11
2017-05
LP 022/2017 Philippines – inaccurate test certificates for nickel ore pose serious risk
Despite the well-publicized risks of cargo liquefaction, problems with wet nickel ore cargoes shipped out of the Philippines persist. At the heart of the problem lies inaccurate cargo declarations and certificates provided by the shippers.
23
2017-03
LP 014/2017 Vietnam: Illegal Sand Sales
The association's correspondent in Vietnam advise that members should be alerted whether the charterers have obtained the certification issued by local government.
16
2017-03
LP 013/2017 Yemen: Port Situation and navigation safety
Local P&I correspondents regularly provide the association with advice on the status of ports in Yemen and an updated list of all ports and their current status is provided below.
14
2017-03
LP 012/2017 Libya: Port Situation and Safe Navigation
The association has received the following information from local P&I correspondents on the status of Libyan ports and some advice are given featured navigation safety.
09
2017-03
LP 011/2017 Asian Gypsy Moth – it’s that time of the year again
Spring marks the beginning of the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) risk period in many countries. Heightened vessel surveillance for AGM commenced on 9 January 2017 in Australian ports while 1 March 2017 marks the start of the period identified as the “AGM risk period” in Western Canadian ports.