Circular 10/11: US Pollution - NRC and MSRC - MSRC Addendum Concerning Use of Dispersants
26/08/2011
Under new US Coast Guard requirements, tank vessel response plans must cite an oil spill response organisation (OSRO) with capability for applying dispersants by air. MSRC has amended its service agreement for tank vessels by addition of a 'dispersant addendum' which contains indemnities that do not conform to the International Group's US VRP guidelines. Details of additional market cover are available from the Managers. No such addendum has been introduced by NRC at this time. There is no similar requirement for non tank vessels and most VRPs for non tank vessels are therefore unlikely to refer to dispersant capability in their citation of MSRC, in which case no action is required. Members should, however, confirm this by directly checking their VRPs or consulting their plan writers.
Recently, one of the Club's...
780 - 08/11 - New Customs Regulations - Iraq
19/08/2011
BMP 4
16/08/2011
Version 4 of the
NEWS - Fraudulent impersonations - China
14/08/2011
It has been reported that parties claiming to represent Chinese government or media try to extort 'donations'. HONG KONG Shipowners Association today urged members to exercise...
LP Test
12/08/2011
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We are grateful to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA) for their permission in reproducing the following table of flag state rules in respect of private armed guards
Saudi Aramco has introduced a new practice of sampling ballast water of hydrocarbon tankers that have had one of their last visits to Japan. This action is in line with Saudi Aramco...
The lists of all approved contractors will now be issued in October 2011.
777 - 08/11 - Visa Requirements - Nigeria
04/08/2011
Club Members are expressing concern over requirements for cadets, supernumeraries and supercargoes onboard to possess a valid visa when visiting Nigerian Ports...
UK Club Risk Project
02/08/2011