Over 20 States in the EU have now brought the European Directive on Environmental Liability (ELD) into law. Under the ELD shipowners are strictly liable for the costs of preventative and remedial actions for the environmental damage arising from the transport of dangerous or 'polluting' goods, if such costs are outside the scope of application of a relevant liabilty convention. Differing liability and compensation regimes of the ELD and relevant international conventions are explained. The three levels of remediation required under the ELD are also explained.
This circular explains the impact of the 3rd EU Maritime Safety Package on Members whose ships enter EU waters, including: A requirement to carry P&I certificates on board which may be enforced by Port State Control. The extension of the 2002 Protocol to the Athens Convention to domestic sea-going and inland waterways voyages. The establishment of an independent authority in individual EU states to respond to ships in distress with powers to board ships and direct them to designated places of refuge.
The additional premium system for tankers carrying persistent oil to or from the United States will continue for the 2009 policy year. Rates have been reduced by 10 per cent.
TB31 - Gyro Compass Errors
06/02/2009
It is important to check the error of the ship’s gyro compass
TB30 - ER Sounding Pipes 2
06/02/2009
During both ship inspections and condition surveys, engine room double bottom tank sounding pipes are frequently found to be in the open position
Understanding Mooring Incidents
01/01/2009
Major accidents involving mooring equipment in the last 20 years have injured many seafarers and have cost the UK Club over US$34 million
We would like to draw your attention to the recent developments regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements.
TB29 - Hold bilge systems
31/10/2008
TB27 - Quick release for anchor
19/06/2008
A Special General Meeting will be held on the 14th January 2008 in Bermuda. The purpose of the SGM is to consider amending the Club's Rules. The papers for this meeting are enclosed.