The area in the region of Escravos/Warri has experienced considerable violent ethnic disruption over the last several years. This situation has been exacerbated in recent days due to forthcoming Presidential elections in Nigeria (April 2003).
288 - 02/03 - Regulations of Entry - Peru
01/02/2003
We have been advised that Peruvian Harbour Masters' Regulations require all ships, which are to enter or leave Peruvian territorial waters (within a 200-mile zone), are to notify the Maritime Authority of their position and intention of doing so.
We have been advised that following the recent sinking of the Prestige off the coast of Spain, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will be increasing its inspections of all tankers. As from 12th December 2002, AMSA will be inspecting all tankers over 15 years of age and all single hulled tankers visiting Australian ports.
TB4 - EEBD
01/01/2003
TB5 - SOPEP
01/01/2003
Incorrect information from Port State Control Officers
TB7 - OWS pipe removal
01/01/2003
TB8 - Enclosed space entry
01/01/2003
TB9 - Chart Corrections
01/01/2003
The new "24-Hour Advance Vessel Manifest Rule" will be implemented on the 2nd December 2002, for details see :-
We have been advised that the New South Wales State Government have confirmed the following changes to the Marine Pollution Act. These will come into affect immediately.
A number of Members have sought advice regarding the position in Venezuela where, since 2nd December, there has been a general strike, called in opposition to the government of President Chavez. The strike has subsequently impacted on shipping operations, especially in the withdrawal of labour from Venezuelan refineries, ships, terminals, tugs, and pilot services.
278 - 12/02 - Claims Recovery Restricted by Customs Import Declarations - New Regulations - Tanzania
01/12/2002
We have been advised that under Tanzania law, any party importing cargo into the country must submit to the Tanzania Customs Authority a proof of valuation of the cargo to be imported.
To update Bulletin 199 we have been advised of restrictions Iraq are imposing on the import of wheat, exported from Australia. This action is reported to have commenced in July of this year. The reason we believe is political, Iraq apparently asked Australia to confirm that they would not support the USA's proposed action against Iraq, this was not verified therefore Iraq immediately announced a review of the Australian wheat imports for the pending year which they may cut in half.
Many Members will have heard from their spill managers that the California contingency plan regulations regarding salvage, firefighting and emergency lightering requirements for non-tank vessels trading to the State will become effective on 28 Oct. 2002.