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Nigeria - Employment of Armed Guards
20 Jun, 2014
A few weeks ago a vessel sailing within Nigerian territorial waters was arrested by the Nigerian Navy for employing armed guards provided by the Nigerian Police. It would appear that there are complicated...
US Vessel Response Plans – Non-Tank Final Rule – Update
08 Jul, 2014
Further to the recent Notice to Members No. 8 2014/2015 concerning the approaching expiry date on 31st July 2014 for Interim Operating Authorizations (IOAs) issued to some non-tank vessel operators in...
China - Guangxi MSA Announces New Shipping Routes for the Beibu Gulf
03 Apr, 2023
Guangxi MSA, the Maritime Safety Administration of Guangxi Province in China, has recently announced the implementation of the planned optimisation and adjustment to the shipping routes along the coast...
Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz
06 Jul, 2011
Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised that anchored vessels are being subject to acts of robbery off Puerto la Cruz.
Vessels have been boarded and robbed when anchored in the vicinity of...
Increase in limits of liability under OPA 90
23 Feb, 2023
From 23 March 2023 the limits of liability applicable for ship-sourced oil spills in the United States OPA 90 will increase.
Piracy - Ships Transiting the Indian Ocean
23 Apr, 2009
Members will be aware of the recommendation in “Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and off the Coast of Somalia” which states that:
“Ships transiting South and East of the...
Brazil - Withdrawal of Concession regarding the Transit of Filipino Seafarers through Brazilian Port
05 Oct, 2011
Further to our news article of 26 September 2011 concerning “Brazil – Withdrawal of the Restriction on the Transit of Filipino Seafarers through Brazilian Ports”, Santos correspondent Brazil P&I has now...
Continuing Impacts of United States Government Shutdown
25 Jan, 2019
The partial shutdown of the United States Government caused by conflicts over budgetary appropriations is continuing to impact the operations of federal institutions relevant to shipping, such as the United...
Brazil – Changes to the Immigration Requirements for Seafarers
27 Apr, 2023
The topic of Seafarer Identity Documents (SID) and Seaman's Books has been an ongoing issue for seafarers travelling to Brazil.
Piracy - Updated Gulf of Guinea Piracy Guidelines Published
03 Oct, 2014
Translations: Vietnamese
In January 2013 a number of key industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo produced “Interim Guidelines for...