The Managers have been made aware that legislation has been passed in Indonesia which purports to place a ban on the expert of minerals from Indonesian ports, unless the shipper has been granted a specific export permit. The cargoes which may be affected include nickel ore, bauxite and iron ore. Reports suggest that ships which are scheduled to load or are in the process of loading ore cargoes may be subject to delays where the exporters of the cargo do not possess the relevant permit.
Complying with China's pollution laws
12/01/2012
Updated information was posted this week on the Club website providing information and contact details on over 120 level one oil spill response contractors. Listings for filing agents and nine OSRO consortia are also available. All lists are published in English and Chinese. Since 1 January 2012 ships visiting China are required to contract with an approved oil spill response contractor. Advice and information on complying with the various regulations is collated and updated in the dedicated China pollution area of this website.
Korea has been undertaking specific measures in the areas of finance, trade, transportation and energy to restrict and monitor the private sector's transactions with Iran.
New Year changes
05/01/2012
Despite the extended Christmas and New Year break, the Knowledge & Developments section of our website provided new information through that period. In addition to the frequent news bulletins on implementation of spill response contractor arrangements in China, there have been loss prevention updates on US west coast air emission controls and our own circular on an SGM for incorporating rule changes into the 2012 Club Rules & Bye-Laws.
A number of local MSAs have now issued their local notices. Here is a brief summary with attachments for information.
Members should ensure that full, accurate and timely disclosure of all weapons and ammunition on board entered vessels are made to the relevant authorities.
South Korea joins UN sanctions against Iran
09/12/2011
In accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions, the sanctions/measures by international society in particular, the US and EU, which have raised the level of restrictions in an effort to restrict the Iran's suspected nuclear development, the Korean Government has decided to join the international sanctions against Iran.
Editorial: Australia toughens pollution laws
01/12/2011
Last week the Australian government passed a bill extending penalty provisions for pollution incidents in their waters. As well as expanding existing offence and civil penalty provisions in the Navigation Act 1912 (Navigation Act) and the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 (PPS Act). The amendments include new provisions that are expected to take effect from the 18th December 2011.
Delay in China OSRO listing
10/11/2011
The issue of lists of all approved oil spill response contractors in Chinese ports by China's MSA, and due for publication this October, has been postponed,
Flooding in Bangkok area affects shipping
25/10/2011
Due to the ongoing threat of flooding in Thailand, shipments to and from the kingdom have been affected. Bulk rice and container shipping have been particularly subject to interruption and delay. Members requiring further information should contact the Club's local correspondent - Spica Services Bangkok
The Port of Surigao, Mindanao, Philippines and the nickel ore mines in the surrounding areas have been experiencing sporadic attacks by the New Peoples Army (NPA)
NEWS - Fraudulent impersonations - China
14/08/2011
It has been reported that parties claiming to represent Chinese government or media try to extort 'donations'. HONG KONG Shipowners Association today urged members to exercise...
Saudi Aramco has introduced a new practice of sampling ballast water of hydrocarbon tankers that have had one of their last visits to Japan. This action is in line with Saudi Aramco...
On 8 April 2011 the Ministry of Environmental Protection along with other Chinese Governmental bodies issued an order to implement the Regulation of Managing Importation of...
The attached document provides a list of recorded radioactivity levels in various locations in Japan as at the 20th June. It also contains a guide to the levels of radioactivity in microsieverts corresponding to different environments. This document is published in Japanese and English.
The attached document provides a list of recorded radioactivity levels in various locations in Japan as at the 14th June. It also contains a guide to the levels of radioactivity in microsieverts corresponding to different environments. This document is published in Japanese and English.
Tanker ports update - Japan
16/06/2011
This ports update bulletin is revised as and when new information on wet bulk terminals is received. Whilst the web page displays just those terminals where damage and or interruption has been reported, a spreadsheet listing the status of all terminals for which we have reports is attached to the bulletin. A Japan ports map listing contact numbers for all the major ports is also listed.