The Convention on Contracts for the International Carriage of Goods Wholly or Partly by Sea (Rotterdam Rules) was adopted in December 2008 by the UN General Assembly. It will significantly increase the liability of shipowners and maritime carriers in respect of the carriage of cargo.
The Association would like to draw the attention of its members to a new regulation, announced by the State of California Air Resources Board concerning fuel sulphur requirements for ocean going vessels.
636 - 5/09 - Foreign crew ID - USA
30/04/2009
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has announced requirements for acceptable forms of seafarer identification which will come into force on the 28th of May 2009.
From 19 December 2008, commercial vessels over 79 feet in length are subject to US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulations
As of 15 October 2008, US Customs & Border Protection will require that all laden containers entering the US by sea must have seals which meet the ISO/PAS 17712 standard. This ruling is in effect for all cargo bound for the US, whether as a destination or passing through the country. In addition, details of seal numbers must be included in the Vessel Automated Manifest System (AMS) sent to the CBP at least twenty-four hours before the ship's departure for the US.
599 - 9/08 - Asian Gypsy Moth - USA
04/09/2008
During the past month Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors have intercepted live Asian gypsy moth (AGM) egg masses on seven commercial vessels at U.S. berths, mostly from Japan.
Members trading ships to and from the US will be interested in a new Coast Guard requirement for nontank ships to submit a response plan. Operators of tankers trading to US waters will already be familiar with the requirement to lodge an oil spill response plan with the US Coast Guard.
579 - 5/08 - Asian Gypsy Moth - USA
08/05/2008
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated its information regarding the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) program.
As of 15 October 2008, US Customs & Border Protection will require that all laden containers entering the US by sea must have seals which meet the ISO/PAS 17712 standard. This ruling is in effect for all cargo bound for the US, whether as a destination or passing through the country. In addition, details of seal numbers must be included in the Vessel Automated Manifest System (AMS) sent to the CBP at least twenty-four hours before the ship's departure for the US.
Phase 2 - The empty release
01/01/1970
Phase 3a - Pre-cooling containers
01/01/1970
Phase 9 part (a) - Reefer Claims Handling
01/01/1970
Phase 9 part (b) - Reefer Claims Handling
01/01/1970