As Members will have noted from the recent circular in respect of the new regulations in China for the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships (click here), a full list of approved Ship Pollution Response Organisations (SPROs) had still not been issued but a partial list of Level 1 SPROs had been published. This list has now been updated and can be found by clicking here.
News Alerts
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23 December 2011
16 December 2011
The London P&I Club website on Sanctions Members should be aware of a number of recent developments over recent weeks in the US, UK and EU sanctions legislation targeting Iran.
7 November 2011
The Club has been advised of a number of recent explosions involving reefer containers, three of which have resulted in fatalities (for a full news report click here). None of the explosions have so far occurred aboard vessels. Although the exact cause of the explosions is yet to be determined, it is understood that the explosions all followed servicing or maintenance in Vietnam during 2011.
13 October 2011
As part of the continuing response to developments in pirate activity in the Indian Ocean, the International Group of P&I Clubs has revised the ‘frequently asked questions’ (FAQs) in respect of piracy and a copy of the latest FAQs is attached for Members' easy reference.
3 October 2011
The Correspondent in the Philippines, Pandiman Philipinnes Inc, has warned the Association that “rebel forces of the New Peoples Army (NPA) have attacked nickel ore mines in the Surigao region. The attacks are currently ongoing at Taganito Mining Corp and PGMC, the rebels destroying and burning mining equipment and offices. We understand hostages have been taken. We have three vessels currently attended by surveyors in the vicinity and they cannot leave the vessel due to the violence ashore.
9 September 2011
The Turkish Regulation on the Requirement to Obtain Insurance Coverage for Vessels against Maritime Claims and Supervision Thereof (the “Insurance Regulation” – see attached for translation of the full text of the Insurance Regulation which has been provided the Istanbul Correspondent, Vitsan A.S.) entered into force in Turkey on 1 July 2011.
8 September 2011
As Members may be aware the Best Management Practices document (to reduce the risk of Somalia based pirates) has been updated. The current version, BMP4, can be accessed by clicking here. BMP4 continues to receive wide support from the shipping industry and Members are recommended to maintain familiarity with and effectively implement its provisions (even when armed guards are retained).
6 September 2011
Members should be aware that with effect from 3 September 2011, the EU has introduced new sanctions against Syria, by which the carriage of crude oil or petroleum products from or originating from Syria is prohibited. A copy of the relevant Regulation (Council Regulation (EU) no 442/2011) can be found by clicking here.
19 August 2011
Members will be aware that, due to the continuing pirate attacks on merchant ships traversing the Gulf of Aden area and the widening geographical range of attacks despite the presence of a number of international navies, the Additional Premium Area for War Risks in the Indian Ocean (“the AP Area”) has been extended to up to 12 miles offshore from the Indian Coast.
17 August 2011
Further to the various Circulars and Alerts issued by the London Club in respect of cargoes that are prone to liquefy, the International Group of P&I Clubs (“IG”) has produced a standard charterparty clause that seeks to provide Owners with added contractual protection when carrying such cargoes.