Members calling at Argentinean ports to load or discharge solid bulk cargoes may be aware of changes to the Argentinean Regulationsin relation to the measurement of such cargoes. The Correspondent in Buenos Aires, Pandi Liquidadores, reports that in June 2013 the Federal Administration of Public Revenue circulated a General Resolution giving the Customs Authorities the power to decide whether the weight or volume of bulk cargoes be determined by shore scales or draft survey (click here).
News Alerts
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1 October 2013
26 September 2013
Members will already be aware of recent regulations by the Grain Board of Iraq (“GBI”) that require outturn documents to be signed without reservation, as reported in the Club’s News Alert of 18 March 2013 (click here). The International Group of P&I Clubs (“IG”) is engaged in discussions to persuade the GBI to allow the Master or ship’s agent to sign documents that record the condition or quantity of cargo on a “without prejudice” and “for receipt only” basis.
28 August 2013
Members should note that the International Group's FAQs on Piracy have recently been updated. The main changes are to reflect the following developments since October 2011: The increased activity of pirates in the Gulf of Guinea. Although the FAQs were developed in response to the threat presented by pirates operating out of Somalia, many of the provisions are applicable to piracy risks in general. The issuance by the IMO of Interim Guidelines for Shipowners.
15 August 2013
Members will recall the Club's Circular of 27 February 2013 on Electronic (Paperless) Trading Solutions, which included information on P&I cover in respect of liabilities arising under Electronic Bills of Lading. The International Group have recently drafted FAQs providing additional information on this subject for Members giving consideration to the use of such trading systems, which is attached.
24 July 2013
As Members will be aware, following the Egyptian military’s overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi in early July 2013, tensions have been running high and there are regular reports of civil unrest in various parts of Egypt. It is understood generally that the military has been careful to protect the Suez Canal from being affected by any tensions or unrest in cities along the Canal to try to protect economic interests and ensure the safety of navigation in the Canal.
12 July 2013
Members will be aware of the dangers associated with the carriage of cargoes that can liquefy from the various Circulars, News Alerts and Stop Loss articles issued by the Club over recent years. The primary focus of concern has been in respect of the carriage of iron ore fines from India and Brazil, as well as nickel ore from the Philippines and Indonesia.
2 July 2013
The US Governement has enacted the National Defense Authorization Act 2013, that sets out additional sanctions against foreign persons engaged in trade with Iran. This Act took effect on 1 July 2013. The International Group has prepared a briefing note on the new measures which is attached.
17 June 2013
Members' attention is drawn to recent adverse developments concerning the port of Yuzhny, Ukraine. While it has in the past been possible for Members to appoint surveyors to assist their Masters, it has been brought to the International Group of P&I Clubs’ attention that there are recent examples of surveyors appointed on behalf of vessel interests being denied access to the port, particularly when iron ore concentrate (a cargo that is liable to liquefy) is to be loaded.
6 June 2013
1) Updated International Group FAQ’s (June 2013) on US sanctions against Iran 2) Briefing Note to Members on US & EU Iran sanctions listed by type of cargo Further to its FAQ's on the EU Sanctions targeting Iran (see our Alert dated 1st February 2013), the International Group has now issued a new set of FAQ's on the US sanctions targeting Iran.
2 April 2013
The International Group Annual Review 2012/13 was published recently. The Review covers many of the key activities undertaken by the Group during the last P&I policy year and includes summaries of the work carried out by a number of its Working Groups on a range of topical issues. A copy of the Review is attached.