Increased liabilities under OSRO contracts
01/09/2011
Last week the Club published circular 10/11 in respect of the increased liabilities that Members may potentially incur under the amended contract terms of one of the US based oil spill response organisations (OSRO). We strongly recommend all Members who might be affected to refer to this circular and check their vessel response plan arrangements.
Circular 10/11: US Pollution - NRC and MSRC - MSRC Addendum Concerning Use of Dispersants
26/08/2011
Under new US Coast Guard requirements, tank vessel response plans must cite an oil spill response organisation (OSRO) with capability for applying dispersants by air. MSRC has amended its service agreement for tank vessels by addition of a 'dispersant addendum' which contains indemnities that do not conform to the International Group's US VRP guidelines. Details of additional market cover are available from the Managers. No such addendum has been introduced by NRC at this time. There is no similar requirement for non tank vessels and most VRPs for non tank vessels are therefore unlikely to refer to dispersant capability in their citation of MSRC, in which case no action is required. Members should, however, confirm this by directly checking their VRPs or consulting their plan writers.
MSRC's amendment to its service agreement includes a "dispersant addendum". This addendum introduced liabilities on the vessel owner which fell outside the scope of club cover.
The Department of Ecology of the State of Washington has instituted new rules effective July 22, 2011 requiring vessel operators to notify the Department of Ecology
Recommendations for ship operators regarding potential additional screening by US Coast Guard for vessels that have passed through waters near Honshu island.
The Bodily Injury News produced by our colleagues in New Jersey and San Francisco is published this week reviewing a number of recent developments and issues related to claims for bodily injury, illness and death among passengers and crews.
John Ferrie (Obituary - 4th April 2011)
04/04/2011
It is with great sadness that we have to report that our colleague John Ferrie died on March 22nd aged 73. John had worked for Thomas Miller Americas (TMA) San Francisco from 1986 through to 2002.
For the UK Club this year's CMA 2011 was marked out by the passing of the Commodoreship of the Connecticut Maritime Association annual event from one Club Director, Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, to another Angeliki Frangou.
UK Club at Seattle's 2011 Dream Gala
23/03/2011
UK Club Director Harley Franco, his wife Lela and the employees of Harley Marine were honoured with the JDRF Seattle Guild's "Living and Giving" award which recognises "outstanding support" of the foundation's work. The UK Club was one of the corporate sponsors attending the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 22nd Annual Dream Gala in Seattle this month. Thomas Miller Americas' President Mike Jarrett hosted a Club table at the gala for local Members and friends.
CMA 2011: The UK Club is at stands 9 & 10
22/03/2011
The UK Club stand is along the same concourse as Fincantieri, NKK, Bahamas Maritime Authority and Tradewinds. Our team includes Hugo Wynn-Williams - chief executive Thomas Miller P&I, Mike Jarrett - President & CEO Thomas Miller Americas and Karl Lumbers - Loss Prevention Director. Drop by and see us for a chat.
Japan: US advisories on nuclear risks
18/03/2011
A press release advising the arrangements for radiation monitoring of incoming cargo and passengers has been published on the US Customs and Border Protection website.
The Club would wish to bring to Members attention a recent decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit. The Court found that the crew of a tug & barge which failed to report a hazardous condition to the U.S.C.G...
747 - 03/11 - Illegal Waste Cargoes - USA
04/03/2011
The Association would like to bring a recent case of the attempted export of illegal waste cargoes to the attention of Members. This case highlights the need for increased diligence in detecting and preventing these types of illegal export shipments...
The additional premium system for tankers carrying persistent oil to or from the United States will continue for the 2011 policy year. Rates have been reduced by 12.5 per cent.
Annexe to Circular 28/10: Charterparty Clause - Financial Security in respect of Pollution
28/01/2011
Recommended pollution charterparty clauses were circulated to Members in 1990 in response to prospective oil pollution legislation in the United States of America and amended and consolidated in 1996 and 2008.
Annexe to Circular 28/10: Charterparty Clause - Financial Security in respect of Pollution
28/01/2011
Recommended pollution charterparty clauses were circulated to Members in 1990 in response to prospective oil pollution legislation in the United States of America and amended and consolidated in 1996 and 2008.
On November 2, 2010, the U. S. Coast Guard announced the release of CG Policy Letter 10-03, Banning of Foreign Vessels. This policy letter outlines U.S. Coast Guard procedures for denying...
722 - 10/10 - Whale activity update - USA
22/10/2010