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UK P&I Club – ECDIS : Navigational and Claims issues

a ECDIS is seen as major step forward in safe ship operation and protection of the environment The mandatory introduction of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems is seen as a major step forward in safe ship operation and protection of the environmentThe UK P&I Club issues brochure regarding ECDIS- Navigational and claims issues. The attached brochure attempts to provide a user friendly guide to the mystery surrounding electronic chart display and information systems (ECDIS). It is in three sections.The first section provides the reader with a general introduction to ECDIS and the legislation that governs its operation. The second section focuses on theoperational aspects of ECDIS considering the requirements of generic and type specific training in further detail.The final section considers the legal effect of failure to meet the statutory ECDIS requirements and the effect on claims where levels of operation or knowledge of ECDIS are considered to be a factor or fundamental link in the chain of causation leading to an incident.For more information, click here.Source: The UK P&I Club

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The UK P&I Club issues bulletin regarding Argentine customs practices

Officials in Argentinean ports are strengthening their resolve in the execution of their duties The UK P&I Club issues bulletin regarding Argentine customs practices as follows:It has come to the attention to the Club that some customs officials in Argentinean ports are strengthening their resolve in the execution of their duties.Regrettably this is not the first time the Club has had to advise members regarding the stern and precise practices of Argentine customs officials. The Club issued similar advice in bulletins 178 & 358 pertaining to fines arising from the apparent miss declarations of ships stores, bunkers, spares and the like.The situation seems to arise from the first incidence of inspection at the vessels first entry at an Argentinean port. Customs require a "stores list" which has to be submitted to the customs officials at the time of clearing the vessel. It is important that in addition to the usual lists submitted during customs inspections that the vessel should also include details of bunkers, lube oils, paints, chemicals, spare parts, stores, of food and supplies etc in their entirety.When a vessel is boarded at a later stage by Customs Officers to inspect what has been declared in the "store list" ...

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The UK P&I Club issues bulletin regarding death at sea

Correct guidance for actions should be done for the preservation of a dead body The UK P&I Club issues bulletin regarding death at sea. (This bulletin is a re-issue of Bulletin 609 - 11/08)In a previous incident, where the master of a vessel obtained professional medical advice on the storage of a deceased crewmember while at sea, the master was provided with incorrect guidance which could have resulted in the body's condition becoming damaged.It is a common misconception that the best course of action, to preserve a dead body, is to freeze it. However, when a body is frozen the tissues dehydrate and the body develops freezer burn, and the skin turns black. This can have a negative impact on the interpretation of injuries, as well as on attempts at visual recognition by family members. Efforts to minimise distress to family members, who will clearly be going through a very difficult and emotional time, is welcome.Rapid freezing of bodies can cause post-mortem injury, including cranial fracture. Handling bodies when they are frozen can also cause fracture, which will negatively influence the investigation and make the medico-legal interpretation of the examination results difficult.Also, if frozen, it takes about three days for ...

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The UK P&I Club – Two new taxes on maritime traffic became applicable

From 15 August 2011 for a transitional period It has been reported that two new taxes on maritime traffic became applicable from 15 August 2011 for a transitional period. Both taxes will be collected by the Agence Nationale des Affaires Maritime (National Agency of Maritime Affairs or ANAM).The first tax is a fixed sum of FCFA 2,295,850.00 (Euros 3,500.00) which will be charged for each vessel trading in Senegalese ports. The tax will not be levied against vessels calling for repairs or technical operations.The vessel's agents will be required to pay 50% of the tax before vessel's arrival and the remaining 50% within 30 days after she sails.The second tax will relate to both imported and exported cargoes and will be calculated on the basis of one standard rate of FCFA 200.00 per ton (Euros 0.3049). It will not apply to staple products such as rice, food oils, sugar, cereals, garlic, potatoes, onions and milk or to exported fruit and vegetables.Payment of this tax will be required before the cargo is delivered or collected.If you have any further queries it is best to direct them to your local agent in Senegal.Source: The UK P&I Club

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UK P&I Club issues bulletin re Carriage of lithium ion batteries

The crash of an Asiana Airlines cargo plane has spurred interest The UK P&I Club issues bulletin re Carriage of lithium ion batteries as follows:The crash last month of an Asiana Airlines cargo plane has spurred interest by transport officials in the US to continue to push for an upgrading of lithium ion batteries from Class 9 to Class 4.2.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US was keen to pursue a path in order to upgrade the DG classification of lithium-ion batteries after the crash of a similar plane last September in Dubai. However opposition from a broad coalition of industry opponents coupled with the slow moving process of changing such a regulation has hampered efforts so far.If the FAA is successful in its bid to reclassify these goods revisions to the relevant entries in the IMDG code would have to be made. This would obviously have an effect on transporting these goods by sea and would be a benefit to the safety of vessels a carrying these goods.However this process is likely to be slow. In the meantime the Club would like to reinforce its position as previously stated in Bulletin 540 which the Club issued in August ...

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UK P&I Club provides information for new customs regulations re Iraqi ports

Cargo imports are certified to be in conformity with Iraqi standards The UK P&I Club provides information for new customs regulations regarding Iraqi ports as follows:There has been some confusion surrounding a new customs regulation that has been imposed upon Iraqi ports recently. The regulation requires that cargo imports are certified to be in conformity with Iraqi standards.Most imported goods now require certification to confirm that they are in conformity with Iraqi Standards issued by the Central Organisation for Standardisation and Quality Control. These certificates can be issued by BV or SGS. The regulation was originally scheduled to come into force in May 2011, but implementation was eventually reportedly delayed until January 2012.However, in July the customs at Umm Qasr announced that the regulation would be implemented with immediate effect and that there will be no exceptions. It should be noted that this has little effect on major government imports such as the basic food ration distribution, power projects, or oil sector development.This regulation does affect the container trade which has been increasingly used by smaller traders importing a wide range of goods. It has been reported that a large number of containers have been delayed inside the port awaiting ...

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The UK P&I Club provides information for port damage claims in South America

Claims relating to damage to dock walls, quay sides and other port facilities The UK P&I Club provides information for port damage claims in South America as follows:It has come to the attention of the Club that claims relating to damage to dock walls, quay sides and other port facilities are on the increase.Recently, one of the Club's Members was issued with a Letter of Protest in a port in Chile for causing damage to a pier whilst coming alongside.It was apparent to the Master of the vessel that the damage was not caused by his vessel, the quayside being generally in a bad state of repair in various locations.It was noted on this particular occasion that the fenders, used truck tyres, were inadequate to handle such a large vessel and that the swell inside the port was considerable. The port did not have adequate protection from a long Pacific swell.Another worrying fact in this case was that the LOP was issued to the vessel, not on arrival at the time of the alleged damage, but only 15 minutes prior to departure, leaving the Master with very little option but to sign for receipt of the LOP.In cases where the ...

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The UK P&I Club issues bulletin re Washington State Vessel Emergency Reporting Requirements- USA

Operators have to notify the Department of Ecology of any vessel emergency The UK P&I Club issues bulletin regarding Washington State Vessel Emergency Reporting Requirements in USA as follows:The Department of Ecology of the State of Washington has instituted new rules effective July 22, 2011 requiring vessel operators to notify the Department of Ecology of any vessel emergency that results in the discharge of oil or the threat of a discharge of oil within 1 hour of the incident. We strongly urge Members to take notice of the new law and ensure all vessels are equipped with the contact information for the Emergency Management Division (EMD) 1-800-258-5990.Session Law ESHB 1186 became effective in Washington State July 22, 2011. Section 8 of 1186 deals with notification requirements.Also of note is the provision increasing the Washington State per gallon oil spill liabilities. Details of this and the notification requirements are found in the amendment to the Revised Code of Washington 88.46.100 ("RCW 88.46.100").Section 8 of the regulation detailing the reporting requirements is reproduced below for convenience.QUOTESec. 8. RCW 88.46.100 and 2000 c 69 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:Regarding a vessel emergency, the owner or operator of a covered ...

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Visa requirements when visiting Nigeria ports

Information by the UK P&I Club Club Members are expressing concern over requirements for cadets, supernumeraries and supercargoes onboard to possess a valid visa when visiting Nigerian Ports. Members with vessels frequently trading to Nigeria say that it is difficult to obtain such visas, imposes substantial administrative problems and is not viable for vessels in worldwide trade.Fines of US$ 2000 per infringement are being charged to vessels allegedly due to non-compliance with visa regulations (relevant regulations can be found at )Immigration authorities' recognise cadets, supernumeraries and supercargoes to be classified as passengers and as such require valid entry visas.In recent incidents Immigration officers are very actively scrutinising crew contracts, seaman's discharge books, passports and Certificates of Competencies to look for any minor discrepancy for which they impose the fine of US$ 2000.It is also noted that the level of compliance to these regulations and the fines imposed by the Immigration officials may vary between differing immigration Officers.Source: The UK P&I Club

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Paris &Tokyo MOU: Structural safety and Load Line compliance CIC

Information by the UK P&I Club Over the last 8 years deficiencies related to structural safety and load lines account for 15% of the total number of deficiencies found in the Paris MOU region. With this in mind the Paris & Tokyo MOU have conjoined to take part in a joint concentrated inspection campaign (CIC)Structural safety for ship types other than bulk carriers and compliance with the Load Line Convention in general have never been addressed with the special attention typical for a CIC.The Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU will be joined by the members of the Viña del Mar Agreement, the Indian Ocean MOU, the Mediterranean MOU and the Black Sea MOU who will follow the same routine during the campaign. This means this concentrated inspection campaign will be in force in some form or another almost world wide. The only regions not covered will be the West African states, The United States and some Caribbean Islands (excepting of course those countries which are not party to any MOU regarding Port state control)This inspection campaign will begin 1 SEPTEMBER 2011 and will run for 3 months, ending on 30 November 2011. The focus of Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) ...

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