Recently, a vessel entered with the Association, called at a Turkish port to discharge a cargo of wood chips. During discharge, a conveyor band was used. To reduce friction on the conveyor band during the discharge operations, fresh water was poured onto the band. The water fell onto the deck and over the side of the ship carrying with it the dirt on the deck and some wood chips. A fine for environmental pollution was immediately imposed.
683 - 03/10 - Fumigation - Worldwide
12/03/2010
The Association would like to remind Members of the hazards associated with fumigation following a recent incident.
The Association would like to inform Members of the upcoming Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) to be carried out by Members of the Vina del Mar agreement.
682 - 02/10 - Fuel Sulphur Content - Italy
05/03/2010
The Association would like to inform Members of the situation in Italian ports regarding the implementation of the EU low sulphur directive.
TB32 - AIS
26/02/2010
The Association would like to inform Members about the rising number of thefts onboard vessels berthed at the Port of Durban despite implementation of additional security measures.
The Association would like to highlight the developing situation with regards to vessels trading between Argentina and the Falkland Islands.
678 - 02/10 - Mooring Incidents - Worldwide
12/02/2010
The Association has recently become aware of an increasing number of mooring incidents involving non-deck crew and cadets. Mooring is a dangerous part of a vessel's operation but can be done safely when those involved are properly trained, supervised and follow the correct procedures.
674 - 01/10 - Ice Build-up - Northern China
22/01/2010
The Association would like to inform Members of the recent build-up of ice around Bohai and Northern Chinese ports such as Bayuquan and Dalian. The ice has been reported as being the worst in the yellow sea and Bohai area for thirty years with reports saying ice is about 500-600mm thick near Bayuquan.
666 - 11/09 - Fines - Gabon
27/11/2009
The Association would like to remind its Members of a problem that was highlighted in bulletins 324 and 598 concerning fraudulent activities in the Suez Canal.
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC)
15/10/2009
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION (NLRC) - which is a stand alone "COURT OF EXPERTISE IN LABOR LAW"
This series of documents has the aim of providing Members with an understanding of the legal system in the Philippines
The Association would like to inform its Members of efforts being made by the Ministry of Transport in Algeria to ease congestion in the nation's ports.
Garnishment
22/09/2009
This is the third and final in a series of Bulletins that are being published with the aim of providing Members with an understanding of a number of things.