OUTLINE:
Bulk Matters - Chinese Translation
11/12/2013
BULK MATTERS accompanies the Club DVD 'Bulk Matters' and highlights some of the most frequent causes of Bulk Carrier claims that the Club sees.
The Club has received numerous enquiries from members seeking advice and guidance on how to fully comply with the new MARPOL Annex V amendments
Second VGP effective December 19, 2013: Vessels to file NOI via EPA's Electronic NOI system by December 12, 2013 or 7 days before discharge to continue coverage
OUTLINE: This circular refers to Circular 18/13 United States Vessel Response Plans. Copies of the appropriate MSRC and NRC contracts are attached as PDFs to the website version of this circular. US Coast Guard has issued a set of FAQs on Non Tank Vessel Response Plans (NTVRP).
NRC Dispersant Addendum - December 2013
05/12/2013
NRC OSRO Contract dated September 15 2004
05/12/2013
The attached contract is conforming with International Group Vessel Response Guidelines and is referred to in Circular 19/13: "United States Vessel Response Plans - OSRO Contracts".
The Group clubs have terminated their retainer agreements with MSRC and NRC. Non-tank vessel operators should contract directly with MSRC or NRC in future. Both MSRC and NRC provide spill response contracts that conform with Group guidelines. MSRC have withdrawn their dispersant addendum to spill response contracts making purchase of extended cover unnecessary. NRC offer a fee-paying option to opt out of their addendum and avoid exposure to additional liabilities.
OUTLINE: This circular concerns ships trading to Washington State waters. All ships over 300 gross tons, and all tank ships, are required to file a Washington State oil spill contingency plan before entering Washington State waters. Washington State Maritime Co-operative's (WSMC) 'umbrella' contingency plan still does not comply with International Group guidelines. National Response Corporation's (NRC) 'umbrella' plan has now been approved by Washington State with effect from 1st November 2013. The NRC contingency plan is compliant with the International Group guidelines. The further Washington State requirement for enrolment for Emergency Response Towing Vessel (ERTV) services is still in place. All clubs in the International Group have issued similar circulars
Circular 16/13: Annual General Meeting
30/10/2013