855 - 11/12 - NOAA speed restrictions - USA
16/11/2012
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are increasing their vigilance in regard of the seasonal speed restrictions off the US coast
This notice pertains to Order issued on 31st October 2012 by the Chancery Division Companies Court under Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Gas Matters - LP News Supplement
02/11/2012
A focus on some of the issues surrounding gas tanker fleets in the P&I world
The EU Foreign Affairs Council recently published new prohibitions contained in Council Decision 2012/635
We have been informed by certain EEA state regulators that members who have a policy which has transferred from The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Limited to The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Limited under the Scheme, where the EEA state of commitment or state where the risk is situated is in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Poland and Sweden may under the local law of such state have a right to cancel their policy as a result of the Scheme as set out below:
Circular 16/12: Annual General Meeting
29/10/2012
Strict anti-pollution laws in Algeria saw an entered vessel fined for spilling small amounts of paint into the harbour.
The United Stated Customs and Border Patrol have tightened their scrutiny of the Advanced Passenger Information System. Members should be aware of potential fines emanating for inaccurate or untimely submissions.
EU sanctions on Iran extend to natural gas
23/10/2012
On the 16th October an EU Council decision declared a prohibition on the transport of natural gas to Iran. The ban extends the insurance and reinsurance of such transport so will have impact on Members whether or not subject to the EU jurisdictions. When the Decision takes effect, the Club will be prohibited from providing cover to any Member in respect of carriage of natural gas originated in Iran.
Drug enforcement activity in the United States targeting the trafficking of drugs entering the United States of America via merchant vessels continues to impact the Club in the guise of fines levied against unsuspecting ships.