198 - 07/01 - Port of Genoa Closed - Italy
30/06/2001
The G8 Summit is taking place in Genoa. As a result no ships will be allowed to enter, move or leave the port of Genoa between 18 and 23 July 2001. The Association's correspondents, Studio Legale Mordiglia are intending to keep the office open as normal but the likelihood of street demonstrations means that after hours numbers may have to be used.
201 - 07/01 - Customs Fines - Bangladesh
30/06/2001
Tough new laws have been introduced with effect from Friday 4 May 2001 to give greater protection to the Great Barrier Reef from negligent mariners and oil spills.
From 1st July 2001 the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) will introduce new ballast water management arrangements for all international vessels visiting Australia. These arrangements are being put in place to assist in reducing the risk of exotic pests or diseases entering Australia's marine environment.
195 - 06/01 - USCG Oily Water Separator (pipe removals) / Oil Record Book Entry Checks - Fines - USA
31/05/2001
The US Coast Guard has initiated extensive inspections on foreign-flagged vessels to verify proper usage of the Oily Water Separator (OWS) in the engine room
In December 1998, in common with other Clubs in the International Group, the Association issued a Circular to Members recommending revised wordings of the standard form Letters of Indemnity for use by Members in circumstances where they are requested to deliver cargo without production of the original bill of lading and/or to deliver cargo at a port other than that stated in the bill of lading.
186 - 05/01 - PSC Fines - Spain
30/04/2001
The growing concern of the Spanish authorities over shipping safety has resulted in the inspection of a minimum of 25% of vessels entering Spanish jurisdiction.
Recently a Member's vessel left the port of el-Dekheilo, Egypt, bound for Bilbao. Within 24 hours of the ship's departure, a number of Ukrainian crewmembers were taken seriously ill.
H2S content is too high to discharge.