Our correspondents from the People’s Republic of China, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd, provided us with their latest circular highlighting Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration’s announcement on Strengthening the Safety Management of Ships with Machinery Failure which came into force on 01 July 2022.

The announcement aims to strengthen the management of ships with machinery failure in navigation to ensure the safety of ships entering and leaving Shanghai Port and maintain the safety and order of maritime traffic.

Punishment shall be imposed in accordance with Article 110 of the Maritime Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China if a ship conceals or fails to truthfully report machinery failure, as emphasised in the circular.

Read the complete circular here.

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