1131 - 06/17 - PSC CIC Navigation
19/06/2017
The MoUs of Paris and Tokyo will carry out a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Navigational Safety from September to November 2017.
The UK Club has received a number of updates from its correspondent network regarding the decision of a number of countries to cut diplomatic ties to Qatar.
Legal Briefing: Electronic Bills of Lading
30/05/2017
We have recently seen many of our Members switching to electronic bills of lading ("eBLs") on some of their trades. The move towards a paperless trade is therefore gaining momentum. The Club is, however, still receiving many questions about eBLs and about the three eBL systems approved by the International Group of P&I Clubs, namely Bolero, essDOCS and e-titleTM. This Legal Briefing provides brief explanations on these three systems and how each of them works.
Australia's Zero Tolerance for Asbestos - New ABF requirements for imports into Australia
26/05/2017
The UK Club has received the following update from its correspondents, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, regarding new requirements for imports in Australia.
The UK Club has received the attached update from Pandiman Philippines Inc. advising that martial law has been declared in Mindanao.
NYA International has produced, exclusively for the UK P&I Club, the latest intelligence regarding Naval mines off the coast of Yemen.
The UK Club have received the following update from correspondents Pinto Basto regarding bunkering operation legislation in Angola.
New Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed by the World Health Organisation
15/05/2017
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus disease. So far eleven suspected cases have been reported, including three deaths.
The UK P&I Club Brazil correspondents, Proinde, have provided the attached guide on cargo clearance and delivery in Brazil.
Regulation of Ports in Turkey
12/04/2017
Our local Correspondents have supplied the Club with their latest circular on recent amendments and alterations made on the "Regulation on Ports" in Turkey.
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new Port Security Advisory (PSA) 1-17, on the imposition of Conditions of Entry on vessels arriving from ports/countries that do not maintain effective anti-terrorism measures.
Further to the Spanish Government passing the Stevedores Port Law reform last Friday, 24 FEB 17, the Club has learnt of the following strikes to be called by Spanish stevedores at all Spanish Ports.
1124 - 02/17 - Ice Campaign within Azov Sea
07/02/2017
The Club has recently been informed that the Ice Campaign within the Azov Sea has come into force as of 3rd February 2017. Member's attention is to be drawn to the below advice from our local correspondent.
Port authorities may require evidence of insurance prior to the expiry of current documents. Ships without 2017 policy year documentation prior to 20th February may face trading delays.
The Club has been advised by our Correspondent that the Port of Fujairah has put in place a new regulation prohibiting a vessel from sailing when a crew member is disembarked for medical reasons.
New Regulations for Zika Virus in Korea
22/12/2016
On the 18th of November 2016, the WHO announced that the Zika virus no longer represents a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern'.
The Club has been informed of a number of National Governments advising their citizens about unrest in Venezuela.
China ECAs Summary
30/11/2016
From 1st January 2017, all the key ports (i.e. Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Tangshan, Huanghua, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Suzhou and Nantong ) within the three China ECAs will implement the low sulphur bunker requirements. Please see attached the latest circular published by Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd.
The Club has been informed of a rise in the number of attempted thefts from Vessels in the anchorage of Tianjin Port, China