Members whose vessels are calling at ports in Yemen should note that new procedures to facilitate commercial imports have been instituted by the United Nations at the request of the Government of Yemen.
News Alerts
We issue News and other Alerts to keep members posted about developments at the Club and other industry news. Please see our latest Alerts below.
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26 May 2016
19 April 2016
Members will already be aware of the Regulations concerning the sulphur content of fuel to be used by vessels at certain times during berthing and whilst in specified Emission Control Areas, as outlined in the Club’s previous News Alerts (click here).
18 March 2016
Members will already be aware of the Zika prevention measures being implemented by the Chinese Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ) as outlined in the Club’s News Alert of 16 March 2016 (click here). We have received a further update from the Correspondent, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Limited, setting out clarifications provided by the local authorities.
16 March 2016
Members calling at ports in China should note that the Correspondent, Huatai Insurance Agency and Consultant Service Limited, has recently issued a Circular on the measures for the Prevention and Control of the Zika Virus into China.
23 February 2016
Members will already be aware of the new Regulations concerning the limits on the sulphur content of fuel to be used by vessels at certain times during berthing and whilst in particular Emission Control Areas (ECA) as outlined in the Club’s News Alert of December 2015 (click here).
12 February 2016
Members will be aware of growing concern over the spread of the Zika virus, which is linked to an increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. It was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 1 February 2016. The US Coast Guard have recently issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin reminding Vessels of the existing requirements under the CDC to report hazardous conditions and illnesses.
8 February 2016
An outbreak of dengue fever – which causes a flu-like illness sometimes complicated by haemorrhages or shock - is currently reported in Paranaguá, Brazil. Members calling at Paranaguá and Antonina should note the information concerning the Dengue outbreak issued by local Health Authorities (ANVIS). Click here to access a copy of the English free translation kindly provided by the Correspondent in Paranaguá, van Herp & Frumento (P&I Services) Ltda.
25 January 2016
Members will already be aware of the lifting of certain sanctions against Iran following Implementation Day as outlined in the Club’s News Alert of 18 January 2016 (click here), which indicated that further advice was to follow. The Club has now issued a Circular in respect of the Lifting of Certain Sanctions under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as agreed by all the Clubs in the International Group. This provides further advice and a copy can be accessed by clicking here.
20 January 2016
Members considering fixtures and/or orders to load nickel ore should note that the Correspondent in the Philippines, Pandiman Philippines Inc, reports that there have been some problems arising out of a nickel ore cargo being offered for shipment from a port which is not near to a nickel ore mine. Members should be particularly vigilant when fixing to load and/or loading nickel ore cargo from such ports.
18 January 2016
Members will likely be aware of the lifting of certain US, EU and UN sanctions against Iran following verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 16 January 2016 that Iran has implemented the agreed nuclear-related measures as set out in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The US Treasury has published guidance/FAQs in respect of the lifting of sanctions which we attach (click here).