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The Japan P&I Club informs about groundings that took place at Argentina’s main channel and their impacts on the “Paso Cortada Isla Nueva” channel in Parana River. The Navigational Authorities have established as main channel the “PASO CORTADA ISLA NUEVA”, which goes from 335 km to 345 km of the Parana River, replacing the previous one which was round the island.

The Japan P&I Club has issued Bulletin regarding"ECDIS”, where it explains the functions, familiarization training and a few important points of its operation.

Japan P&I notes a recent increase of customs fines for Masters who are not declaring cash on board at Bejaia, Algeria. The Club recommends that Masters inform their local agents and declare any cash on board to the customs. The declaration will be handed to customs authorities in their presence.

The Japan P&I Club informs about a new increase of cases of robbery and pilferage on board anchored vessels overnight with persons armed with guns and rifles.

During rainy season from November to April in the Philippines, Japan P&I Club advises to take more precautious measures regarding the carriage of wet Nickel Ore Cargoes in bulk from Surigao, Philippines, as it can liquefy with catastrophic results.

The Japan P&I Club informs that in addition to the normal “under keel clearance”(UKC) 0.6m for vessels with drafts over 10.36m in River Plate basin and River Parana, some extra UKC will be required.

The Japan P&I Club has issued circular regarding the change of the Egyptian local authorities' guidelines for the import of wheat, which enforces zero tolerance on wheat affected by the Ergot Fungus.

Japan P&I Club has issued report in order to provide information on piracy at Lagos/Port Harcourt in Nigeria.

The Japan P&I Club has issued a special circular referring to the condition surveys carried out during 2015 with the aim to prevent various types of incidents by checking risk factors, regardless of the impact they may have, that could eventually lead to claims.

The Japan P&I Club informs about the recent navigation warnings of China Waters issued by MSA China.