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JAPAN ACCEDES TO THE BUNKER CONVENTION AND THE WRECK REMOVAL CONVENTION
Published: September 10, 2020
On 1 July 2020 the Government of Japan deposited its instrument of accession to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 and the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007. The conve...
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG (BMSB) SEASONAL PRECAUTIONS
Published: September 10, 2020
In response to the threats posed by BMSB, Australia and New Zealand’s BMSB seasonal measures have been strengthened to manage the threat of BMSB arriving in Australia and New Zealand during 2020–21 BMSB risk season. BMSB are frequently found in g...
PHILIPPINES: ARMED ROBBERY
Published: September 4, 2020
Batangas Anchorage, Philippines Two incidents of armed robbery against ships at Batangas Anchorage, Philippines were reported to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre during the week of 18 – 24 August 2020. In both incidents the perpetrators demons...
CHINA: TEMPORARY NAVIGATION BAN
Published: September 4, 2020
MSA Prohibited Military Exercise Areas Correspondents in China advise that the China MSA has published several navigational warnings relating to military exercises in the following regions: Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea and South China Sea. T...
GHANAIAN PORTS: PORT STATE CONTROL FINES
Published: September 4, 2020
Warning of Port State Control Fines Local correspondents, Africa Marine, advise that they have recently seen an increase in Port State Control fines imposed on ships at Ghanaian ports. Local inspectors are visiting ships and paying particular attenti...
INTERNATIONAL RADIO MEDICAL CENTRE BASED IN ROME (CIRM)
Published: September 4, 2020
Britannia is proud to support the very valuable services provided by the International Radio Medical Centre based in Rome (CIRM). Founded in 1935, CIRM provides free round-the-clock medical assistance to seafarers of all nationalities on ships of any...
APPLICATION FOR LAID-UP RETURN
Published: August 27, 2020
Download: Application for laid up return 27-08-2020 ( 0.042 MB)
GUIDANCE ON SHIP LAY-UP
Published: August 27, 2020
The shipping industry transports 90% of the world’s trade and is naturally influenced by global volatile market trends. Owners constantly have to review the utilisation of their tonnage in order to suit the demand within their segment. Often the mo...
CHINA: VESSELS ARRIVING WITH CREW MEMBERS TESTING POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Published: August 20, 2020
Correspondents Oasis P&I have issued Circular No.: 2009, outlining the measures taken by Chinese Authorities when a ship arrives at a port in China with crew members who have tested positive for COVID-19. The local Customs Authority conducts COVI...
LEBANON: PORT OF BEIRUT – UPDATE
Published: August 20, 2020
P&I Correspondents Maurice G. Mouracadé & Co. have advised us that the container terminal at Quay 16 at the port of Beirut is currently operational, and two ships have been discharging wheat at Quays 13 & 14. Members are advised to conta...