Tag: Alert!

Japan P&I Club, has issued an alert from the Chinese law firm Wang Jing & Co., which is attached the risks in the claims for injury, illness or death of Chinese seafarers expatriate.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator, issued a marine safety advisory to share important observations and lessons learned to improve navigational watchkeeping.

The Moroccan Ministry of Health has issued a new circular regarding ships arriving in Morocco from French ports. 

According to Lloyd’s Register, the IMO has adopted a new mandatory International Code for Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code). It is mandated through a new Chapter XV in SOLAS, which enters into force on 1 July 2024.

According to a United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure circular, double banking is strictly prohibited for all types of ships in UAE waters including the exclusive economic zones without the permission from the local port authorities or the Federal Maritime Administration (FMA).

According to Loyd’s Register, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted amendments to the International Life-Saving Appliance Code (LSA Code) on requirements for lifeboats, launching and embarkation appliances that come into force on 1 January 2024.

According to Loyd’s Register, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted amendments to the SOLAS Convention, Resolution MSC.81(70) and the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code, which come into force on 1 January 2024.

The UK P&I Club has issued an alert addressing a situation on board one of their Members’ vessels concerning a coal cargo shipment from the East coast of the USA. The cargo is emitting dangerously high levels of methane.

American Club has issued a notice for members clarifying US Customs and Border Protection policy in New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding ship slops (petroleum residue) and sludge (petroleum waste).

According to LLoyd's Register, a product alert has been issued for the Thrane & Thrane Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) units, model TT-3026X. Since 26 March 2023, the Global Positioning System (GPS) modules of older TT-3026X models have not been working properly after a change in the GPS navigation message signals (GPS rollover).