ALON 2 - 2013
19/07/2013
120 to 240 Days the Supreme Court intermingling the Labour Code of the Philippines with the Employment Contract (POEA) in awarding total disability.
As part of the Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) program, from 15th July 2013 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires that all commercial carriers transporting goods into Canada have a valid carrier code in order to transmit pre-arrival information electronically.
ALON 1 - 2013
12/07/2013
High Risk Area Gulf of Aden and ship owners contractual liability under the Employment Contract POEA.
Rejection of iron ore cargoes in Ukraine due to excessive moisture content
The U.S. Maritime Administration has released a memo relating to a dangerous and toxic virus which originates in the Middle East, with most cases coming from the Arabian Peninsula (Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates).
It has been brought to the Club's attention that several carriers have received bookings disguised as rubber compound where the actual commodity is used tyres.
The Club's Argentinian Correspondents have advised that the local Maritime Workers Union (SOMU) have issued a note stating that they will not allow the entrance of any vessel to the port of Ingeniero White (Bahia Blanca) that does not hold a valid ITF certificate on board.
892 - 06/13 - Port of Red Dog - Alaska
07/06/2013
In response to Normative Instruction 1356/13 by Brazilian Customs Authority, changes were implemented regarding release of cargo without original Bills of Lading.
The Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has released an advisory reminding all parties regarding the Endangered species Act (ESA), the penalties under it and recent cases of Seizure of illegal wildlife being transhipped.
Following a recent case where a provisional fine of over 400,000 USD was imposed, the Club would like to remind members about the need to comply with local Customs regulations in Argentina.
The United States Coastguard has released a Marine Safety Alert detailing the dangers of Surge Protective Devices onboard vessels.
883 - 05/13 - Water Mist Systems - US
03/05/2013
The Club has been advised of a number of recent detentions involving the Water Mist Systems being disabled or being left in an inoperable condition.
884 - 05/13 - US Customs Issues - US
03/05/2013
The Club has been advised of a number of recent claims in the US involving crew visas and security concerns when crew members are detained.
How to comply with MARPOL Annex V
03/05/2013
New amendments governing cargo classification and the discharge of cargo hold wash water" is a new publication produced by the Club, in partnership with ITOPF
882 - 04/13 - Air Emissions Reminder - US
26/04/2013
The Club would like to remind Members of the air quality emissions requirements for North America and California after two cases where vessels have been fined for not performing the fuel switch over. Members should ensure that all vessel Masters and Chief Engineers are familiar with the requirements and perform the necessary fuel change over at the required nautical mile mark.
The United States Coastguard has published an Interim Rule which implements the revised MARPOL Annex V garbage regulation of which amendments entered into force on 1st January 2013