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.
Although there are over 200 commercial ports in Japan, our reports concern only those ports and oil terminals that have been disrupted by the earthquake and tsunami. Rescue operations are still being undertaken and no indication yet of repair/recovery works, not only to the ports but to the many roads, bridges etc. destroyed by the quake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.
Following the tragic events in Japan the Managers have received a number of charterparty enquiries, in particular in relation to the prospective safety of Japanese ports
We are continuing to make daily updates to a resources page with maintains a list of emergency and out of office hours contacts, port status information and some frequently asked questions to assist Members. This information is being regularly supplied by our Branch and correspondent, ISS, offices in Japan.
There are over 200 commercial ports. Our reports concern only those ports that have been disrupted by the earthquake and Tsunami.
Further updated information from the agency department of Club correspondents ISS in Japan regarding status of various ports and oil terminals after the earthquake in northern Honshu. This update includes an improved map providing contact numbers for agency offices reporting on individual Japanese ports/terminals
Japan ports - status update 15th March
15/03/2011
Information from the agency department of Club correspondents ISS in Japan regarding status of various ports and oil terminals after the 11th March earthquake in northern Honshu.
Japan Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency; International Atomic Energy Agency; Japan Government Incident Website; Japan Coast Guard Navigational Warnings; Japan Meteorological Agency
Updated information from the agency department of Club correspondents ISS in Japan regarding status of various ports and oil terminals after the earthquake in northern Honshu. This update includes an improved map providing contact numbers for agency offices reporting on individual Japanese ports/
The Shanghai MSA published on 20th September, 2010 interim measures on prevention and control of marine environment pollution caused by collection of ships pollutants operations (hereafter "the Rules). The Rules came into force on 1st January, 2011.
Members should be reminded of the inherent dangers of carrying ore cargoes with tendencies to liquefy. Previous LP bulletins have been issued by the Club with regard to cargoes loaded in...
CMS Newsletter 7/10 (November 2010)
11/11/2010
Development of Pre-contracting Issue:
Article compares mandatory migrant worker insurance to P&I insurance coverage
What are the key differences between the minimum compulsory insurance requirements provided for within Section 37-A of the AMWA/RA 10022 and the scope of P&I cover? Where can our Manning Agent obtain insurance meeting the Compulsory Insurance obligations? What is the IG's position in relation to the Certificate of Cover? Should Members sign the Certificate of Cover or authorise its issuance on their behalf? If a Member signs the Certificate of Cover or authorises its issuance on his behalf, will Club cover be prejudiced?
14th October 2010 Amendments to POEA SEC:
Update on Philippine employment regulations
14/10/2010
A special information and resources page for Philippine employment regulations has been established on the UK Club website this week as further developments on the employment of Filipino seafarers have arisen.
Standard Trading Conditions of Sri Lanka Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-VIsby Rules regarding the obligation to make the ship seaworthy (Art. 3.1).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules regarding the obligation to properly care for the goods. (Art. 3.2).
Jurisprudence on interpretation of Hague-Visby Rules in regards to Bills of Lading (Art.1,b).