766 - 05/11 - Stowaways - Worldwide
27/05/2011
The Association would like to bring to light a recent case of stowaways' boarding at Richards Bay, South Africa to the attention of Members. This case highlights the extreme...
PRC Marine Pollution Regulations released: The Club advises Members to refrain from entering agreements with clean-up contractors before "approved" list is provided.
EU sanctions against Syria - May 2011
09/05/2011
COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No 442/2011 of 9 May 2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria. This regulation sets out the prohibition of supply of materials and equipment to Syria which may be used for repression of its civilian population. It also provides a list of people and other entities who it identifies as responsible for such acts of repression and thus directly subject to sanction.
A recent incident under investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (UK) provides a reminder that minimum standards are just that and that the practices of good seamanship and a well established safety culture are...
Some charterers are seeking to introduce a clause that is potentially prejudicial to owners P&I cover. It seeks to impose responsibility upon an owner for all P&I liabilities even where the charterer is wholly at fault and bars any recourse claims against those charterers. Members are advised to refuse such clauses or face a significant uninsured liability
The Association has been provided with an update regarding this matter from local correspondents "Representacoes Proinde Ltda" and law firm "Shipping Consultoria" (previous Loss...
The Club has received important information surrounding the stance taken by the Shanghai Maritime Safety Authority (Shanghai MSA) on the ballasting operations of vessels inbound from Japanese waters.
The Club has received word from our correspondents in Brazil regarding information from legal advisers concerning the intervention of the Federal Prosecutor in a recent oil pollution claim that may have set a precedent and have substantial...