In February 2016 we reported the following:
Circulars
Iran trading – P and I cove
22 Feb – The Club has published updated and useful information about the residual Iran sanctions following Implementation Day on 16 January 2016.
Club News
P&I and FD&D rules 2016/2017
23 Feb – The Swedish Club P&I and FD&D Rules is now available as a pdf on our web.
Member Alerts
Iran Sanctions 2016
The Club has published updated and useful information about the residual Iran sanctions following Implementation Day on 16 January 2016.
Possible draft restrictions due to “El Niño” Phenomenon
18 Feb – The Panama Canal is anticipating the possibility that sometime in April 2016 draft restrictions may be imposed on transiting vessels.
IMO HNS Guide – Published by the IMO HNS Correspondence Group
11 Feb – The IMO HNS Correspondence group has published information regarding the HNS convention, benefits and statistics on chemicals trades.
South African Maritime Safety Authority Marine Notice
10 Feb – Owners and Masters of ships navigating around the coast of South Africa, who may require the ship to
stop and/or anchor for immobilization, repairs or lay-up within the Territorial Waters or Internal Waters,
must apply through a local Shipping Agent to the nearest Principal Officer (PO), for the Authority’s permission to do so.
Zika virus
4 Feb – US Coast Guard has issued a bulletin on the Zika virus concerning, inter alia, US requirements in case of any incidents on board vessels.
Circular Customs port of Necochea Storelist
4 Feb – From 2 February, the store list declaration can be presented to the customs authorities in the English language and is applicable to all other Argentinean ports.
EU issue Guidelines on Place of Refuge
1 Feb – EU has issued a set of guidelines to supplement the IMO guidelines to assist parties how to act in case of a marine casualty when a vessel needs a place of refuge.
Press Release
The Swedish Club maintains a steady performance
19 Feb – The Swedish Club has reported that its results ahead of the closure of the renewal season on February 20, 2016, will show numbers being on a par with last year, in line with its policy of balanced growth and solid performance.
Out and About
Academy Asian Tour 2016
29 Feb – To better serve our Asian Clients The Swedish Club Academy temporarily moved to Asia and has successfully held MRM events continuously during January and February.
The Swedish Club contribute in drafting industry contract
18 Feb – The ROPAXTIME time charter party for passenger-carrying RoRo ferries, approved for publication by BIMCO’s Documentary Committee on 3 June 2015, was presented at the RoRo Shipping Conference in Gothenburg by Anders Leissner, Corporate Legal Director at the Club.
Member Alert is published by The Swedish Club as a service to members. While the information is believed correct, the Club cannot assume responsibility for completeness or accuracy.