The Association would like to advise Members that iron ore exports from the Indian state of Karnataka have been banned.
Following Bulletin 707, the Association has received a further update from its correspondent in Dalian.
The Association would like to update Members about the current situation in Dalian following a large explosion and subsequent oil spill.
This Legal Briefing reviews the Regulation's key provisions of interest to Members and provides summary translations of its key articles.
702 - 06/10 - Iron Ore Imports - China
24/06/2010
The Association would like to advise Members about the current situation regarding the import of iron ore into China.
More jurisdictions require maintaining vessel response plans
695 - 5/2010 - Iron Ore Fines Update - India
20/05/2010
The trade in iron ore fines from India is continuing to increase and the demand from China is likely to persist for at least the foreseeable future.
Circular 7/10 (April 2010)
29/04/2010
REGULATIONS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF MARINE POLLUTION FROM SHIPS
The Association would like to inform Members of further updates from the Philippines concerning the latest amendments to the Migrant Workers Act of 1995.
Marine pollution regulations in PRC FAQs
22/03/2010
FAQ on Administration of Prevention and Control of Pollution to the Marine Environment by Vessels as published in the CMS newsletter 4/10 of 18
Circular 5/10 (February 2010)
12/02/2010
674 - 01/10 - Ice Build-up - Northern China
22/01/2010
The Association would like to inform Members of the recent build-up of ice around Bohai and Northern Chinese ports such as Bayuquan and Dalian. The ice has been reported as being the worst in the yellow sea and Bohai area for thirty years with reports saying ice is about 500-600mm thick near Bayuquan.
No further guidance on requirements for pre-contracting with OSROs has been received from the MSA since the Club's previous circular
This is an update to the Association's circular numbered 12/09, issued in November 2009, regarding new Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships ("the Regulations") promulgated by the People's Republic of China State Council on 9th September 2009 and due to take effect from 1st March 2010.
China's first comprehensive system of marine pollution regulations take effect from 1st March 2010. The Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) is the enforcing agency for the Regulations supervising and administering prevention and control of marine pollution by ship operations. Before entering Chinese ports, ships carrying polluting hazardous cargo and all other ships over 10,000 gross tons must pre-contract with approved pollution response companies. Compulsory insurance is required to meet Chinese Maritime Code or 1992 CLC and Bunkers Convention where applicable.
The Club's earlier LP Bulletins 546 - 10/07 and 647 - 7/09 warn members of the serious risks that can be associated with the carriage of iron ore fines loaded in Indian ports. Reports of serious incidents continue and include two vessels loaded with this product that have capsized in the last two to three months. At the present time the Club is dealing with 12 current cases involving this commodity. This has increased its concern over safety when shipping iron ore from this area and has prompted this additional and strengthened warning to Members.