Japan ports update - dry bulk - 28th March
29/03/2011
A more specific update is now available on the status of dry bulk ports in the range of Japan's eastern Honshu coast including those that bore the brunt of the tsunami on the 11th March. This report gives, where possible, specific advice passed to us in respect of the individual wharves & terminals in these locations.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 29th March
29/03/2011
Whilst most Japanese ports are open, a number of the terminals within their area of operations are not. An extensive list of those ports and terminals and their respective status is contained here together with a map of Japanese ports and corresponding contact numbers.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 28th March
28/03/2011
Although there are over 200 commercial ports in Japan, our reports concern only those ports and oil terminals that have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami. Rescue operations are still being undertaken and no indication yet of repair/recovery works, not only to the ports but to the many roads, bridges etc. destroyed by the quake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
During the course of our pre-employment medical examinations we have observed that a larger subset of seafarers, specifically those working in engine rooms have abnormal...
Japan ports update - 24th March - Dry bulk
24/03/2011
Report on port conditions for dry bulk ports remains unchanged since 17th March.
Japan ports update - 25th March - Wet bulk
24/03/2011
Although there are over 200 commercial ports in Japan, our reports concern only those ports and oil terminals that have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami. Rescue operations are still being undertaken and no indication yet of repair/recovery works, not only to the ports but to the many roads, bridges etc. destroyed by the quake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
For the UK Club this year's CMA 2011 was marked out by the passing of the Commodoreship of the Connecticut Maritime Association annual event from one Club Director, Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, to another Angeliki Frangou.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a circular letter advising shipmasters to comply with the latest navigational warnings issued by the NAVAREA XI Coordinator (Japan), in the wake of damage to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan.
Although there are over 200 commercial ports in Japan, our reports concern only those ports and oil terminals that have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami. Rescue operations are still being undertaken and no indication yet of repair/recovery works, not only to the ports but to the many roads, bridges etc. destroyed by the quake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
UK Club at Seattle's 2011 Dream Gala
23/03/2011
UK Club Director Harley Franco, his wife Lela and the employees of Harley Marine were honoured with the JDRF Seattle Guild's "Living and Giving" award which recognises "outstanding support" of the foundation's work. The UK Club was one of the corporate sponsors attending the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 22nd Annual Dream Gala in Seattle this month. Thomas Miller Americas' President Mike Jarrett hosted a Club table at the gala for local Members and friends.
CMA 2011: The UK Club is at stands 9 & 10
22/03/2011
The UK Club stand is along the same concourse as Fincantieri, NKK, Bahamas Maritime Authority and Tradewinds. Our team includes Hugo Wynn-Williams - chief executive Thomas Miller P&I, Mike Jarrett - President & CEO Thomas Miller Americas and Karl Lumbers - Loss Prevention Director. Drop by and see us for a chat.
Although there are over 200 commercial ports in Japan, our reports concern only those ports and oil terminals that have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami. Rescue operations are still being undertaken and no indication yet of repair/recovery works, not only to the ports but to the many roads, bridges etc. destroyed by the quake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
Although there are over 200 commercial ports in Japan, our reports concern only those ports and oil terminals that have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami. Rescue operations are still being undertaken and no indication yet of repair/recovery works, not only to the ports but to the many roads, bridges etc. destroyed by the quake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
Japan: US advisories on nuclear risks
18/03/2011
A press release advising the arrangements for radiation monitoring of incoming cargo and passengers has been published on the US Customs and Border Protection website.
We are continuing to make daily updates to a resources page with maintains a list of emergency and out of office hours contacts, port status information and some frequently asked questions to assist Members. This information is being regularly supplied by our Branch and correspondent, ISS, offices in Japan.
There are over 200 commercial ports. Our reports concern only those ports that have been disrupted by the earthquake and Tsunami.
Further updated information from the agency department of Club correspondents ISS in Japan regarding status of various ports and oil terminals after the earthquake in northern Honshu. This update includes an improved map providing contact numbers for agency offices reporting on individual Japanese ports/terminals
Updated information from the agency department of Club correspondents ISS in Japan regarding status of various ports and oil terminals after the earthquake in northern Honshu. This update includes an improved map providing contact numbers for agency offices reporting on individual Japanese ports/
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) have noticed an increase in non compliance with ships passage plans and in particularly the proper application of SOLAS Chapter V in regard to the proper carriage and correction of nautical...