Administrative Penalty Imposed to Ships that Fail to Sign SPRO Agreement When Calling Chinese Ports

The UK Club has received the following update from local correspondents, Huatai, regarding administrative penalties imposed on ships that fail to sign SPRO agreements when calling at Chinese ports.

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"In recent days, we have heard and encountered some cases of ships failing to sign SPRO agreement when calling Chinese ports, bringing about administrative penalty to owners. To alert owners with the current situation here, we have prepared this circular"

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Members can read the full circular

here

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  • Huatai Circular SPRO 1807.docx (383 KB)

    24/04/2018

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UK P&I

Date24/04/2018

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