
Sanctions: OFAC establishes a COSCO wind-down period
The UK P&I Club has received the following update from Freehill Hogan and Mahar regarding an established winddown period for COSCO.
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The UK P&I Club has received the following update from Freehill Hogan and Mahar regarding an established winddown period for COSCO.

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 24 Oct, 2019 U.S. Sanctions Against Turkey Withdrawn Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director Further to our News Item of 17 October 2019 , the recently imposed U.S. sanctions against Turkey have been withdrawn in their entirety…

The following table lists countries which have imposed bans on vessels fitted with open-loop SOx scrubbers calling at their ports, and on the discharge of wa...

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 17 Oct, 2019 U.S. Sanctions Against Turkey Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director As a result of the Turkish military action in northern Syria, President Trump issued an Executive Order on 14 October 2019 imposing sanctions…

Latest questions on US sanctions following shipping of Iranian oil and petroleum products contrary to U. S.
Seafarers should be able to fully rely on the IMO-mandated life-saving appliances and equipment at their disposal, says the IMO.

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A recent decision by an English court confirms the position in English law that parties are able to manage sanctions risk contractually, including risks

From 1 January 2020, the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas will be reduced to 0. 50% m/m (mass by mass).

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Circular issued by International Group clubs Background On 5 August 2019, the United States (US) administration increased its sanctions programme against the Government of Venezuela, when President Trump issued Executive Order 13884 . This Executive Order essentially blocks all property in the US of the Government of

United States Sanctions on the Government of Venezuela and Petroleos de Venezuela, S. A.
Emergency Contact IG Circular: United States sanctions on the government of Venezuela and Petroleos de Venezuela, S. A.
The United States administration continues to escalate sanctions targeting non-US persons involved in the shipping industry.
9 September 2019 TO ALL MEMBERS AND ASSUREDS Dear Sirs Guidance on the United States Sanctions Compliance Programmes Published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control On 3 rd May, 2019, the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a “Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitmen

The U.S. department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has clarified the FAQs regarding Iran sanctions for bunkering operations.

Circular issued by International Group clubs On 3 May 2019 the United States Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") published a "Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments" (the "Compliance Framework"), which sets out OFAC's views of the essential elements of an effective economic sanctions comp
Emergency Contact IG Circular: Guidance on the United States sanctions compliance programmes published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control Home Latest updates News IG Circular: Guidance on the United States sanctions compliance programmes published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control 4 Sept 2019 Download Sign u

On 3 May, 2019, the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a "Framework for OFAC Compliance
Emergency Contact Checklist for compliance with the 0. 50% mass by mass (m/m) sulphur cap Home Latest updates News Checklist for compliance with the 0.
Emergency Contact Mandatory requirement for AIS in Indonesian waters Home Latest updates News Mandatory requirement for AIS in Indonesian waters 16 Aug 2019 Download Sign up for alerts The Club would like to highlight to Members that with effect from 20 August 2019, under Regulation PM No. 7 of 2019, the Ministry of T
Emergency Contact Escalation of Venezuelan sanctions Home Latest updates News Escalation of Venezuelan sanctions 16 Aug 2019 Download Sign up for alerts On August 5, 2019, the US Administration escalated its Venezuela sanctions program, with the issue of Executive Order 13884 (the Order) and accompanying FAQs . The Or

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 12 Aug, 2019 Iran sanctions - wind-down period for sanctions against metals sector ends Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director Members are asked to note that the 90-day wind-down period to allow any contracts entered into prior to 8 May 2019 to be concluded ended on 6

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Bilge Alarm oil meter, Vessels Home Publications Articles Bilge Alarm / Oil Content Meter Bilge Alarm / Oil Content Meter Publications Steamship Mutual Published: August 09, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image USCG: Oil content meter/bilge alarm The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a

On 5th August 2019 President Trump issued Executive Order 13884. The Order targets the government of Venezuela and blocks all its assets and property in the
On 5 August 2019 the US administration significantly increased scope of sanctions against the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 08 Aug, 2019 U.S. increases sanctions against Venezuela Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director By virtue of Executive Order 13884 (“the EO”) issued by President Trump on 5 August 2019, the United States has significantly…
Port State inspectors compare the Bilge Alarm data to the entries in the Oil Record Book and if that data is unavailable, inspectors may find the vessel deficient. We share a lesson learned to avoid deficiencies and consequent delay.
Paris MoU, guidelines, procedures, operational control, drills, compliance, checklists Home Publications Articles Paris MoU: Guidance on procedures for operational controls Paris MoU: Guidance on procedures for operational controls Publications Steamship Mutual Published: July 30, 2019 Contact author Download article p

Fuel oil tanks should be cleaned on regular basis to remove build-up of sediments and sludge. Credit to: Andrey Polivanov / Shutterstock.

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On 28 June 2019, the USCG published a new procedure for notification of non-availability of compliant fuel.

Why did the International Maritime Organisation decide on “Empowering Women in the Maritime Industry” for 2019? And what will happen next year

A film from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) showing how IMO's women in Maritime programme is helping to support gender diversity in the maritime sector.

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 2020 ‘Global Sulphur Cap’ – updated ICS Guidance on Compliance 1 July 2019 Following on from the Club’s previous News Alerts concerning&n
25 June 2019 TO ALL MEMBERS AND ASSUREDS Dear Sirs The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Background We refer Members to our previous publications on the 2008 amendments to Annex VI of the IMO’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified by the Protocol of 1978) (MARPOL) and which will c

Circular issued by International Group clubs Background We refer Members to our previous publications on the 2008 amendments to Annex VI of the IMO's International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified by the Protocol of 1978) (MARPOL) and which will come into force on 1 January 2020.

The MARPOL permitted limit for sulphur content in ships' bunker will be reduced from 3. 5% m/m to 0.

The 74th session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) took place on 13-17 May 2019 at the IMO headquarters in London.

Circular from International Group of P&I Clubs regarding the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap. Home / News / Circulars / The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Circulars – P&I – No: 2646/2019 The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap 24 June, 2019 Circular from International Group of P&I Clubs regarding the 2020 Global Sulphur Cap.
Emergency Contact IG Circular: The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap Home Latest updates News IG Circular: The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap 24 Jun 2019 Download Sign up for alerts Background We refer Members to our previous publications on the 2008 amendments to Annex VI of the IMO’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pol
The use of Automated Identification Systems has become a focus of attention in the context of sanctions and is now seen by governmental and inter-governmental agencies as an important tool in the enforcement of national and international sanctions. Almost all ships in commercial operation are required to have AIS on b
Turning off the AIS to avoid detection is having the opposite effect when it comes to authorities monitoring vessels in areas covered by sanctions.

Credit to: Lukasz Z / Shutterstock. com Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report (FONAR) is primarily a discretionary tool for a Member State to lessen the breach of MARPOL Annex VI, it is not an exemption but rather a self-declaration by owners that a breach has or is about to occur.
Emergency Contact US Sanctions - OFAC Advisories concerning Syria and North Korea Home Latest updates News US Sanctions - OFAC Advisories concerning Syria and North Korea 22 May 2019 Download Sign up for alerts Over recent months, the US has issued strong warnings to the entire maritime community against petroleum trad

Video putting the spotlight on how an IMO/EU initiative is helping to cut maritime emissions in the Solomon Islands as part of a global project to help tackle climate change.

On 8 May, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order targeting the iron, steel, aluminium and copper sectors in Iran.
The one year anniversary of the withdrawal of the US from the JCPOA on 8 May has been marked by a further significant escalation of US Sanctions against Iran, the target on this occasion being the iron, steel, aluminium and copper sectors. More information is available in Insight on Iran sanctions.

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 Sanctions – Iran – New Executive Order Imposing Sanctions with Respect to the Iron, Steel, Aluminium, and Copper Sectors of Iran 9 May 20