In a decision that will provide reassurance to the tanker transhipment trade, the Court of Appeal ([2014] EWCA Civ 713) has considered the issue of whether Owners had acted unreasonably in withholding their consent for the use of two nominated VLCCs in a Ship to Ship (STS) transfer of crude oil from another VLCC at the port of Pasir Gudang.
Typical technical problems experienced by shipowners when they are required to use low-sulphur fuels include issues with the supply and storage of low-sulphur fuel, problems with machinery operation when using low-sulphur fuel, incompatibility between fuel types, and difficulties and delays when changing over from one fuel type to another.
Circular 5/14: Review of open policy years
12/05/2014
Russia & Ukraine Sanctions Update - May 2014
09/05/2014
Stay updated on the latest Russia & Ukraine sanctions
Circular 4/14: Entry into force of the protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea
Circular 3/14: Amended BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels off West Africa
Libyan Ports Update - 9th April
09/04/2014
Zwetina & Marsa Hariga oil terminals have been re-opend recently to be operating normally as they are now under government control. Other ports ( Essidra & Ras Lanuf) are expected to re-open in the next couple of weeks and return to government control and operate normally.
This comprehensive "white paper" presents a detailed compilation of research findings and ongoing projects related to oil spills in ice-covered Arctic waters.
IG's position paper discussing the recognition of escrow as a viable mode for executing NLRC judgment awards
"The issue of garnishment in the Philippines is an issue that the Council firmly believes is of detriment to the employment of Filipino seafarers,....."
Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club have updated the hugely popular ILO MLC smartphone app and launched a new ISM & ISPS pocket checklist app
...addressed to the Secretary of Labor and Employment, Rosalinda Baldoz and Undersecretary, Danilo Cruz