Uruguay licenses new oil spill response organization LIFISOL
Polar Code Legal Briefing
15/10/2015
The latest legal briefing from our team covers the Polar Code: a new regulation for polar shipping.
People Claims - Norovirus on board
07/10/2015
Senior Claims Executive, Victoria Brown looks at a recent case that demonstrates recognition by the courts that the owners and operators of passenger ships are not liable for norovirus outbreaks provided they implement the industry standard procedures to prevent the outbreak of illness, and take the necessary measures to manage illness and bring it under control if infection does occur.
China Oil Pollution Compensation Fund
06/10/2015
The Committee will shortly publish the protocols for the submission of claims, thus launching a new compensation regime for oil pollution incidents caused by ships within Chinese waters.
U.S Sanctions regime - Cuba
02/10/2015
Read the latest advice from Reed Smith on the amendments to the 180-day rule which concern the U.S Sanctions regime and Cuba.
The Cuban Asset Control Regulations ("CACR") were amended in January 2015. Further amendments were recently announced by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") and went into effect on September 21, 2015.
Getting to grips with lifeboats
10/09/2015
Has the increasing complexity of lifeboat design and the lack of practical hands on experience led to the on going problem of lifeboat related injuries and deficiencies? Captain Velankar looks at the problem.
Tianjin Port operations
18/08/2015
Port operations return to normal
Following the widely publicised explosions in the port of Tianjin, northern China late on Wednesday 12th August, the port remains partially open. Authorities have imposed stringent checks and there are disruptions to port operations and vessel movements. At present, the situation is still on-going and the Club is monitoring developments.
Overview of key provisions in Iran nuclear dealJoint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding sanctions relief timelines, snapback risks, permitted activities pre-Implementation Day
BIMCO warn against fake GUARDCON contracts that may contain subtle amendments to the liability provisions could prove to be a costly error for a shipowner if something goes wrong.
The Hong Kong SAR Marine Department has advised that as of 1st July the existing Merchant Shipping regulation (Cap 413J) has been replaced by a new Regulation (Cap 413O) which applies to all Hong Kong registered vessels and those within Hong Kong Waters.
The diplomatic agreement of 14 July 2015 between the E3/EU+3 and the Islamic Republic of Iran opens the way for the restoration of trade activates with Iran by lifting the trade, energy, insurance and banking embargoes that have been incrementally imposed by the European Union and U.S since 2009.
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended to 10th July
06/07/2015
There have been reports from the P5+1/Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna that the deadline for reaching an agreement has now been extended through July 10th 2015.
The Joint Plan of Action ("JPoA") agreed by the P5+1 and Iran, which brought limited sanctions relief, is set to expire today, 30th June 2015. While there has been no official world, recent developments suggest that it is highly unlikely that a final agreement on a nuclear deal with Iran will be reached by tomorrow.
Troubling news for cruise line operators with the groundbreaking Franza ruling. Jana Byron explains what happened.
Injuries in heavy weather
18/06/2015
Working on deck in heavy weather conditions is dangerous, and should only be considered if essential to the safety of the ship and crew. Linda Wright reviews heavy weather incidents and suggestions for safer working in heavy weather.
Chittahong Port Authority
03/06/2015
Chittagong Port Authority takes preventive measures against Ebola Virus
Aft Emergency Towing Arrangement for Tankers
26/05/2015
The aft emergency towing system fitted to tankers will typically consist of a wire towing pennant on a poop deck storage drum and a storage box containing the messenger and pick up gear.
Economic Analysis of Floating Storage
22/05/2015
The practice of chartering vessels to be used as floating storage is not a new or mysterious concept in the tanker business. Alec Kyrle-Pope gives an economic analysis of this in the latest edition of Hilights.