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International Group guidelines on VRPs

17/05/2012 -

Vessel response plans in respect of potential pollution and the contracting of oil spill response organisations are now required in many jurisdictions. The announcement earlier this week the waiver on compliance with vessel response planning requirements of the Oil Pollution Act 1990 in Alaskan waters was terminated, highlighted the need to check OSRO contracts for compliance with International Group guidelines.

824 - 05/12 - Hydrochloric acid cargo leaks - USA

17/05/2012 -

The Houston/Galveston branch of the US Coast Guard has issued an alert concerning leaking containers loaded with hydrochloric acid. The alert reports that the primary cause of the leaks were improper loading and securing...

Liability limits increased under LLMC96: IMO bulletin 19th April

26/04/2012 -

Amendments to increase the limits of liability in the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims were adopted by the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), when the Committee met for its 99th session in London.

Slips, trips and falls are one third of all injury claims - press release

18/04/2012 -

Slips, trips and falls represent nearly one in three of the large personal injury claims submitted to the UK P&I Club. New Risk Focus publication aims to reduce the incidence of such accidents Following the launch of its Bow Tie loss prevention initiative in January 2012, the UK P&I Club is now embarking on the publication of a series of ‘Risk Focus’ booklets which highlight specific areas of risk. This month (April) sees the publication of ‘Risk Focus: Slips, trips and falls’.

Risk Focus: Slips, trips and falls

13/04/2012 -

Representing nearly one in three of the large personal injury claims submitted to the UK Club slips, trips & falls are easily and cheaply avoided. Risk Focus: Slips, Trips & Falls shows how to identify potential hazards and provides recommendations to avoid such risks.

Supporting Member quality

12/04/2012 -

Despite acute cost pressure risk management and loss prevention remain a priority for our Members. The Club’s response is two-fold. Firstly, empower and guide owners and their crews on how to identify and control risk. Secondly, support and educate them with the shared experience of the Club and its Members on such risks.

817 - 03/12 - Malaria - Worldwide

23/03/2012 -

Malaria is not a new concern amongst seafarers however despite this issue being well documented the industry still suffers from its effects. The Club’s recent exposure highlights some important concerns.

816 - 03/12 - Dangers of pressing up ballast tanks - Worldwide

16/03/2012 -

In a recent case an entered vessel pressed up its ballast tanks in order to optimise trim and to satisfy mandatory stability criteria. The operation resulted in the unexpected flooding of a cargo hold causing extensive damage...

Cargo matters

15/03/2012 -

The safe carriage of refrigerated cargoes invariably depends on maintaining suitable storage conditions, not just temperature, throughout their transportation. This complex and various field of cargo transport is the subject of the latest in the Club’s series of Cargo Matters publications. ‘Reefer matters’ focuses on the many issues surrounding the carriage of refrigerated cargoes, in both containerised and breakbulk modes.

815 - 03/12 - Cargo theft at anchor - Suez, Egypt

09/03/2012 -

The Club has recently dealt with a case of attempted cargo theft from containers whilst a Member’s vessel was lying in wait in Suez anchorage prior to her North bound canal transit. Fortunately this case saw the...

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Industry developments

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International sanctions

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 oil pollution

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

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)

Claims & incidents

International Group guidelines on VRPs

824 - 05/12 - Hydrochloric acid cargo leaks - USA

Liability limits increased under LLMC96: IMO bulletin 19th April

Slips, trips and falls are one third of all injury claims - press release

Risk Focus: Slips, trips and falls

Supporting Member quality

817 - 03/12 - Malaria - Worldwide

816 - 03/12 - Dangers of pressing up ballast tanks - Worldwide

Cargo matters

815 - 03/12 - Cargo theft at anchor - Suez, Egypt

Industry developments

International sanctions

Piracy

China oil pollution

MARPOL Annex VI

Global Network

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