Tag: Nairobi Convention

  Liberian Registry makes delivery of Wreck Removal Convention certificates is faster and more convenient for shipowners. The system was set up to expedite shipowners’ compliance with the requirements of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 (WRC), which comes into force on 14 April, 2015.  The convention requires owners of vessels of 300 gt and above to carry a certificate as evidence of compliance that insurance or financial security is in place to cover their liability under the convention. David Pascoe, Head of Maritime Operations & Standards for the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the registry, says: “As with all regulatory issues affecting shipowners, Liberia has elected to take a highly proactive approach to WRC certification. Whether it be certificates for Liberian-flag ships or ships registered in States which are not a party to the WRC, owners find the online ordering process a speedy and efficient way to ensure their vessels are carrying a WRC certificate by the due date. “We are very pleased to be able to assist many States that are not yet a Party to the WRC by issuing certificates for their shipowners, as allowed under the convention.  ...

The Shipowners P&I Club issued a circular to remind operators that if the vessel is flagged in a State Party or calling at a port or offshore facility in a State Party it is a requirement to obtain a certificate from a WRC State Party attesting that insurance or other financial security is in force in accordance with the Nairobi International Convention on the removal of wrecks. The WRC provides that certificates must be obtained from the State in which a ship is flagged, providing that State is party to the Convention. Ships flagged in countries that are not parties will need to obtain a certificate from a relevant authority in a State Party. There is a full list of signatory states at the end of this circular. The following WRC States’ maritime authorities have on the date of publication of this circular agreed to issue certificates to ships flagged in countries that are not party to the Convention, subject to any conditions the relevant authority may apply. United Kingdom Germany Denmark Marshall Islands Liberia Palau Cook Islands Malta The International Group has been informed by the Merchant Shipping Directorate of Malta that the Convention will enter into force in Malta ...

Hong Kong Marine Department has issued Information  to promulgate the arrangements for Hong Kong registered ships to comply with the certification requirements under the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, which will enter into force on 14 April 2015 After the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (the Convention) enters into force on 14 April 2015, ships of 300 gross tonnage and above, wherever registered, trading in countries that have ratified the Convention will need to hold a certificate attesting that insurance or other financial security is in force in accordance with the provisions of this Convention (the Certificate). Preparation works for China to become a State Party are still being carried out. It is anticipated that extension of the application of the Convention to the Hong Kong Special Administration Region will be lagging behind the enforcement date for a considerably long period. In this connection, owners of Hong Kong registered ships shall approach any of the State Parties to obtain the Certificate before their ships trade to countries which are State Parties to the Convention Hong Kong Marine Department’s has liaised with certain State Parties. Replies from the Administrations of Germany, Marshall Islands and United ...

The insurance and certification requirements of the Convention on the Removal of Wrecks become effective this April. In this connection, the Danish Maritime Authority has a request for Danish companies and shipowners. On 14 April 2015, the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks enters into force. Therefore new regulations will be implemented All Danish ships of or above 20 GT (gross tonnage) must take out insurance or other financial security to cover the owner’s liability in connection with the removal of wrecks. The ships must not engage in trade at all if such insurance or other financial security is not held. The regulations apply to all types of ships – not just merchant ships, but also fishing vessels, passenger ships and recreational craft. Large ships of or above 300 GT must carry a certificate on board, certifying that they have the required insurance/financial security. If such a certificate is not carried on board, the ships must not engage in trade and are at risk of being detained – this is so in Denmark, Bulgaria, Congo, Cook Islands, India, Iran, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Morocco, Nigeria, Palau, Great Britain and Germany. The requirement to carry a certificate also applies to ...

Liberia acceded to the Nairobi International Wreck Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, on 8 January 2015. It is thus far the largest flag state party to the convention. The Nairobi Convention covers shipwrecks that could have a potential adverse effect on the safety of lives and property at sea, as well as the marine environment. When it enters into force on 14 April, 2015, it will fill a gap in the existing international legal framework by providing the first set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective removal of wrecks. Liberia has agreed to extend the scope of the convention to its territory, including its territorial sea.The Liberian Registry is prepared to start issuing wreck removal convention certificates to ensure that its flagged vessels have evidence of compliance prior to the convention’s entry into force. It is also prepared to issue certificates for shipowners with vessels registered in states that are not yet a party to the convention. David Pascoe, Head of Maritime Operations & Standards for the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the registry, says, “The Nairobi Convention is designed to create consistency in the treatment of ...

The Cook Islands has acceded to the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007.  His Excellency Captain Ian Finley,  Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Cook Islands to IMO (8 January) met IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu at IMO HQ to hand over the instrument of accession.  The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, will provide the legal basis for States to remove, or have removed, shipwrecks that may have the potential to affect adversely the safety of lives, goods and property at sea, as well as the marine environment. The Convention will fill a gap in the existing international legal framework by providing the first set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective removal of wrecks located beyond the territorial sea. The new Convention also includes an optional clause enabling States Parties to apply certain provisions to their territory, including their territorial sea. You can also read the following related article below: Update on the Nairobi Convention on the removal of wrecks   Source: IMOIn the origin, I was explicit with you propecia before and after has changed my being. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just ...

Latest Circular issued the the International Group of P&I Clubs informed operators that the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (“WRC”) enters into force on 14 April 2015. Article 12 of the WRC provides that “the registered owner of a ship of 300 gross tonnage and above and flying the flag of a State Party shall be required to maintain insurance or other financial security, such as a guarantee of a bank or similar institution, to cover liability under this Convention in an amount equal to the limits of liability under the applicable national or international limitation regime, but in all cases not exceeding an amount calculated in accordance with article 6(1)(b) of the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976, as amended”. It is also a requirement to obtain a certificate from a WRC State Party attesting to such insurance. All International Group Clubs have agreed to issue Blue Cards so that Members may apply for a WRC certificate.   Certificates must be obtained from the State in which a ship is flagged, providing the State is party to the Convention. Ships flagged in countries that are not parties will need to obtain a certificate from ...

On 14 April 2014 the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 ("the Convention") achieved the requisite number of ratifications (10) triggering the entry into force conditions. The Convention will enter into force in State Parties on 14 April 2015. The Convention provides a strict liability, compensation and compulsory insurance regime for States affected by a maritime casualty. It makes the registered owner of a ship liable for locating, marking and removing a wreck deemed to be a hazard in a State's Convention area. Key definitions and terms employed in the Convention are explained at the end of this circular. Scope of the Convention There is provision in Article 3(2) for a State Party to include the territorial sea within the scope of the Convention. So far three States (Bulgaria, Denmark and the United Kingdom) have extended the scope of the Convention to their territorial sea. In States which do not exercise this option, the Convention will apply in the exclusive economic zone but not the territorial sea. The International Group submitted a paper in April 2014 to the International Maritime Organisation Legal Committee reminding States that they may not avail themselves of the right of direct action ...

Impact of Upcoming Regulations on Wreck Removal

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