U.S Sanctions regime - Cuba
02/10/2015
Read the latest advice from Reed Smith on the amendments to the 180-day rule which concern the U.S Sanctions regime and Cuba.
This document provides crucial guidance for ship operators regarding the implementation of the amendment requiring the verified gross mass of packed containers
Further to our Bulletin 855 we would like to remind our Members of the speed restrictions which exist off the US coast.
UK P&I Club issues guidance to Members when travelling through West Africa
The Cuban Asset Control Regulations ("CACR") were amended in January 2015. Further amendments were recently announced by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") and went into effect on September 21, 2015.
Bulletin 1058 - Spanish
22/09/2015
La Asociación ha recibido recientemente información sobre un incidente relacionado con la auto-combustión de carbón en un contenedor enviado desde Namibia.
The local Putian Maritime Safety Administration of China has recently issued a notice regarding the fishing farms around NanRi Island.
The Association has been recently advised of an incident involving self-ignition of charcoals in a container shipped from Namibia.
Bulletin 1054 - Spanish
08/09/2015
Las Autoridades Marítimas del Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) para el Control del Estado Rector del Puerto de Tokio y Paris lanzarán conjuntamente una Campaña Selectiva de Inspección (Concentrated Inspection Campaign - CIC) en la Familiarización de la Tripulación para la Entrada en Espacios Cerrados.
Bulletin 1055 - Spanish
08/09/2015
Continuando con el Boletín 1051 hemos sido informados que las nuevas restricciones al calado en el Canal de Panamá entrarán en vigor el 8 de septiembre de 2015.
Bulletin 1056 - Spanish
08/09/2015
La MPA de Singapur ha publicado dos notificaciones marítimas portuarias en las que se advierte de un alto nivel de niebla y mala visibilidad en los estrechos de Singapur.
Bulletin 1057 - Spanish
08/09/2015
La semana pasada la United States Coast Guard - USCG (Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos) emitió el Boletín de Información de Seguridad Marítima 07-15 respecto a los posibles riesgos de contaminación como consecuencia de las explosiones en el Puerto de Tianjin. En el boletín se requiere que todos los buques con destino a puertos de Estados Unidos informen inmediatamente a la Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos sobre cualquier condición potencialmente peligrosa, enfermedades, sustancias o residuos desconocidos.
Accidents relating to entry into enclosed spaces have resulted in a large number of deaths of both ship and shore personnel so far this year. David Nichol, UK P&I Club risk assessor, reviews enclosed space incidents and his suggestions for safer working practices.
Tianjin Port operations
18/08/2015
Port operations return to normal
Soundings- UK Defence Club
14/08/2015
The explosions that occurred late in the evening of 12th August, 2015 in warehouses at the port of Tianjin have resulted in significant loss of life, damage to property and suspension of shipping and port movements. The following briefing is intended to provide initial advice to assist Members who may be intending to load or discharge at Tianjin.
Following the widely publicised explosions in the port of Tianjin, northern China late on Wednesday 12th August, the port remains partially open. Authorities have imposed stringent checks and there are disruptions to port operations and vessel movements. At present, the situation is still on-going and the Club is monitoring developments.
Bulletin 1052 - Spanish
10/08/2015
La Asociación ha sido informada recientemente sobre un aumento de la actividad sísmica en la zona del Caribe.
Bulletin 1053 - Spanish
10/08/2015
Recientemente la Asociación ha considerado una serie de reclamaciones o posibles reclamaciones por multas impuestas a los Miembros como resultado de una violación o posibles violaciones de los Reglamentos del Anexo VI al Convenio MARPOL.
The Association has recently seen a number of claims or potential claims for fines imposed on Members as a result of a breach or alleged breach of Marpol Annex VI Regulations.
Overview of key provisions in Iran nuclear dealJoint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding sanctions relief timelines, snapback risks, permitted activities pre-Implementation Day