Current Bunker Issues in US Gulf
08/06/2018
Following the continued coverage of bunker issues in the US Gulf, the Club has produced this short FAQ in conjunction with Brookes Bell. Should you have any further questions or claims arising, please contact your usual P&I or Defence claims handler.
Members will have noted the decision by President Trump announced on May 8 to withdraw the USA from participation in the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) agreed between Iran, the EU, and the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States - plus Germany), and to re-impose US nuclear-related sanctions.
USA - Abandoned Cargo Advice
01/02/2018
U.S. revokes sanctions against Sudan
11/10/2017
The U.S State Department announced that, effective October 12, 2017, the U.S sanctions against Sudan imposed under E.0.s 13067 and 13412 will be revoked.
Sanctions against North Korea
26/09/2017
In reaction to recent ballistic missile and nuclear weapons tests by North Korea, the U.S. and the UN have both imposed significant new sanctions against North Korea.
In July and August of 2017 the U.S issued another Executive Order expanding on the sanctions against Venezuela.
Bodily Injury News- Summer 17 edition
29/06/2017
Welcome to this summer edition of Bodily Injury News that reports on some of the latest legal and practical developments observed by our Bodily Injury Team in the US.
In October 2016 the U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") announced further amendments to the Cuban Asset Control Regulations ("CACR"), which restrict the scope of the application of the "180 day rule," by permitting ships to carry a wider range of cargos to be imported to Cuba from third countries without their being subject to the '180 day rule'.
California - vessel fee increase
10/03/2017
(SLC) issued a notice stating that, effective 1st April, the fee paid by a vessel with a qualifying voyage arrival at a California port will increase from $850 to $1,000.
Legal Briefing: Cargo Claims under US law
09/02/2017
The latest publication from the UK Club Legal Briefing team provides a guide to cargo claims under US law.
Bodily Injury News: Winter 2016 Edition
13/12/2016
This year's Bodily Injury Seminar covered a variety of important areas relevant to both US and foreign flag shipowners. Twenty-five Members representing all vessel types, attended the seminar in our Jersey City office to listen to experts talk on: Limitation of Liability, How to Evaluate Pain and Suffering Damages, Crew Mental Health, Medical Case Management, and Medical Repatriation. Find out more in the latest edition of Bodily Injury News.
What is the future of US Sanctions?
18/11/2016
Freehill Horgan and Mahar LLP analyse the impact the election of Donald Trump as U.S president could have on US Sanctions and foreign policy.
US marine casualty reporting
20/07/2016
From 1st July 2016 the US Coast Guard has an amended CG-2692 form for marine casualty reporting
The Cuban Asset Control Regulations ("CACR") were amended in January 2015. Further amendments were recently announced by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") and went into effect on September 21, 2015.
Explore US pollution risks with summaries of federal and state regulations, liability, COFR requirements, and vessel contingency plans
Iran Sanctions Relief Period extended
21/07/2014
Confirmation received from the US government and the EU Council that the existing relief program, which ran from 20 January to 20 July, suspending certain Iran sanctions measures, is being extended for 4 months to 24 November 2014.
Iran Sanctions: US sanctions Iran
14/06/2013
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ("FAQs") REGARDING ENFORCEMENT AGAINST FOREIGN PERSONS OF U.S
International Group FAQs - US sanctions Iran
18/03/2013
The attached FAQs from the International Group provide a comprehensive summary of the relevant legislation and key provisions that impact on trade activities and financial transactions with Iran
US Treasury Dept issues final rule amending Iranian Transactions & Sanctions Regulations to implement Iran Threat Reduction Act sections