The Libyan Sanctions Regime - A Review
13/06/2011
On 7 June 2011 the Council of the European Union agreed Council Decision 2011/332/CFSP setting out the Council's intention to add six port authorities to the now extensive list of Libyan companies and individuals blacklisted under the UN asset freeze. This Decision, following on from the UN Resolution of 26 February 2011, further tightens the financial sanctions noose around the Gaddafi regime and those associated with it.
Recommendations for ship operators regarding potential additional screening by US Coast Guard for vessels that have passed through waters near Honshu island.
The Club has published a checklist and guide to avoiding fires when carrying Indonesian coal cargoes in bulk. It is an 'aide memoire' for the guidance of shippers, shipowners, charterers, surveyors, ships' crews and other parties involved in the loading and carriage of cargoes of coal. Self-heating incidents involving coal cargoes loaded at Indonesian ports have become increasingly frequent in recent years. The problem appears to stem from the nature of these coals, possibly exacerbated by local handling loading.
PEME News - Greece
08/06/2011
How to monitor coal cargoes from Indonesia
08/06/2011
A checklist to help reduce the risk of self-heating in Indonesian coal cargoes
UKDC End of Year Review 2011
27/05/2011
Total number of ships entered: 3,493
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.
Detailed rules for implementation of the recent legislation on marine pollution prevention and response have now been issued by China's maritime safety administration (MSA). The rules that require ship operators to engage an approved clean-up contractor will be enforced from 1 January 2012.
London broker evening - May 24th
26/05/2011
The UK P&I and Defence Clubs hosted a broker evening at Balls Brothers wine bar in the City of London on 24th May. A long and convivial evening was enjoyed by all in the traditional shipping heartland of St Mary Axe, adjacent to the Baltic Exchange.
Our P&I Club Chairman, Mr Dinos Caroussis, of Chios Navigation, welcomed the Greek marine broking community to a social evening, together with Thomas Miller (Hellas) Ltd. and colleagues from Thomas Miller P&I and Defence in London, at the Piraeus Sailing Club, in Mikrolimano, on the evening of Tuesday 17 May 2011.
Japan - Tanker ports update
23/05/2011
This ports update bulletin is revised as and when new information on wet bulk terminals is received. Whilst the web page displays just those terminals where damage and or interruption has been reported, a spreadsheet listing the status of all terminals for which we have reports is attached to the bulletin. A Japan ports map listing contact numbers for all the major ports is also listed.
25th Annual UK Club Mountain Climb in Korea
20/05/2011
The 25th Annual UK Club Mountain Climb (UK MC) took place on Saturday 14th May at Keum Byeong Mountain, about 90 kilometres to the north-east of Seoul. This year's UKMC was a rather special occasion; the 25th Anniversary of the first official UK Club Mountain Climb held in 1986 and an annual event ever since. It also came at the end of a week in which the UK Club activities had been very much focused on Korea. Earlier in the week the Directors of the UK Club had meet in Seoul for a Board meeting followed by Reception for local members and shipping community.
Member Survey 2011 - May update
19/05/2011
The Club's Member Survey is now well under way as consulting research company , RSM, have commenced interviewing their sample of Members by telephone. A target of 150 individuals employed by our Members has been established as a minimum sample to find out what the wider membership thinks about the Club and the service that it offers.
Scholarship & Insight (Editorial:19th May)
19/05/2011
Deadlines are approaching for applicants for two excellent educational opportunities in London in 2011. "An Insight into Transport Law and Insurance" is a practical, extensive three day course for the non-insurance specialist. The Robin Travis scholarship provides a three month paid internship for a motivated individual who is working in Germany and is currently employed in the shipping, transport or marine insurance sector.
Our Club has built on the success of last year increasing capital and free reserves by $68 million to an all-time high of $478 million.
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.