The final phase-out date for all single-hull tank vessels and all single-hull tank vessels with double sides or double bottoms, 46 USC 3703A, to operate carrying oil in bulk in U.S. waters, including the Exclusive Economic Zone, is 1st January 2015.
Legal Briefing: Safe port and Ebola Virus
11/12/2014
This latest publication from the Club's legal team covers safe port and the Ebola-Virus.
The International Group has amended the recommended spill response wording. Owners signing new spill response contracts with SPROs are advised to sign of the basis of the new wording. Members requested to agree a variation of the revised recommended wording should check with the Club before proceeding. Revised wording is attached to this circular.
Stay informed on the latest Iran sanctions update: EU extends relief until June 30, 2015
On 1st November 2014, Italy officially ended the sea rescue mission "Mare Nostrum" which launched almost a year ago, following the fatal drowning of more than 360 African immigrants off the Island of Lampedusa on 3rd October 2013.
This circular should be read in conjunction with Circular 15/10 regarding the International Group of P&I
FAQs relating to OW Bunkers
12/11/2014
OW Bunker A/S the global marine fuel company filed for bankruptcy on the 7th November 2014 and reported two senior employees for fraud
Air Emissions Update
28/10/2014
This advice is an addendum to Club's Air emissions update issued on 7/10/2014 and relates to the necessary steps members must take in order to comply
France - Ebola Test on board ships
28/10/2014
General Increase for the 2015 policy year is 6.5 per cent. The standard deductible will increase to $10,000.
Circular 11/14: General Meeting Reports
27/10/2014
Circular 11/14: General Meeting Reports - Report of the AGM proceedings and resolutions adopted & Four new Directors elected to the Board
Enforcement of Guarantees in China
23/10/2014
Marc Jackson reviews the problematic issues of enforcing guarantees provided by Chinese guarantors in China.