Club Circular and Information for the weeks 50 – 51/2011 and 01 – 02/2012

AMERICAN CLUB:
* Circular No. 37/11 of December 13, 2011: United States Economic Sanctions in regard to Syria
* Circular No. 38/11 of December 14, 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Circular No. 39/11 of December 22, 2011: Turkey – New Fuel Oil Sulphur Content Regulations
* Circular No. 40/11 of December 23, 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships – update
* Circular No. 01/12 of January 5th, 2012: Additional US economic sanctions with respect to Iran
* Circular No. 02/12 of January 6th, 2012: US Pollution – California: Changes in Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRS) Requirement
* Member Alert of December, 27th, 2011: Economic Sanctions Update: US Libya Sanctions lifted

BRITANNIA:
* Circular of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships attaching a)  A recommended spill response contract and authorization letter for agents b) A partial list of approved SPROs
* Circular of December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)

GARD:
* Member Circular No. 11-11 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
* Member Circular No. 12-11 of December 2011: Sanctions – update
* Member Circular No. 13-11 of December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Member Circular No. 14-11 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships - UPDATE
* Member Circular No. 15-11 of January 2012: Amendments to the Rules for 2012
* Loss Prevention Circular No. 13-11 of December 2011: Dangers to crew during in-transit fumigation of cargo
* Member Circular No. 16-11 of January 2012: US Pollution – California – Changes in Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRS) Requirement
* Circular: GARD Alert of December 22nd 2011: Turkey – New requirements for fuel oil sulphur content
* Circular: GARD Alert of December  19th 2011: UPDATE – Instructions regarding weapons and armed security guards onboard commercial vessels in Egypt
* Circular: GARD Alert – Gard environment – dd. January 5th, 2012: Mediterranean countries agree on voluntary interim ballast water management regulations
* Gard Loss Prevention Circular – Gard people - No. 14-11 of December 2011: The impact of diet on performance and health

LONDON P&I CLUB:
* Circular:  The London Steamship ALERT of December 19th 2011: US, UK & EU Iran Sanctions legislation – update on recent developments
* Circular:  The London Steamship ALERT of January 12, 2012: Iran, Syria and North Korea Sanctions Legislation – Proposed 180 day Rule, Certification and Enhanced Inspections

REATS MARINE:
* Circular of 30th December 2011: The People’s Republic of China – Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Vessel-induced Marine Pollution
* Circular of 5th January 2012: EU Directive brings LLMC 1996 limits to all Member States

SCHUTZVEREIN DT. RHEDER:
* Circular: Circular No. 11/12 – November/December 2011: I. Internal Matters: Annual Meeting / II. In Practice: 1. Time charter, non-payment of hire 2. Collision of vessel and shore cranes 3. Insurance certificate in EU ports, EU Directive 2009/20/EC 4. China, Agreement for Ship Pollution Response / III. Judgement: Voyage charter, whether owners required to give notice of readiness at second loading port, waiver / IV. Lawyers: The Association’s Board of Directors has appointed Dr. M. Fehmi Ülgener of Ülgerner Law Office, Istanbul as the Association’s confidential lawyer in Turkey – Appendix: Index of Circulars 1 -12/2011

SHIPOWNERS:
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 08/12/2011: Mustang Survival Recall Notice – worldwide
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 15/12/2011: Amendments to the IMDG Code - worldwide
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 15/12/2011: Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2 – worldwide
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 18/12/2011: New confirmed space regulation – worldwide
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 05/01/2012: Ship Handling – use of anchors to assist manoeuvring off the berth - worldwide
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 10/01/2012: Increased penalties for pollution offences - worldwide
* Circular of December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Circular of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
* Circular of December 2011: Can Members rely solely on Knock for Knock for Protection?
* Circular: Case Study of 09/01/2012 – Case No. 0912012 – Vessel type: Fishing vessel – Heading: Loose fish cause list
* Circular: Case Study of 10/01/2012 – Case No. 10012012 – Vessel type: Jet Boat – Heading: Jet boat swamped in atrocious conditions

STANDARD LONDON:
* Brochure: The Standard SAFETY of November 2011: In this edition: In Focus: - the management and control of contractors / Safety Alerts: - cargo declaration forms for bulk cargoes that may liquefy; -fake emergency escape breathing devices; - the dangers of overweight rescue boats / Surveyors’ Notes: - gangways and accommodation ladders; - sampling points on oily water separators; - dangerous practices with gauging devices on fuel and lube oil tanks / Regulation Updates: - International Maritime Organisation; - International Labour Organisation update / Standard Club Safety and Loss Prevention Update: - Videotel Hazard Series; - Human Element Seminars 2011

STANDARD BERMUDA:
* Newsletter: STANDARD BULLELTIN of December 2011: In this issue: 2011 Member and broker survey / Board Meeting and Annual General Meeting of 04/11/2011 / Oil major vetting and ‘approvals’ / Events / Club news
* Circular of 8 December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
* Circular of 19 December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Circular of 24 December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships - update

STANDARD WAR RISKS:
* Circular of 13 December 2011: Additional Premium Areas

STEAMSHIP MUTUAL BERMUDA:
* Brochure: Steamship Mutual Life at Sea… – Pre Renewal Report 2011
* Circular B.561 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships – UPDATE
* Circular B.562 of December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Circular B.563 of January 2012: US Pollution – California – Changes in Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs) Requirement

STEAMSHIP MUTUAL LONDON:
* Circular L.170 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships – UPDATE
* Circular L.171 of December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Circular L.172 of January 2012: US Pollution – California – Changes in Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs) Requirement

TT CLUB:
Circular: TT Talk 154 of 22nd December 2011 – In this issue: 1. Sanctions impact commerce / 2. Facilitating combined air/sea supply chains

UK P&I CLUB:
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 799 – 12/11 – dd. Friday 9th December 2011: Global Sulphur Limit Reduction – Worldwide
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 800 – 12/11 – dd. Friday 16th December 2011: Ammunition Misdeclaration Fines – India
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 801 – 12/11 – dd. Friday 23rd December 2011: Enhanced Sulphur emission regulations – California USA
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 802 – 12/11 – dd. Friday 30th December 2011: MLC ratification - worldwide
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 803 – 01/12 – dd. Friday 6th January 2012: Advance fee fraud – West Africa
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 804 – 01/12 – dd. Friday 6th January 2012: Nickel Ore Fatality – South China Sea
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 805 – 01/12 – dd. Friday 13th January 2012: Limited port access to surveyor; Ilyichevsk - Ukraine
* Brochure: UK P&I Club – Loss Prevention – The UK P&I Club is committed to safety. Its high-level loss prevention programme – the most extensive in the industry – aims to offset rising claims and maintain quality amongst Members.
* Newsletter: UK P&I Club – Legal Briefing of December 2011: Australia toughens maritime pollution laws
* Brochure: UK P&I Club – Bodily Injury News of November 2011: Round Table Seminar 2011 – Civil and criminal investigation of a maritime casualty / Piracy – Brief overview of issues and concerns / Primary Duty Rule – A forgotten defense?
* Circular 15/11 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
* Circular 16/11 of December 2011: Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
* Brochure: UK P&I  Club – AUF KURS – December 2011: In this issue: Strength and service – An update on financial progress and future prospects / New Director on Board – UK Club welcomes another German shipowner to its Board / Update on UK Defence Club – A landmark ruling favourable to shipowners

UK DEFENCE CLUB:
* Circular Ref. 2011/6 of December 2011: Proposed Rule Changes – 2012/2013 Rules
* Circular of 15th December 2011: Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 19th January 2012 at London and Form of Proxy (Ref. 5640)

WEST OF ENGLAND:
* Circular: Notice to Members No. 26 2011/2012 of December 2011: Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships

Club Circular and Information for the weeks 48 – 49/2011

AMERICAN CLUB:
* Circular No. 35/11 of November 30, 2011: Additional U.S. Economic Sanctions with respect to Iran
* Circular No. 36/11 of December 8, 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships

BRITANNIA:
* Newsletter: Britannia HEALTH WATCH – Volume 1 / Issue 1 of November 2011: Contents: Heart attacks – what to watch out for / Sweet sorrow / Exercise regime onboard / Is your medicine chest stocked up?
* Circular of November: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships

JAPAN P&I CLUB:
* Brochure: The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual P&I Club – Annual Report  2011

LONDON P&I CLUB:
* Newsletter:  London P&I Club – Club NEWS – Issue 64 of December 2011: In this Issue: Simon Chapman on the ICA 2011 / Member Focus – Guangdong Yudean Shipping Co. Ltd. / Club People David Nichol
* Circular Ref. 5:440 dd. 23rd November 2011: Class 5 (P&I) and Class 8 (FD&D) Open Policy Years

SHIPOWNERS:
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 25/11/2011: Safe Handling of Containers - worldwide
* Circular: LOOKOUT of 25/11/2011: Navigation under pilotage - worldwide

STANDARD LONDON:
* Circular of 28th November 2011: Open Policy Years and Renewal 2012

STANDARD BERMUDA:
* Circular of 15 November 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
* Circular of 28 November 2011: Amendments to the Bye-Laws and Rules of the Association

STEAMSHIP MUTUAL BERMUDA:
* Circular Ref. B.560 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
* Circular: Steamship Mutual – RISK ALERT Ref. RA 30 of December 2011: Iranian Sanctions

STEAMSHIP MUTUAL LONDON:
* Circular Ref. L.169 of December 2011: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships

TT CLUB:
* Newsletter: TT Talk 153 of 8th December 2011 – In this issue: 1. When the music stops… / 2. Winter preparations

UK P&I CLUB:
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 797 – 11/11 – dd. Friday 25th November 2011: Effective security measures - Worldwide
* Loss Prevention Bulletin – 798 – 12/11 – dd. Friday 2nd December 2011: High fines from defect reporting procedure - Worldwide
* Brochure: UK P&I Club – US Pollution Risks of July 2011: COFR  and VRP Requirements – Federal & State Summaries

WEST OF ENGLAND:
* Circular: Notice to Members No. 25 2011/2012 of November 2011: Renewals 2012/2013

Club Circular and Information for the weeks 12 – 14/2009

AMERICAN P&I CLUB:
- Circular No. 09/09 of March 13, 2009: Condition Survey Reqs. for Tankers Carrying Heavy Fuel Oil as Cargo

CHARTERERS P&I CLUB:
- 2009 Terms and Conditions and Correspondents Book
- Notice to clients regarding change of security with effect from 01.01.2009

GARD:
- Charterers and Traders Corporate Responsibility on Thursday, 23 April 2009

SKULD:
- SKULD Magazine BEACON – Issue 193 of March 2009

STANDARD (BERMUDA):
- P&I and Defence Rules and Correpsondents 2009/10

STANDARD (LONDON):
- P&I Rules and Correspondents

STEAMSHIP MUTUAL:
- P&I Rules and List of Correspondents 2009/2010

TT CLUB:
- Ref.: 2009/01 – Annual Report & Financial Highlights 2008

UK P&I CLUB:
- LP Bulletin 628 – 3/09 – Oil Record Books and Illegal Overboard Discharge – Worldwide
- LP Bulletin 629 – 3/09 – Asian Gypsy Moths - Worldwide

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