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Some jurisdictions have imposed local regulations which restrict or prohibit the discharge of wash water from scrubbers within their waters.

On 16 December 2022 the EU adopted the 9 package of Russian sanctions including a number of Regulations and Decisions. Britannia P&I Club issued update to remind operation in which circumstances the EU sanctions apply. 

Britannia P&I informs operators to be vigilant when carrying olive margine, warning about the risks of liquefaction, that can affect a safe operation onboard.

Cargo liquefaction remains a key concern for shipping safety, with a total of 70 lives lost in 5 casualties between 2012-2021. This accounts for 76.1% of the total loss of life in shipping for this period, according to INTERCARGO.

As Simon Rapley, Divisional Director, Britannia Club, notes, emergency response on board vessels is normally comprehensively covered by the Emergency Guidance Manual. However, often a very important interface is overlooked and that is the interaction between the bridge and engine room teams.

Britannia P&I Club published guidance for containerships to deal with parametric roll motions. In the guidance, Britannia explains how can ships identify parametric roll and what is triggering it.

On 21 July 2022 the European Union published a “Maintenance and Alignment Package” in respect of its sanctions programme against Russia. The package includes amendments to Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014. The changes of most relevance to shipping are in relation to dealings with Russian State-owned entities in the context of the carriage of Russian oil to non-EU destinations.

Britannia Club informs operators about an update of Paperless Trading Electronic Trading Systems to E-TITLE and the cancellation of R3 ownership.

Britannia Club's correspondents in China informed about the latest updates on COVID-19 restrictions currently in place in ports around the country. 

Britannia Club's local local office in Singapore informed that a number of foreign flagged ships have been arrested after Indonesia imposed a ban on some forms of palm oil.