PROTECTING
OCEAN INDUSTRIES

8 August 2019

Venezuela Sanctions – increased scope

On 5 August 2019 the US administration significantly increased scope of sanctions against the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

5 August 2019

Force Majeure - Court of Appeal clarification

Charterers cannot rely on a force majeure clause if they would have failed to provide the cargo in any event. The Court of Appeal reverses decision on damages but upholds reasoning on liability.

30 July 2019

Tokyo and Paris MoU: Concentrated Inspection Campaign

A joint concentrated inspection campaign on emergency systems and procedures has been launched by Tokyo MOU and Paris MOU and will commence on 1 September 2019.

25 July 2019

MARPOL annex VI - Sulphur Cap 2020 - Tank cleaning guidance

Fuel oil tanks should be cleaned on regular basis to remove build-up of sediments and sludge.

23 July 2019

Strait of Hormuz - security guidance

Following the events on Friday 19 July in the Straits of Hormuz, BIMCO, the ICS, Intertanko and the OCIMF have drafted the following reporting guidance.

15 July 2019

New US procedure for reporting non-availability of compliant fuel and the issuance of FONARs - MARPOL Annex VI - Sulphur Cap 2020

On 28 June 2019, the USCG published a new procedure for notification of non-availability of compliant fuel.

2 July 2019

New Loss Prevention posters available to members and clients

Skuld’s Loss Prevention and Technical Management team has produced new safety awareness posters to be used on board Skuld entered vessels.

25 June 2019

US Supreme Court ruling on punitive damages

The US Supreme Court ruling on 24 June 2019 in The Dutra Group v. Batterton will have an important impact on the damages which may be recoverable in US personal injury claims.

25 June 2019