Circular 1/09 (January 2009) Special General Meeting - Amendments to Club Rules & Bye-Laws
23/01/2009
The Resolutions for consideration at the SGM on 19th January 2009 (ref Circular 17/08) were passed.
The United States Coast Guard has issued Marine Safety Alert 13-08 addressing the importance of ensuring proper operation of ventilation closure devices, for spaces protected by fixed gas fire extinguishing systems on small passenger vessels.
The Association would like to alert Members to a type of locking mechanism for watertight doors that creates a risk of personal injury.
Understanding Mooring Incidents
01/01/2009
Major accidents involving mooring equipment in the last 20 years have injured many seafarers and have cost the UK Club over US$34 million
From 19 December 2008, commercial vessels over 79 feet in length are subject to US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations
We would like to draw your attention to the recent developments regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements.