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Circular 10/13: Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) - Financial Security Requirements

24/05/2013 -

Group clubs have agreed to extend standard P&I cover to include repatriation in cases of insolvency and other circumstances listed in the MLC

Pocket guide focuses on safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes

23/05/2013 -

When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures, the consequences can be massive.

Maritime Labour Convention update 15/05/2013

15/05/2013 -

Clarification and guidance on the financial security requirements for the Maritime Labour Convention, which will become effective in August 2013 are set out.

Tighter discharge regulations should reduce damage to the marine environment - 10 May 2013

10/05/2013 -

Press information: Recent amendments to Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) have created a tougher regime for shippers and crews over discharges into the sea. The UK P&I Club has received numerous enquiries from members concerned about their obligations under the amended regulations. Accordingly, the Club has produced a pamphlet entitled ‘How to Comply with MARPOL Annex V, in partnership with the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF).

Compliance guide on MARPOL discharge regulations

09/05/2013 -

The UK Club has received numerous enquiries from Members concerned about tougher regulations for shippers and crews over discharges into the sea. The Club has produced a pamphlet entitled ‘How to Comply with MARPOL Annex V’, in partnership with ITOPF in response to the recent amendments to that section Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

MARPOL Annex V – Garbage from ships - revised

26/04/2013 -

Annex V of the MARPOL Convention aims to eliminate and reduce the amount of garbage being dumped into the sea from ships. Its terms include all kinds of food, domestic and operational waste that are likely to be disposed of during the normal operation of the ship. Amendments to Annex V were adopted by resolution MEPC.201(62), which entered into force on 1 January 2013.

MARPOL Annex V Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

25/04/2013 -

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at its 55th session in October 2006 established an intersessional correspondence group to develop the framework, method of work and timetable for a comprehensive review...

Ballast Water Management - United States Coast Guard resources

11/04/2013 -

The United States Coast Guard maintains a useful resource page on ballast water management. To view the entire resource page and its various materials click the following link: United States Coast Guard website - Ballast Water Management

Singapore - MLC 2006 Compliance resources

21/03/2013 -

The Maritime Port Authority Singapore has published a circular to give guidance on the Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Malta - MLC 2006 Compliance resources

21/03/2013 -

Update on Malta implementation of MLC 2006 Malta is in the process of ratification of the MLC and has released the draft of the MLC rules which members with Malta flag can use as guidance.

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MLC 2006

The Maritime Labour Convention enters into force in August 2013 - resources, news & advice on implementation can be found in this dedicated section. READ MORE

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

UPDATED 24 December: New FAQs on spill response contracts. 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)

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Law, conventions & regulations

Circular 10/13: Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) - Financial Security Requirements

Pocket guide focuses on safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes

Maritime Labour Convention update 15/05/2013

Tighter discharge regulations should reduce damage to the marine environment - 10 May 2013

Compliance guide on MARPOL discharge regulations

MARPOL Annex V – Garbage from ships - revised

MARPOL Annex V Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships

Ballast Water Management - United States Coast Guard resources

Singapore - MLC 2006 Compliance resources

Malta - MLC 2006 Compliance resources

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