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2020-07
LP 55/2020 How to Identify Ship’s Position When Off the AIS Grid
In the event of technical malfunction and loss of the AIS signal, ships may be required to present position records and track records to “prove” themselves out of political and commercial considerations.
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2020-07
LP 54/2020 Something You Need to Know about IMO Number
The IMO ship identification number is a unique identifier that was originally introduced to register and manage ships flying flags of the contracting parties.
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2020-06
LP 53/2020 South Korea’s ECA Regulation to be Effective from 1 September 2020
The South Korea MOF has introduced the Special Act on Improving Air Quality in Port Areas, Etc., beginning on January 1st 2020 to limit ship sulphur emission and vessel speed.
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2020-06
LP 52/2020 ITF Sets Deadline for Seafarers to Exercise Repatriation Rights
ITF delivered a strong message on June 15 that it will assist hundreds of thousands of seafarers to exercise their rights to stop working, leave ships and return home.
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2020-06
LP 51/2020 The “Miracle Hope” – Letter of Indemnity to be Provided and Corresponding Clauses in Charterparties
The “Miracle Hope” case where the court construed the charterparty wording and supported the owner’s claim with the remedies of waiver and equitable estoppel should serve as a reminder for shipowners to protect their rights when making charterparties.