16
2016-06
LP 45/2016 Advice for Soya Beans transportation
There has recently been a number of claims for damage to soya bean cargoes at the discharge port – mainly in China.
14
2016-06
LP 44/2016 Vessel detained by AMSA because the crew could not properly operate the ship’s navigation system
On 27 May 2016 the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) detained a bulker (which was not entered with Britannia) after an inspection found that the crew were unable to properly operate the ship’s navigation system
13
2016-06
LP 43/2016 Algeria : declare all cash on board
Members are reminded that when ships call at Algerian ports masters are under a legal obligation to declare all cash on board to the customs authorities.
02
2016-06
LP 40/2016 Current Situation in Yemen Updates
The Association has received the following updates in relation to the current situation in Yemen from its local correspondent network.
27
2016-05
LP 39/2016 USCG Addresses Industry Concerns Regarding the Forthcoming Implementation of the SOLAS Container Verified Gross Mass Requirements
The recent SOLAS amendments requiring verification of container weights - referred to as the "Verified Gross Mass" ("VGM") amendments - which are scheduled to come into effect as of July 1, 2016, have created considerable concern and confusion in the shipping industry, both with respect to carriers and shippers.