Following a more intense focus on sub standard shipping, more rigid rules have been imposed for collection of information and surveys on ships entered or entering the Club. Two important aspects are outlined in this Member Alert which is applicable with immediate effect.

A. 2006 Renewals: Current Members with tankers – ten (10) years or more – built 1996 or earlier.

The Club will collect information if the vessel has carried HFO as cargo during 2005. If Affirmative the vessel will be subject to a condition survey, unless:
i. a condition survey has been carried out during last twelve (12) months;
ii. a Special Survey has been carried out the last six (6) months;
iii. the vessel has achieved CAP 1 or CAP 2 status
Each vessel carrying HFO as cargo shall be surveyed every three (3) years thereafter.

DEFINITION HFO: By Heavy Fuel Oil is meant a residual fuel with a kinematic viscosity of 380 centipoise when measured at 50 degrees Celsius by test method ISO 3104.

B. All vessels entering the Club for P&I cover – twelve (12) years or more – built 1994 or earlier.

All vessels with an age of twelve (12) years or more will be subject to a condition survey to enter the Club for P&I.

The Club may require at its own discretion a condition survey for any ship entering the Club even if the ship is less than twelve years of age.

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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.