Ukraine - Time Bars
24/04/2017
Time Bars (TB) is the period of time allowed for filling a claim to court for the protection of civil rights or interests (art. 256 Civil Code of Ukraine).
China ECA'S update
15/03/2017
China MSA have strengthened enforcement of the low sulphur fuel regulation (with sulphur contents no more than 0.5%) at all 11 core ports since 1 January 2017.
United Arab Emirates - Time Bars
14/03/2017
UAE Maritime Code 1981
Washington state supreme court rules punitive damages are available in seamen's general maritime law claim for unseaworthiness.
Indonesia - Time Bars
10/03/2017
As such in Indonesia, the law does not specify when the limitation periods begin. However, in practice, the period starts when the right to make the claim first arises. However, there is no specific maritime law/Act in Indonesia but there are few provisions in regard to the time bars/limitation as per Indonesian Commercial Code.
Malaysia - Time Bars
10/03/2017
The Statute of Limitations Act prescribes different period of limitation depending on different types of causes of action that arise.
Myanmar - Time Bars
10/03/2017
As commerce, including international commerce, starts to grow in Myanmar, there will be many cases in which a contract gives rise to a dispute between the parties to it. The question whether a Myanmar Court will or should adjudicate a contract dispute but if it does adjudicate, the rules which tell it whether to apply the domestic law of Myanmar, or the Myanmar rules of private international.
Thailand - Time Bars
10/03/2017
As a civil law country, the general provisions of prescription are provided by the Civil and Commercial Code ("the Code") in its Book I, Title IV, Chapters I and II which came into force in 1923 and was subsequently amended in 1925 and 1992. In principle, the period of prescription begins to run from the moment when the claim can be enforced. If the claim is for forbearance, prescription begins to run from the moment when the right is first infringed (Section 193/12 of the Code).
Vietnam - Time Bars
10/03/2017
The time bars are defined under Article 149 of the Civil Code 2015 (to become effective from 01 January 2017) that time bar means a time-limit provided by law where, upon its expiry, a legal consequence arises as prescribed by law.
California - vessel fee increase
10/03/2017
(SLC) issued a notice stating that, effective 1st April, the fee paid by a vessel with a qualifying voyage arrival at a California port will increase from $850 to $1,000.
The US Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) updating their enforcement policy under the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extension Program.
International Time Bars
27/02/2017
The UK P&I Club, with the assistance of our network of correspondents and legal contacts put together this online guide on International Time Bars for claims, particularly for maritime claims.
The UK P&I Club continues to strengthen its presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, with the announcement that Susanne Murphy has been appointed EMEA Regional Director.
England and Wales - Time Bars
27/02/2017
Navigate the legal landscape of England and Wales with our guide to time bars
A reminder that the USCG will not hesitate to impose penalties for non-compliance with the USCG's Final Rule, Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S.Waters issued on 23 March 2012.
Available on Apple, Android and Blackberry: The Correspondents app contains contact details for the UK Club's worldwide correspondents network. Search by Port or Country to find the local correspondent in the Club's network.
Circular 3/17: STOPIA 2006 (as amended 2017) and TOPIA 2006 (as amended 2017) - 2017 amendments
17/02/2017
STOPIA and TOPIA have had their 10 years' period review with participation of ship and oil cargo interests.
2017 Rule book and Correspondents book
16/02/2017
The 2017/18 rulebook is now available to download.
UK Defence- Competitor Analysis
15/02/2017
UK Defence Club's latest competitor analysis chart is now available in publication form