USCG to begin accepting ERBs
07/10/2020
Amendments to MARPOL 73/78 permitting vessels to electronically record discharges, transfers, and other reportable operations required under Annexes I, II, V and VI in Electronic Record Books (ERB) entered into force on 1 October 2020
China - Covid-19 nucleic acid tests compulsory for crew joining vessels calling at Chinese ports
30/09/2020
On 24 September, the Chinese Ministry of Transport, General Administration of Customs, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly issued an Announcement (Announcement of the Ministry of Transport No
UK Club correspondents in South Korea have provided the following two updates regarding strict regulations for vessels arriving at South Korea with crew joining from certain countries.
Supreme Court of China published Judicial Interpretation on Crew Issues Arising During Trials
30/09/2020
To encourage consistency in court rulings on crew related issues, the Supreme Court of China published on 27 Sep 2020, its "Judicial Interpretation Regarding the Trial of Crew Members Related Cases" which comprises of 21 articles.
On the 29th September 2020 the ICS published the attached guidelines for ship operators for protecting seafarers during Covid-19, this publication has been supported by the International Group.
World Maritime Day 2020
24/09/2020
Today, 24 September 2020, is IMO's World Maritime Day
Singapore Crew Changes Guidebook - Version 5
24/09/2020
Version 5 of The Singapore Crew Change Guidebook reflecting updates in the latest Port Marine Circular No
U.S
Members may be interested in the Danish Maritime Authority' press release dated 14 September 2020 discussing the new shipping routes recently established in Skagerrak and Kattegat
The Club's correspondents for Ghana has highlighted the recent increase in MARPOL fines levied against vessels calling in Ghana's ports (Takoradi and Tema), particularly with relation to the discharge of sewage
Letters of Indemnity
10/09/2020
This article outlines some key information regarding Letters of Indemnity and addresses some frequently asked questions
Crew Health Advice: Burns
08/09/2020
Burns can be some of the most painful and dangerous personal injuries that may be inflicted both at work and in domestic situations.
The Club would like to draw Members’ attention to the latest Circular No. 2010 (Updated): Prohibited Areas for Military Exercise in Bohai, Yellow Sea, East Sea and South Sea of China from Late August to the End of September, 2020
Crew Health Advice: Kidney Stones
12/08/2020
A past kidney stones case of the UK Club resulted in costs of USD 35000 and resulted in some disruption to the ship's schedule, this advice was created with Crew Health partner Liz Baugh of Red Square Medical
The Philippines: Supreme Court decides that a seafarer's heirs are entitled to death benefits
07/08/2020
Supreme Court considers the POEA-SEC and rules that a seafarer's heirs are entitled to death benefits for work related illness even after term of employment.
Korea New ECA Rule
03/08/2020
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has announced the SOX Emission Control Area in major Korean ports, which strengthens the sulfur content standard of ship fuel oil to 0.1% or less according to the Article.
In the following article, ‘Shame on port states’ in the July 2020 edition of the Maritime Reporter & Engineering News, the author, Dennis L. Bryant of Bryant’s Maritime Consulting, adds his voice to the maritime industry’s pleasfor safe crew changes.
A recent Court of Appeal decision reinforced that a defective passage plan can render a vessel unseaworthy, affirming the High Court's earlier ruling.
QCR Summer 2020: HARMONY INNOVATION SHIPPING PTE LTD v CARAVEL SHIPPING INC (THE "UNIVERSAL BREMEN")
16/07/2020
Universal Bremen case; coal discharged without bills of lading in chain of charters
TRAFIGURA MARITIME LOGISTICS PTE LTD v CLEARLAKE SHIPPING PTE LTD and CLEARLAKE SHIPPING PTE LTD v PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. (“THE MIRACLE HOPE”) [2020] EWHC 995 (Comm)