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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.
21
2017-02
LP 008/2017 Pilot transfers – still a risky business
IMPA’s safety campaign draws attention to shipowners’ responsibility to provide compliant pilot ladder arrangements and to ensure that the transfer process is undertaken in line with SOLAS.