Further to our earlier bulletin 195 - 06/01, Fowler Rodriguez & Chalos, Counsellors at Law, New York issued a bulletin on May 14th 2002. The following is extracted from their bulletin and is particularly relevant to all vessels trading on the US coast:
The US Government has issued a News Release stating that President Bush signed the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 (H.R. 3525). The measure provides for the hiring of additional Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) inspectors and investigative personnel.
The Minister for Transport & Minister for Roads has recently issued the following press release, on the changes being introduced into the Marine Pollution Act 1987 (NSW).
Highlights Issue 1 (2001)
17/03/2002
Further to our Bulletin 66/1998, we have been advised that SIPBS (State Inspection for Protection of the Black Sea) are continuing to take infringements of the ballast water regulations very seriously.
Incidents in 2000 & 2002 illustrate strict response of U.S
The Carriage by Air Acts Order 2002
12/02/2002
The Carriage by Air Acts (Implementation of the Montreal Convention 1999) Order 2002, 12th February 2002.
Circular 6/02: Rule Amendments
04/02/2002
Circular 4/02: War Risks P&I Cover
02/02/2002
231- 02/02 - Port Health Fines - Brazil
01/02/2002
Referring to our earlier Bulletins - 09 (07/97), 11 (08/97), 35 (02/98) & 155 (09/00), we would like to advise Members of a recent development regarding the fines imposed upon vessels found to have "sanitary infractions" by the Brazilian Port Health Authorities (PHA).
The Paris MOU Committee decided in May 2001 that the new requirements of the STCW Convention should be strictly enforced by Port States in the Region. For this purpose the Paris MOU has developed specific guidelines for assessment of STCW compliance and Port State Control Officers received training during a seminar held in Athens in October last year.
Circular 3/02: 2002 Policy Year
01/02/2002
One of our Member's bulk carriers twice recently visited the port of El Dekheila, near Alexandria, Egypt. On both occasions, the vessel experienced heavy swell whilst alongside, resulting in the vessel surging along the quay. On the second occasion, she parted a total of eleven mooring lines and required the assistance of a tug, pilot and mooring crew to resecure the vessel. Two ship's staff were injured during this operation..
As the deadline date for full STCW 95 implementation looms, we would like to remind Members of their obligations. LP Bulletin 206 - 08/01 Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping Convention