A recent meeting of Port officials in Owendo, Gabon finalised details of precautions to be taken in an attempt to counter potential port congestion in Gabon resulting from the expected increase of maritime traffic due to the preparations of the soon to be hosted Africa Cup of Nations.
Tanker Contamination Checklist
27/10/2011
The US Coast Guard issued a Port Security Advisory stating that it has determined that the Republic of Congo is now maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures in its ports.
The UK P&I Club has applauded the European Harbour Masters' Committee (EHMC) for its release of a new DVD entitled "The Missing Link, improving the mooring process". The UK Club has for a long time been very concerned about the number and severity of accidents which occur when ships are under tow or are engaged in mooring alongside. Even fatalities to crew and to shoreside mooring gangs are not rare occurrences while far too many incidents result in injuries that will end a seafarer's or stevedore's career.
788 - 10/11 - Withdrawal of concession allowing unrestricted movement of Philippine crew - Brazil
07/10/2011
Further to our Loss Prevention Bulletin 786 - 09/11 dated 23
Following to the Club's notice and distribution of the electronic version of Best Management Practice 4 (BMP4) the hard copy format is now available...
TB36 - Quick Closing and Self Closing Valves
29/09/2011
The Club's Risk Assessors are increasingly aware of poorly maintained or poorly operated Quick Closing and Self Closing Valves. This is a dangerous occurrence that may have catastrophic consequences in the event of an incident. Technical Bulletin 36 highlights these shortcomings, their potential consequences and recommends preferred operation.
PEME News - Poland
22/09/2011
With reference to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert 11-01 the Club wishes to reiterate advice given in the previous Bulletin 645 to increase awareness to potential claims that may arise from fuel switching issues
NEWS - Dredging work - Santos, Brazil
14/09/2011
The main navigational channel into the Port of Santos is due to be dredged to a projected depth of 15m. For this to happen two large rock are required to be removed.
ECDIS - Navigational and claims issues
12/09/2011
The mandatory introduction of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems is seen as a major step forward in safe ship operation and protection of the environment
It has come to the attention to the Club that some customs officials in Argentine ports are strengthening their resolve in the execution of their duties.
NEWS - New Maritime Taxes - Senegal
26/08/2011
780 - 08/11 - New Customs Regulations - Iraq
19/08/2011
BMP 4
16/08/2011
Version 4 of the