People Claims - Norovirus on board
07/10/2015
Senior Claims Executive, Victoria Brown looks at a recent case that demonstrates recognition by the courts that the owners and operators of passenger ships are not liable for norovirus outbreaks provided they implement the industry standard procedures to prevent the outbreak of illness, and take the necessary measures to manage illness and bring it under control if infection does occur.
China Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
06/10/2015
The Committee will shortly publish the protocols for the submission of claims, thus launching a new compensation regime for oil pollution incidents caused by ships within Chinese waters.
U.S Sanctions regime - Cuba
02/10/2015
Read the latest advice from Reed Smith on the amendments to the 180-day rule which concern the U.S Sanctions regime and Cuba.
This document provides crucial guidance for ship operators regarding the implementation of the amendment requiring the verified gross mass of packed containers
The Cuban Asset Control Regulations ("CACR") were amended in January 2015. Further amendments were recently announced by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") and went into effect on September 21, 2015.
Accidents relating to entry into enclosed spaces have resulted in a large number of deaths of both ship and shore personnel so far this year. David Nichol, UK P&I Club risk assessor, reviews enclosed space incidents and his suggestions for safer working practices.
Soundings- UK Defence Club
14/08/2015
The explosions that occurred late in the evening of 12th August, 2015 in warehouses at the port of Tianjin have resulted in significant loss of life, damage to property and suspension of shipping and port movements. The following briefing is intended to provide initial advice to assist Members who may be intending to load or discharge at Tianjin.
Overview of key provisions in Iran nuclear dealJoint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding sanctions relief timelines, snapback risks, permitted activities pre-Implementation Day
Circular 10/15: Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore
27/07/2015
Advance notice to the Managers of intention to load nickel ore cargoes from ports in Indonesia or the Philippines
The diplomatic agreement of 14 July 2015 between the E3/EU+3 and the Islamic Republic of Iran opens the way for the restoration of trade activates with Iran by lifting the trade, energy, insurance and banking embargoes that have been incrementally imposed by the European Union and U.S since 2009.
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended to 10th July
06/07/2015
There have been reports from the P5+1/Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna that the deadline for reaching an agreement has now been extended through July 10th 2015.
The Joint Plan of Action ("JPoA") agreed by the P5+1 and Iran, which brought limited sanctions relief, is set to expire today, 30th June 2015. While there has been no official world, recent developments suggest that it is highly unlikely that a final agreement on a nuclear deal with Iran will be reached by tomorrow.