Important Updates on COVID-19 Prevention and Restriction Policies at Chinese Mainland Ports
20/01/2023
On December 26th, 2022, the National Health Commission of the P.R.C
Israel's Port Regulations (prevention of air pollution from ships) 2022 implementing MARPOL Annex VI will enter into force on 23rd February 2023
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest circular from Spark International, a correspondent in South Korea, relating to the updates to the South Korea Quarantine Regulation.
MPA Singapore Port Marine Circular No. 22
11/01/2023
The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has issued Port Marine Circular No.22 which relates to the restrictions of flying unmanned aircraft over Singapore port waters as an increased number of these have been noticed.
The Club's correspondent, Vitsan Istanbul, has issued a Circular to alert Members to a Notice issued by Turkiye's Directorate General of Maritime on 31 December 2022 regarding the South Anchorage Areas of the Istanbul Strait.
Turkiye - 2023 Pollution Fines
05/01/2023
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the 2023 sea pollution fines in Turkiye applicable from 1 January 2023
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest Circular from the Club's correspondent in Turkiye, Vitsan Istanbul
Crew Care Team - UK Immigration Alert
21/12/2022
The Club would like to draw Members attention to the latest circular from Club correspondents Van Ameyde McAuslands regarding the UK government's announcement of tough new immigration enforcement measures.
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)
Correspondent, Oasis P&I Services has issued the following circular relating to the route adjustment between Yantai port and Weihai port and the alert of fishery farms to the south of new route
The Club would like to direct Members' attention to the latest circular from OASIS P&I, a local correspondent in China, relating to China's MSA notice for correction in respect of unidentified underwater objects off Fuzhou port and Ningde port.
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest circular from OASIS P&I Services Limited, a local correspondent in China, relating to the announcement of special safety supervision to ships entering the controlled waters of Huangpu River of Shanghai from 21 Oct to 10 Nov 2022.
Correspondents Open House 2022
06/10/2022
On 28th September, the UK P&I Club took the opportunity to host its first ever Correspondents Open House to coincide with the International Group P&I Correspondents Conference in London, as hundreds of Club correspondents travelled from across the globe to meet in London for a few days.
Neil Beckwith, Correspondent Manager for the UK P&I Club, spoke with Maritime Risk International on why correspondents remain as relevant as ever in today's marine market.
MPA Singapore Port Marine Circular No.19
08/09/2022
The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore recently issued Port Marine Circular No.19 of 2022 which introduced a requirement for all non-vaccinated crew arriving in Singapore after 28th August to perform a pre-departure COVID test 2 days before arrival and hold valid travel insurance which covers them for all COVID risks.
In September last year, the Club issued an alert from the Club's correspondent, Spica Services WISMA PMI in which they highlighted the increasing incidents of detention of vessels anchored in waters off Bintan Island, Indonesia
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, Vitsan, has issued a Circular to advise Members of amendments and new provisions in the Turkish Environmental Law for Marine Pollution Incidents, published in the Official Gazette on 15 June 2022.
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.
Wash Damage and Speed Regulation Update - River Plate and Parana De Las Palmas, Argentina
28/04/2022
The UK Club have received the following update from local correspondents, Pandi Liquidadores, regarding new speed limitations and wash damage guidance within the Parana River area.