EU Council Press Release: 11808/12 - EU sanctions against Iran: exemptions to end on 1 July
27/06/2012
The latest package of EU sanctions against Iran will apply as earlier decided. Following a review of the measures, the Council confirmed that they would remain as approved in January. This means that two exemptions will end, as scheduled, on 1 July: Contracts for importing Iranian oil that were concluded before 23 January will have to be terminated by 1 July. From the same date, EU insurers may no more provide third-party liability and environmental liability insurance for the transport of Iranian oil.
New wide-ranging amendments to the STCW rules, agreed by governments in Manila in 2010, are intended to ensure that STCW standards stay relevant, so that seafarers can continue to develop
Sanctions impact Members' cover
21/06/2012
Recent news reports of a ship entered with an International Group club having its cover withdrawn for allegedly carrying armaments to Syria are a reminder to operators that sanctions regimes can impact on their business. Restrictions on financial transactions, on dealings with designated parties, and on provision of insurance, may potentially restrict the ability of the Club to help and protect Members in the event of an incident. Such sanctions can affect Members who can trade lawfully to states targeted by sanctions even where those regimes are not applicable to them or they permit the trade in question.
Fall arrestor safety harnesses
18/06/2012
Good chemical storage
18/06/2012
Good PPE station
18/06/2012
Good welding area
18/06/2012
Mooring rope protection
17/06/2012
829 - 06/12 - Personal Injury claims due to poor maintenance of railings and gratings - USA
15/06/2012
The Club has been involved in several recent cases involving injuries to longshoreman due to poor maintenance of railings or lashing bridge access grates.
Events & Awards
15/06/2012
Events in London & Piraeus over the last week have engaged the UK Club combining hospitality with support for maritime safety. In addition to Posidonia, the sixth annual Safety at Sea Awards took place with the Training award being sponsored by the UK Club.
Safety at Sea Awards 2012
15/06/2012
The sixth annual Safety at Sea Awards took place on 14 June with the Training award being sponsored by the UK Club. Our risk management director, Karl Lumbers, and loss prevention executive John Grenville-Goble represented the UK Club and hosted a table of Club guests at the event.
This Circular amends Circular ref. 1/12 regarding application of 50 per cent rebate of the US tanker voyage additional premium. The 50 per cent reduction on premium rates for voyages involving loading or lightering of persistent oil cargo in the US will not be restricted to LOOP and the four designated areas described in Circular ref 1/12. The reduction will continue to be applied to other lightering areas approved by the US Coast Guard on the same basis as prior to Circular 1/12
Aimed at executives and managerial staff either in the early stages of their careers or without specialist insurance and claims experience, it is also useful for those who wish to broaden or refresh their knowledge in this field. "An Insight into Transport Law and Insurance" is a practical, extensive four day course for the non-insurance specialist. It combines topical issues such as piracy and sanctions with coverage of more established issues in liability and insurance.
Members must notify the Club at the earliest opportunity if they intend to load nickel ore from Indonesian or Philippine ports, and may prejudice cover if they fail to do so; This circular details the information that needs to be advised to the Club; This information is being compiled to identify those areas, ports & shippers that present particular difficulties, e.g. inaccurate cargo declarations; It remains the Members responsibility to ensure full compliance with the IMSBC Code; Mandatory notification applies only to cargoes of Nickel Ore to be loaded in Indonesia and the Philippines, and not to any other bulk cargoes
London: Extended public holiday
31/05/2012
Our London office will be closed on both Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June for a national holiday. Visitors to London should be aware that a number of major events in the capital for the occasion will lead to congestion on various transport routes and key landmark sites.
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Posidonia Open Day on the 7th June. Our open day commences at 12:00 with an Orthodox blessing of our newly refurbished office and runs on throughout the afternoon. Feel free to drop in at any time during the day and you will be assured of a warm welcome from our local office staff, Board Directors and other Thomas Miller staff who will be on hand.
The resolution of fuel quantity and quality disputes will rely on evidence provided
Bodily Injury News - May 2012
25/05/2012
This early summer edition of the Bodily Injury Newsletter places particular emphasis on 'maintenance and cure'. The breadth of exposure through this avenue of claim is not widely understood. The seemingly limitless potential for punitive damages where owners fail to pay maintenance and cure, is explored as is the trend towards palliative treatment which raises the prospect of a continued cost for owners. Recent issues and developments arising from crew injury through falling overboard and parting mooring lines are also reviewed.
The Tokyo MOU maintains a good trend of development and achievement of PSC activities