The London P&I Club Alert
The London P&I Club has issued alert regarding the situation on port of Libya.
The fighting between militias has been intensifying, with Tripoli airport closed after being attacked by rockets earlier this week.
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Given the volatile situation, shipowners calling at Libya should carefully assess their contractual obligations and remedies in light of the current ongoing instability. Further, shipowners considering fixing vessels to call in Libya should give due consideration to contractual measures that might be taken to try to avoid and/or negate future issues arising out of such instability.
Shipowners are also reminded that Libya is still subject to financial sanctions by the UK, EU, US and UN, including the recent UN ban on illicit crude oil exports from Libya and authorising inspection of suspect ships on high seas. Shipowners should therefore continue to exercise due diligence when engaging in activities with Libyan entities and/or connections.
Source: London P&I Club