MLC 2006 deadline approaching
15/03/2013
As the 20th August 2013 deadline for Maritime Labour Convention compliance is less than six months away the Club continues to build its resources for Members. Our website section 'Maritime Labour Convention (MLC2006)' is collating the notices and advices from ratifying states on the impending effects of their national laws on shipowners and operators in this area. Circular 8/13 was added to the collection which includes an updated set of Club FAQs explaining potential developments on cover in relation to repatriation of seafarers. The Legal Briefing "Comprehensive rights and protection at work" reviews the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and explains the implications for Members of its adoption into national labour laws.
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) enters into force on 20th August 2013.
Circular 7/13: Updated California Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFR) Requirements
07/03/2013
The deadline for submission of owners' Certificates of Entry under Californian Code of Regulations relating to COFRs...
OUTLINE: The Group has revised its recommended pollution indemnity clause for charterparties. The revised clause has two amendments in respect of legal & defence costs and indemnity in the event of contributory fault. The clause was originally prompted by recent Australian legislation ( See our "Legal Briefing - Australia
OUTLINE: The International Group has agreed to cover liabilities arising in respect of the carriage of cargo under two electronic trading systems - Bolero
The Club is mailing a package of the International Shipping Federation's (ISF) guide publication "Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Conventions (2nd edition)" and the Lloyds Register/UK Club "ILO MLC pocket checklist" free to all its members. UK Club Loss Prevention Director, Karl Lumbers, explained: "The vast majority of our members should not find it difficult to comply with MLC standards. But the system of enforcement is new and it would be frustrating for our owners to face detention due to simple teething problems with documentation or other proofs of compliance."
869 - 02/13 - Entry into Enclosed Spaces
08/02/2013
Iran Sanctions: EU Measures against Iran
05/02/2013
On 15 October 2012 the European Union Foreign Affairs Council agreed further measures restricting trade activities with Iran
Circular 2/13: 2013 Policy Year
29/01/2013