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Ukraine Conflict - FAQs regarding reporting of vessel calls to Russia
15 Jun, 2022
In Notice to Members No.2 2022/2023 we explained that Members must now report to the Club all vessel calls to Russia and transits through Russian territorial waters, and the regulatory basis for this new...
UK limits of liability
29 Nov, 2016
In our News Item of 4 June 2015 we reported that the increases to the limits of liability set out in the 1996 Protocol to the LLMC 1976 agreed at IMO would enter into force on 8 June 2015. The implementation...
Circular - VPS Update on Houston Fuel Contamination
08 Aug, 2023
VPS reported on the 10th of July 2023 the detection of chemical contaminants in VLSFO bunker fuel deliveries in Houston at notably elevated concentrations.
Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore
03 Sep, 2020
The MPA has issued a circular which details enhancements to crew changes in Singapore.
USA: California Air Resources Board - Ocean Going Vessels Fuel Rule Sunset Review Process
13 Aug, 2014
On 1 January 2015 a new MARPOL Annex VI requirement will enter into force reducing the maximum sulphur content for fuel oil from 1. 0% to 0. 1% within sulphur Emission Control Areas (ECAs). In the United...
Testing of Refrigerant Gas to Detect Chlorine Contamination
08 Dec, 2011
Following the Club’s news article Explosions involving Refrigerated Containers Serviced in Vietnam advising that a number of refrigerated containers have exploded due to the use of contaminated refrigerant...
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...
Coal from Kalimantan, Indonesia – Revision of Surveyor Requirement
11 Dec, 2013
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
According to recent statistical information, the number of self-heating incidents arising while loading coal from ports in Kalimantan province, Indonesia appears to...
Australia - Fines for Late Submission of Crew Reports
24 May, 2013
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
Club correspondents Thynne & Macartney, Brisbane have advised of a recent case where a magistrates court in Brisbane imposed a sizeable fine on a shipowner due to the...