Jacqueline Tan, Senior Claims Executive at UK P&I Club comments on the strict ballast water management controls coming into force
Both Alaska Chadux and Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network (Network) have amended their contracts to conform with the IG VRP Guidelines. Members who sign up with the Network and/or Alaska Chadux from 20 February 2015 therefore no longer require additional cover.
In recent week's more than 2000 migrants were rescued form the Mediterranean Sea, and several hundred lost their lives
Escalating instability in Yemen
17/02/2015
Due to the escalating instability in Yemen and increasing unrest in the region, many countries have begun to withdraw diplomats and personnel from the Yemeni capital city of Sanaa.
Circular 2/15: War Risks P&I Excess Cover
29/01/2015
At their meeting on 26th January 2015, the Directors reviewed the basis on which special war risks P&I cover could be made available to Members in accordance with the proviso to Rule 5E and determined that this cover should be made available to Members for the 2015 policy year in accordance with the terms of the attached Directors' Resolution of 26th January 2015.
Circular regarding California Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFR) requirements for tank and non-tank vessels operating or entering California waters
Circular 1/15: 2015 Policy Year
27/01/2015
For the 2015 policy year the Club retention will remain at $9 million.The Group Pooling retention will remain unchanged at $80 million and continues to be insured by the Group captive, Hydra, and pre-funded by a premium contribution from each club.
Iran Sanctions: Ship To Ship Transfers
19/01/2015
The Club has been made aware of recent attempts to export crude oil from Iran in breach of sanctions. On several occasions, oil has been carried from Iran, to Kor Fakkan UAE, under documents falsely describing the cargo as having been loaded in Iraq. It has then been delivered by ship-to-ship transfer to vessels bound for countries that do not benefit from a waiver under applicable US Sanctions legislation.
The Resolution for consideration at the SGM on 15th January 2015 (ref
The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 will enter into force on the 14th April 2015. Ships of 300gt and above, registered in a State Party or leaving/entering a port in the territory of a State Party, will need insurance cover arrangements which meet the requirements of the Convention, evidenced by a certificate from a State Party.
Paris MOU Guidelines on Fuel Availability
23/12/2014
Explore the Paris MOU guidelines on fuel availability, providing insights into MARPOL Annex VI regulations, ensuring compliance with sulphur content requirements, and addressing challenges in low-temperature conditions.
This Industry Guidance shall give assistance to ship owners, operators and crew to prepare for the changes in fuel characteristics and compliance with the new sulphur limits for ships fuel used in in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA) as of January 1, 2015