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24/05/2013 -
With the issuance of Normative Instruction 1356/13, the Brazilian Customs Authority has indicated that cargo receivers are no longer required to submit the original Bill of Lading in order to obtain the release into their custody of cargo in bonded spaces.
24/05/2013 -
Further to Bulletin 863 and checklist “How to Comply with MARPOL Annex V”, the Club has been advised that at a recent meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee at IMO there maybe some relaxation in respect of the discharge of Hold Water Washings (HWW) containing residues harmful to the marine environment (HME).
17/05/2013 -
Following a recent case where a provisional fine of over 400,000 USD was imposed, the Club would like to remind members about the need to comply with local Customs regulations in Argentina.
17/05/2013 -
The Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has released an advisory reminding all parties regarding the Endangered species Act (ESA), the penalties under it and recent cases of Seizure of illegal wildlife being transhipped.
10/05/2013 -
The United States Coastguard has released a Marine Safety Alert detailing the dangers of Surge Protective Devices onboard vessels.
10/05/2013 -
Further to the Club’s recent reminder (Bulletin 882), the Canadian Government has now officially implemented their Emission Control Area guidelines.
03/05/2013 -
The Club has been advised of a number of recent claims in the US involving crew visas and security concerns when crew members are detained.
03/05/2013 -
The Club has been advised of a number of recent detentions involving the Water Mist Systems being disabled or being left in an inoperable condition.
26/04/2013 -
The Club would like to remind Members of the air quality emissions requirements for North America and California after two cases where vessels have been fined for not performing the fuel switch over. Members should ensure that all vessel Masters and Chief Engineers are familiar with the requirements and perform the necessary fuel change over at the required nautical mile mark.
19/04/2013 -
The United States Coastguard has published an Interim Rule which implements the revised MARPOL Annex V garbage regulation of which amendments entered into force on 1st January 2013. The Interim Rule revises US Regulations (33 C.F.R. Part 151) to reflect US requirements under Annex V.
Current Claims Issues
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