South African Review - June 2011
- Date: 30/06/2011
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Welcome to the first edition of our joint UK P&I and UK Defence Club review for our South African Members. In this review, one of our correspondents gives an overview of stowaway problems, with specific reference to local South African issues. The question of armed guards on-board ship as a counter to piracy is also reviewed on page 7. Whilst not prohibited by P&I cover per se, some difficult issues arise from the implementation of armed guards in respect of firearms regulations.
Industry developments
Click on a section below to see information collated from across the website on topical issues of interest to our Members
Recent guidance & corresponding material in respect of international sanctions against various countries has been updated with respect to Syria. READ MORE
Piracy
Essential precautions and preparation against piracy, as well as additional information and resources, loss prevention advisories and useful external web links
China’s first comprehensive system of marine pollution regulations took effect from 1st March 2010, but many aspects are yet to be developed or advised.
MARPOL Annex VI limits sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from ship exhausts. It prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone depleting substances and establishes more stringently controlled special SOx Emission Control Areas (SECAS)