Recently, the reference routes for common navigational methods in Haizhou Bay was jointly published by Lianyungang and Shandong MSA in order to smooth the traffic lanes between different port areas in Haizhou Bay and reduce the risk of collision between merchant and fishing vessels.
The Maritime Safety Administration of the People's Republic of China has recently formulated and issued "The Provisions of the Supervision and Administration of Vessels under Special Follow-up" (hereinafter referred to as the "Provisions")
Our correspondents in China, Huatai Marine, have provided the latest update relating to the distribution of major fishery farms along the coast of China.
The UK P&I Club received an update on Shanghai and Jiangsu ship pollution regulations from Huatai Marine, effective March 1, 2023
Important Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Restriction Policies at Chinese Mainland Ports
20/01/2023
On December 26, 2022, the PRC's National Health Commission issued a plan for managing the Novel Coronavirus as a Class B infectious disease.
No Requirement for Vessels to Submit Seafarers' Nucleic Test Results before Calling Chinese Ports
12/12/2022
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest advice from Club correspondents Huatai Marine relating to the Chinese government's new policy on improving epidemic prevention and control measures, a new version of Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Ports and Their Frontline Personnel (the 12th edition)
Oasis P&I Services: circular relating to route adjustment between Yantai port & Weihai port and alert of fishery farms to the south of new route
OASIS P&I Circular, relating to China's MSA notice for correction in respect of unidentified underwater objects off Fuzhou port and Ningde port.
OASIS P&I Services Ltd Circular: Announcement of special safety supervision to ships entering controlled waters of Huangpu River, Shanghai from 21 Oct to 10 Nov 2022
IMPORTANT NOTE: PIPL is China’s comprehensive law that sets detailed rules with respect to data privacy and the protection and applies to the processing of personal information and sensitive personal information within the People’s Republic of China (PRC). PIPL came into effect on 1 November 2021.
Latest circular from our local correspondent Huatai relating to the Regulations on Disposal of Food Wastes in Chinese Coasts and Loss Prevention Suggestions
Huatai Circular PNI[2022]07: First Batch of High Risk Warning Areas of Collision between Merchant and Fishing Vessels Designated in Fujian Coast
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the circular informing of high-risk collision areas for merchant ships and fishing boats in China.
Chinese Military Drills - Taiwan
04/08/2022
In light of the military exercises China are currently conducting around the surrounding waters of Taiwan, the Association’s correspondent, Taiwan Transport Insurance Services Ltd. (TTIS) has sent us the attached notices issued by the Maritime and Port Bureau and the MOTC.
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest circular from OASIS P&I Services Ltd., a local correspondent in China
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest circular from our correspondent in China, Oasis P&I Services Limited.
The Club’s correspondent in China, Huatai Marine, provide in their latest Circular No: PNI [2022] 05 details of this summer’s fishing ban along China’s coastal areas.
China: Revised Ship Routeing and Reporting Systems of Qiongzhou Strait - From 1 April 2022
31/03/2022
The UK Club’s Correspondents, Huatai Marine, report that on 28.02.2022, China MSA announced a modification to the Routeing System and Ship Reporting System of Qiongzhou Strait which have been operating for over 15 years. Huatai Marine explain the main modifications to the systems which will come into force on 01.04.2022.
China: Announcement on Effectively Implementing Remote Prevention and Control Measures of COVID-19
21/03/2022
The UK Club’s local correspondents, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd, have issued a circular on the announcement of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Customs on Effectively Implementing Remote Prevention and Control Measures of the COVID-19 for Vessels Engaged in International Voyages.
The UK Club’s Correspondents, Oasis P&I, provide an update on the revised ship routing and reporting systems at Xiamen Port which will come into effect on 1 March 2022.