The IMO MEPC Review on VLSFOs
04/03/2021
In the lead up to the implementation of the IMO Sulphur regulations (on 1 January 2020), the shipping industry raised concerns over the uncertainty and potential diversity of the VLSFO characteristics so the ISO committee in charge of ISO 8217 has published a global overview of the key VLSFO fuel characteristics
UAE ratifies the 1996 Protocol to LLMC 1976
02/03/2021
On 10 November 2020, the UAE ratified the 1996 Protocol by virtue of the Federal Decree number 167 of 2020; the Protocol has entered into force for the United Arab Emirates on 23 May 2021.
Measures to prevent the smuggling of cocaine
23/02/2021
This is advice to Members concerns measures that might be considered in order to prevent the trafficking of illicit narcotics on their vessels
On 1 February 2021, the Singapore parliament passed the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill2 which adopts the UNICTRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records ("Model Law"), with certain modifications.
UK P&I Club has partnered with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), a global market leader in marine fuel testing and bunker surveys
UK Club Correspondent Huatai Marine have provided the below Circular (available in both English and Chinese)
This article examines the global environmental protection regulations for the ocean, the efforts and trends of the shipping industry in relation to the dumping of damaged cargo at sea, and Japan's response to these issues.
Together in Safety
08/02/2021
Together in Safety's latest report highlights how the shipping industry can unite to further improve safety.
Changes to seafarer crew change in Hong Kong
05/02/2021
Hong Kong authorities had recently announced tightening measures for seafarers and cargo vessels entering into Hong Kong.
Crew Health Advice: Hypothermia
04/02/2021
Within this crew health advice, written in collaboration with Red Square Medical, we examine the primary causes of hypothermia, the signs or symptoms to look out for, and how to treat it
The ILO CEACR notes with deep concern the challenges and the impact that restrictions and other measures adopted by governments around the world to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the protection of seafarers' rights.
The UK Club Correspondent, GAC Shipping Ltd, would like to remind Members of the commencement of bulk crew changes of international seafarers from 22nd December 2020, through the Offshore Crew Transit Hub (OCTH) operated by a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP).
Since early 2019, vessels calling in Dakar have been at an increased risk of Customs fines and/or detention for cargo shortages or overloading
In this report, the UK Club examines potential issues that can arise and even contribute to the cause of an accident when using ECDIS
In November 2020, OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum) published "Recommendations on Usage of ECDIS and Preventing Incidents" regarding the use of ECDIS.
This maritime security guidance has been drafted jointly by BIMCO, ICS, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, and OCIMF following an incident in which a Tanker conducting STS Operations in International waters in the Persian Gulf reported a limpet mine attached to the hull of the vessel.
The UK Club's Crew Health team have partnered with Red Square Medical to supply this critical advice on musculoskeletal disorders to Seafarers.
TURKEY - 2021 Pollution fine tariffs
29/12/2020
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the new 2021 pollution fine tariffs in Turkey, applicable from 1 January 2021
The 2018 amendments to the MLC, 2006 will bring about a change to a seafarer's employment agreement (SEA) where it shall continue to have effect and wages shall continue to be paid while a seafarer is held captive on or off the ship as a result of acts of piracy or armed robbery against ships.
The UK Club's Correspondents in China, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd, would like to alert Members to recent cases where crewmembers onboard ships were required to perform antibody testing in addition to NAT (swab) tests prior to entering shipyards in Shanghai and Zhoushan.