New U.S. Sanctions against Syria
25/08/2011
On the 18th August 2011, the US Government issued an Executive Order that blocks property of the Syrian government, including all entities controlled by the Syrian government.
An important revision to the 'Inter-Club Agreement' takes effect from the 1st September this year. Our Club, in common with the other Group clubs is issuing a circular to inform Members of this change.
Flag States & armed guards
11/08/2011
The lists of all approved contractors will now be issued in October 2011.
Safety at Sea awards 2011 (23rd June 2011)
23/06/2011
For the second year running our Club sponsored the Training award for the Safety at Sea awards. Our loss prevention Karl Lumbers presented the award at a ceremony on board the museum warship, HMS Belfast. The winner of the award was the organisation Seafish Industry for their damage control training for fishermen.
The Libyan Sanctions Regime - A Review
13/06/2011
On 7 June 2011 the Council of the European Union agreed Council Decision 2011/332/CFSP setting out the Council's intention to add six port authorities to the now extensive list of Libyan companies and individuals blacklisted under the UN asset freeze. This Decision, following on from the UN Resolution of 26 February 2011, further tightens the financial sanctions noose around the Gaddafi regime and those associated with it.
Recommendations for ship operators regarding potential additional screening by US Coast Guard for vessels that have passed through waters near Honshu island.
The Club has published a checklist and guide to avoiding fires when carrying Indonesian coal cargoes in bulk. It is an 'aide memoire' for the guidance of shippers, shipowners, charterers, surveyors, ships' crews and other parties involved in the loading and carriage of cargoes of coal. Self-heating incidents involving coal cargoes loaded at Indonesian ports have become increasingly frequent in recent years. The problem appears to stem from the nature of these coals, possibly exacerbated by local handling loading.
How to monitor coal cargoes from Indonesia
08/06/2011
A checklist to help reduce the risk of self-heating in Indonesian coal cargoes
PRC Marine Pollution Regulations released: The Club advises Members to refrain from entering agreements with clean-up contractors before "approved" list is provided.