting crew familiarity with enclosed space entry and rescue drills. The Paris and Tokyo MoUs will run the campaign from the beginning of September until the end of November, with the Black Sea and Indian MoUs
Emergency Contact Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide Home Latest updates Publications Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide 6 Aug 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide This booklet has been produced by the Club in respons
On 22 July 2015 the US Coast Guard issued a Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) clarifying the requirements for reporting marine casualties in US navigable waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Under US regulations, "marine casualties" are broadly defined and include any occurrence involving a ves
Emergency Contact Vessel collision with a drilling rig offshore in Brazil Home Latest updates Publications Vessel collision with a drilling rig offshore in Brazil 28 Jul 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Category Navigation V essel type Offshore Issue date 28/07/2015 Case number 58479 The incident On
Recent developments There have been reported groundings, including two recent incidents at the harbour entrance to the port of Durban. In the first case it was reported that MV Pacific Quartz touched the north breakwater and the second vessel MV ER Elsfleth touched bottom in early December.
27 February 2015 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs US Vessel Response Plans – Update re Alaska and Guam • Western Alaska o Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network (AK-MPRN) o Alaska Chadux • Guam o Guam Response Services Limited (GRSL) o Oil Spill Response Operations Company LLC [OSROCO] Western Alaska We refer to circu
Emergency Contact Communication management of a pilotage operation Home Latest updates News Communication management of a pilotage operation 3 Jun 2015 Download Sign up for alerts Communication is key - speak up and question decisions As a Club we have been made aware of a number of recent FFO and collision incid
Emergency Contact Communication management of a pilotage operation Home Latest updates Publications Communication management of a pilotage operation 3 Jun 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Communication is key - speak up and question decisions As a Club we have been made aware of a number of recent FFO
15 May 2015 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay 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)
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).
Emergency Contact Limits of liability for shipping incidents are increased with the adoption of amendments to 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC) Home Latest updates News Limits of liability for shipping incidents are increased with the adoption of amendments to 1996 Pr
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
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.
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
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
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.
Dear Sirs, Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements - Uruguay Background On 20 February 2015, Disposición Marítima N° 149 (the “Regulation”) 1 will take effect
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 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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 Bauxite Cargoes & Liquefaction 7 January 2015 Members may be aware from recent press reports of the recent total loss of the “Bulk Ju
#USCG #shipinspection #coastguard A Container Ship from Houston ( USA) heading towards Veracruz (Mexico) gets randomly checked by the United States Coast Guard helicopter for an alleged Oil spill incident. This video was sent by Gioga Cristi.
There has been a dramatic increase in the significance of ship wrecks in recent years, the cost, the media attention, the political angle, big ship incidents are big news. The following article is the full length version of an article previously contributed to IHS Maritime Fairplay's publication of 23 October 2014.