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Course of events During operation of vehicle ramps on board a Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) ship in port for unloading, a ramp accidentally swung down on the deck below and fatally injured the Deck Cadet standing underneath. Extent of damage One crew member died.
Operators of bulk fleets will be aware of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) and of the appropriate precautions that must be taken to ensure its safe carriage by sea. However, we are aware of a number of shippers who are offering a material for bulk shipment that is clearly a DRI product, but is claimed to be safe for bulk car
16 November 2004 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan In August 2003, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) issued an Advisory No. A-28-2003 indicating that vessels with the capacity to carry 400 metric tons or more of oil as cargo and/or fuel would be required to submit to the ACP f
Circular issued by International Group clubs In August 2003, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) issued an Advisory No. A-28-2003 indicating that vessels with the capacity to carry 400 metric tons or more of oil as cargo and/or fuel would be required to submit to the ACP for approval a PCSOPEP (Panama Canal Shipboard Oil
CLASS 5, THE PROTECTING AND INDEMNITY CLASS ____________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SEPARATE MEETING of the MEMBERS OF CLASS 5, THE PROTECTING AND INDEMNITY CLASS, of the Association will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the Association, 50 LEMAN STREET, LONDON, E1 8HQ at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY, 29th JANUAR
19 July 2002 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Casualty Response Staff Emergency Contact Numbers After Hours We enclose for your assistance a contact card listing those members of staff who may be contacted after hours in the event of an emergency. The Managers will of course be pleased to supply further copies as required.
CLASS 8, THE FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE CLASS ____________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SEPARATE MEETING of the MEMBERS OF CLASS 8, THE FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE CLASS, of the Association will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the Association, 50 LEMAN STREET, LONDON, E1 8HQ at 12. 15 p.
CLASS 8, THE FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE CLASS ____________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SEPARATE MEETING of the MEMBERS OF CLASS 8, THE FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE CLASS, of the Association will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the Association, 50 LEMAN STREET, LONDON, E1 8HQ at 12. 15 p.
CLASS 5, THE PROTECTING AND INDEMNITY CLASS ____________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SEPARATE MEETING of the MEMBERS OF CLASS 5, THE PROTECTING AND INDEMNITY CLASS, of the Association will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the Association, 50 LEMAN STREET, LONDON, E1 8HQ at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY, 24th JANUAR
25 August 2000 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Revisions of the Lloyd’s Open Form of Salvage Agreement (LOF) and the SCOPIC clause Since 1997, the Lloyd’s Form Working Party, comprising representatives of all sections of the industries interested in salvage, have been working on a revision of LOF 1995, a prime objective being
13 January 2000 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs OIL POLLUTION : UNITED STATES NEW LEGISLATION IN CALIFORNIA FOR DRY CARGO SHIPS Further to the circular of 8 September 1999, attached is a letter received from the Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) of California’s Department of Fish and Game advising that the Non-ta
8 September 1999 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs OIL POLLUTION : UNITED STATES NEW LEGISLATION IN CALIFORNIA FOR DRY CARGO SHIPS ARRANGEMENTS WITH SPILL MANAGEMENT FIRMS/RESPONSE ORGANISATIONS Further to the circulars of 22 and 28 July, a letter received from the Administrator of California’s Office of Spill Prevention and Re
28 July 1999 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs OIL POLLUTION : UNITED STATES NEW LEGISLATION IN CALIFORNIA FOR DRY CARGO SHIPS ARRANGEMENTS WITH SPILL MANAGEMENT FIRMS/RESPONSE ORGANISATIONS Further to the circular of 22 July, the Managers wish to draw to Members’ attention a further circular received from one of the largest sp
22 July 1999 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs OIL POLLUTION : UNITED STATES NEW LEGISLATION IN CALIFORNIA FOR DRY CARGO SHIPS ARRANGEMENTS WITH SPILL MANAGEMENT FIRMS/RESPONSE ORGANISATIONS In August 1998, following a significant number of oil spill incidents in US West Coast waters involving non-tank vessels over the last few
13 July 1999 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs AMENDMENT TO LLOYD’S OPEN FORM SPECIAL COMPENSATION P & I CLAUSE (SCOPIC) An international conference in 1989 agreed a new salvage convention which made a profound change to the nature of salvage. The previous convention of 1910 had been based on the traditional principle of ‘no c
5 January 1999 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs ITOPF - ASSOCIATE STATUS The International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd (ITOPF) was established as a non-profit making organisation in 1968, primarily to administer the TOVALOP voluntary oil spill compensation agreement. This remained an important function up until 20
- 1 CLASS 5, THE PROTECTING AND INDEMNITY CLASS ____________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SEPARATE MEETING of the MEMBERS OF CLASS 5, THE PROTECTING AND INDEMNITY CLASS, of the Association will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the Association, 50 LEMAN STREET, LONDON, E1 8HQ at 12 noon on WEDNESDAY, 27th JA
9 December 1998 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (HYDRATED) - UN 2880 As a result of a recent casualty, doubts have been raised concerning recommendations contained in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, page 5138, regarding the stowage of this cargo. The Code indicates that the cargo should
November 1997 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs, UNITED STATES OIL POLLUTION Vessel Response Plans - Contracts for Services This circular is addressed to all shipowner Members including owners of dry cargo vessels and tankers. Previous advice to Members on the terms of contract which are required under the Federal regulations
September 2001 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs THE INTERNATIONAL TANKER OWNERS POLLUTION FEDERATION LTD (ITOPF) Reference is made to Club Circular 5:ITOPF of 26 April 2001 enclosing the latest ITOPF Handbook. ITOPF are now keen to establish direct links with ship operating companies and more particularly the contact person(s
26 February 2001 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs NEW COMPULSORY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS Members are advised that new requirements for compulsory insurance will take effect in Australia from 6 April 2001. As of that date all ships of 400 gt or more (other than tankers covered by CLC Certificates) carrying
26 April 2001 TO ALL MEMBERS’ TECHNICAL STAFF Dear Sirs THE INTERNATIONAL TANKER OWNERS POLLUTION FEDERATION LTD (ITOPF) MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK 2001/2002 ITOPF provide advice to tanker and non-tanker owners regarding response to oil spills as outlined in Club Circular 5:267 of 5 January 1999. The Circular advised Members
We refer to our Circulars of 21 July and 10 August 1999. The California Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) has advised that the final Non-Tank Vessel Contingency Plan Regulations have been approved and filed with the California Secretary of State.
Circular issued by International Group clubs There have been several large fires in cargo ships over the past two years, which have been attributed to the carriage of calcium hypochlorite. In response to these casualties the International Group of P&I clubs established a calcium hypochlorite working group which ha
Dear Sirs California/Oil Spill Response Planning for Non Tank Vessels As from the 1st September 1999, non tank vessels in excess of 299 gt will be required to
As members may be aware, as of 1 September 1999 California will require non-tank vessels to prepare and submit an oil spill contingency plan in order to operate in state waters. The final regulations implementing this requirement have not yet been issued, but are expected within the next 2-3 weeks.
Dear Sirs Amendment to Lloyd’s Open Form – Special Compensation P & I Clause (SCOPIC) An international conference in 1989 agreed a new salvage convention wh
Circular issued by International Group clubs TO THE MEMBERS 27 November 1997 Dear Sirs, UNITED STATES OIL POLLUTION Vessel Response Plans - Contracts for Services This circular is addressed to all shipowner Members including owners of dry cargo vessels and tankers. Previous advice to Members on the te
Like many other pollution liability regimes, OPA 90 was enacted in response to a major pollution incident-namely, the loss of 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, following the grounding of the tanker EXXON VALDEZ on 24 March 1989.