349 - 03/04 - New Automated Manifest System Regulations - 30 Days of "Informed Compliance" - USA
01/03/2004
We refer to the Club circular (ref: 06/04) dated the 19th February 2004.
We have been advised of an incident where a ship's second engineer lost his life when he entered and became trapped in the main engine's scavenging air receiver.
TB10 - ER Sounding Pipes
11/02/2004
Circular 2/04: 2004 Policy Year
02/02/2004
We have been advised that the Singapore Authorities will not permit stowaways to be landed in Singapore for repatriation, even if these stowaways possess valid travel documents or passports.
During the past few days, many Members have sent in queries arising from recent amendments to the US Customs' '24 Hour Rule' which will require from 4th March, 2004 that all vessel carriers submit cargo information electronically to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/home.xml). Under the amended requirements each carrier must also provide its own customs bond (International Carriers Bond) and should obtain its own US Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).
We have been advised that all Australian maritime industry participants, including regulated Australian ship operators, must submit their security plans by 1st March 2004 to the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS).
We would like to advise Members who are trading to Australia that the Australian Customs Service (ACS) are now insisting upon sighting a confirmation of ships' P&I entry prior to granting them permission to sail from any Australian port.
Time charters and legitimate last orders
10/01/2004
Ince & Co Shipping Law Update regarding the clarification on the law on late redelivery under a time charter. There is also a comment on an unusual collision, subcharterers' right to limit liability in New Zealand and an item of interest to cruise operators.
Withdrawal Issues
10/01/2004
We have been advised that the Head of Port Customs has issued a directive to all ship agencies concerning the settlement of custom fines.