ECM Client Alert 25-2018: Updated IMO List of National Contact Points & SOPEP/SMPEP Annual Review

The UK Club have received the following client alert from ECM Maritime Services, regarding the updated IMO list of national operational contact points, as well as the SOPEP/SMPEP annual review.

Members are referred to the attachment hereto for additional information.

If Members have any questions on any of our legal updates, please contact the Legal Team via Chao Wu (chao.wu@thomasmiller.com), Jacqueline Tan (jacqueline.tan@thomasmiller.com and Ioana Gonciari (ioana.gonciari@thomasmiller.com), or your usual contact at the Club, and we will be pleased to assist with your questions.

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