New regulations for the control of ships' ballast
New PEME Clinic - France
08/03/2011
Brazilian authorities have agreed to suspend the implementation of immigration fines against ship owners whose seafarers are from countries which are not signatories to ILO C108 (Seafarers Identification Document Convention 1958)...
It has come to the attention of the Club that the Maritime authorities of the Dominican Republic are paying particular attention to the navigation in and around the off shore National Parks and Protected Areas of the Dominican Republic.
Iron Ore Fines - Aide Memoire
10/02/2011
A guide to Masters, owners and surveyors in the legal requirements for testing and carrying Iron Ore.
Stowaways checklist
10/02/2011
uidance in steps to take in preventing and dealing with stowaways.
The additional premium system for tankers carrying persistent oil to or from the United States will continue for the 2011 policy year. Rates have been reduced by 12.5 per cent.
Limit on Special War Risks P&I cover for 2011 policy year remains US$500 million. "Bio-Chem" exclusion remains and a supplementary cover for "Bio-Chem" risks in respect of crew & legal
Circular 3/11: 2011 Policy Year
08/02/2011
Club retention maintained at US$8 million for 2011. Pooling retention increased to US$60 million for 2011. Oil pollution claims remain subject to a special limit under Rule 5B(ii) of US$1,000 million for owned ships. War risks P&I and US voyage surcharge premiums reported separately in Club circulars 1/11 and 2/11. Charterers P&I cover limited to sums recoverable from reinsurers for claims in excess of US$100 million.