The IMO in its Circular Letter No.4204/Add.35 14 December 2020 announces that, at the time of issuing the letter, 46 States have designated seafarers as key workers
On 10 December 2020, the Ministry of Transportation and Communication in Turkey issued a Circular containing new Covid-19 precautionary measures which need to be complied with by Pilot Stations and the vessels at Turkish ports
The UK P&I Club's correspondents in Brazil, Representacoes Proinde Ltda, have published on their website a Practical Guidance entitled Loading Soya Beans in Brazil
Ship to Shore Communication
30/11/2020
Communication is vital for the safe navigation and management of ships, this is true for communications within a ship as well as for ship-to-shore communications
On September 18, 2020, the COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines for Operators of Oceangoing Passenger Ships (in Japan) were announced
On 18 November, 2020, the US Coast Guard issued a bulletin to remind stakeholders that revisions to MARPOL Annex II and the IBC Code will be coming into effect on 1 January, 2021
Update: China opens up 10 ports for foreign crew change and implements circuit-breaker mechanism
12/11/2020
The ports concerned have been busy putting in place the necessary measures for conducting crew change operations in compliance with the requirements laid down by the authorities
Bunker issues post 2020 shake-up
11/11/2020
The IMO has been regulating and reducing sulphur emissions from ships since 2005, Learn more about issues which we have seen coming into play along with legal and practical tips which may be of help to members.
California recently amended its state workers compensation laws to create a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 injuries arise out of an employment relationship and are compensable
Maritime Cyber Risk
11/11/2020
The International Maritime Organization is requiring Shipowners and Managers to include cyber security management procedures in their Safety Management System by 2021
The Paraná River provides entrance to inland South America through Argentina from the Atlantic Ocean and acts as a grain super-highway for much of South America
Members' attention is drawn to the following procedures applicable to all oil tankers arriving at ports in Sri Lanka to discharge oil cargo at a single point buoy mooring (SPBM)
It is reported by Chinese media that foreign crew change operations will resume in ten Chinese ports
The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage was adopted in March 2001.The Japanese Government deposited its instrument of accession for the Convention on 1st July 2020 and the condition for entry into force of the Convention will be met on 1st October 2020
Nairobi - The Wreck Removal Convention
27/10/2020
To protect parties damaged by pollution and wreck incidents the Japanese government requires P&I insurance for all ships that visit Japanese ports
The UK Club's Video Series - An Introduction
27/10/2020
We are proud to introduce our collection of free-to-access videos
This Client Alert adds to the Club's recent update reporting on EPA's announcement of 6 October that it was proposing vessel discharge standards under VIDA
Guide to Nickel Ore Cargo_Philippines 2020
12/10/2020
The UK Club is pleased to share a guide outlining the potential dangers related to Nickel ore cargo, locations of loading areas, the importance of sampling and certification and additional local guidance
On 6 October 2020, EPA issued a news release (click here) stating that it is proposing standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels
The Club would like to draw the attention of Members who engage in coastal trading in Nigeria to a recent Notice issued by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)