The UK P&I and TT Clubs have compiled a number of publications in response to industry questions relating to the revised SOLAS regulation requiring 'verified gross mass of packed containers' which comes into effect on 1st July 2016.
These FAQs should be read in conjunction with Circular 12/15. They respond to queries received by the Club regarding the use of paperless trading systems and electronic bills of lading, and any potential consequences for P&I cover.
The Limits of liability under the original LLMC 1996 protocol have been increased by 51% prompted by a number of high profile bunker pollution incidents, notably the Pacific Adventurer incident of Queensland, Australia in 2009.