China: Shanghai MSA issued a Safety Notice on inspection on propulsion and auxiliary machinery

Following the collision in the deep water channel of Changjiangkou (CJK) area, Shanghai Maritime Administration (the “Shanghai MSA”) has issued a Safety Notice to urge all ships to undertake thorough propulsion and auxiliary machinery detection prior to departure from the berth or arrival in the restricted waters.

UK Club Correspondent Huatai Marine have provided the below Circular. For more information please get in touch with your usual Club contact who will be pleased to assist you.

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Meredith Yang

UK P&I

Date19/04/2021

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