Member circulars
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20/2013: Iran Sanctions - Update
MEMBER CIRCULAR 20/1317 JAN 2014
This Circular addresses the anticipated changes in EU and US sanctions measures relating principally to transportation and insurance of oil, petroleum and petrochemical cargoes from Iran. The anticipated measures will have effect from Monday 20 January once the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran complies with the nuclear measures in the Joint Plan of Action (JPoA) set out in annex 1 to this Circular.
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s2/2013: Amendments to the Rules for MOUs for 2014
MEMBER CIRCULAR 18/1313 JAN 2014
This circular outlines amendments to the Rules for P&I cover for Mobile Offshore Units (Rules for MOUs) of both Assuranceforeningen Gard - gjensidig - and Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd which will enter into force at noon GMT on 20 February 2014.
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19/2013: Amendments to the Rules for Ships for 2014
MEMBER CIRCULAR 19/1313 JAN 2014
This circular outlines amendments to the Rules for Ships of both Assuranceforeningen Gard - gjensidig - and Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd, which will enter into force at noon GMT on 20 February 2014.
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18/2013: Reinsurance arrangements for the 2014 policy year arranged through the International Group of P&I Clubs
MEMBER CIRCULAR 18/1313 JAN 2014
Reinsurance arrangements for the 2014 policy year for P&I entries with Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd and Assuranceforeningen Gard - gjensidig -
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17/2013: US Vessel Response Plans – Contingency Plans - Washington State – Alaska – Non tank final rule
MEMBER CIRCULAR 17/1327 DEC 2013
As stated in Circular 13/2013 every tank vessel and every other vessel over 300 gt is required under State law to file a contingency plan prior to entry into the waters of Washington State and that instead of filing his own plan an owner can subscribe to an umbrella oil spill contingency plan.
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16/2013: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements
MEMBER CIRCULAR 16/1313 DEC 2013
The second issuance of the US VGP, the first issuance of which entered into force on 19 December 2008, will become effective on 19 December 2013 for a period of five years and will supersede the first VGP.
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15/2013: United States Vessel Response Plans
MEMBER CIRCULAR 15/201306 DEC 2013
International Group (IG) Clubs will not be continuing the retainer agreements with MSRC and NRC, originally introduced to enable non-tank owners trading to California to comply with California State law contingency plan requirements and that in future, therefore, non-tank vessel owners will need to contract with either MSRC or NRC directly.
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14/2013: United States Vessel Response Plans
MEMBER CIRCULAR 14/1329 NOV 2013
Vessel response plan requirements for both tank and non-tank vessel trading to the United States.
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13/2013: Washington State – Contingency Plan requirements
MEMBER CIRCULAR 13/1312 NOV 2013
Every tank vessel and every other vessel over 300 gt is required to file a contingency plan prior to entry into the waters of Washington State.
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12/2013: Review of policy years, premium rating for the 2014 policy year, and half year status report as at 20 August, 2013
MEMBER CIRCULAR 12/1330 OCT 2013
The consolidated contingency reserves, which provide security and stability for the joint membership, stood at USD 909 million; policy year 2010 is closed with no further calls being levied; no further Deferred Calls or Supplementary Calls are expected for the 2011 and 2012 policy years, and a general increase of 5 per cent in the Advance Calls for mutual P&I entries and 10 per cent for mutual FD&D entries for the 2014 policy year.
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11/2013: US Vessel Response Plans - Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements
MEMBER CIRCULAR 11/201318 OCT 2013
Members were previously advised that non-tank vessel owners are required to submit Vessel Response Plans (VRPs) to the Coast Guard by 30 January 2014 and are required to pre-contract with Qualified Individuals (QIs), Oil Spill Response Organisations (OSROs), Dispersant service providers and salvors. This circular addresses the requirements for contracts with salvors.
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10/2013:United States Non-Tank Vessels Response Plans
MEMBER CIRCULAR 10/201301 OCT 2013
The Final Rule addressing Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans has been published in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 189, dated Monday 30th September 2013. Non-tank vessel owners are required to submit their Vessel Response Plan to the Coast Guard by 30th January 2014.
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9/2013: Composition of the Board and Committees
MEMBER CIRCULAR 09/201329 AUG 2013
Following the Annual General Meeting of Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd on 28 August, 2013 there are some changes to the Board of Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd and the Election Committee.
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8/2013: Ukraine – Carriage of Iron Concentrate and Iron Ore Fines Cargoes
MEMBER CIRCULAR 08/1327 JUN 2013
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Special Circular No. S01/2013: Carriage of Clean/dirty Cargoes - US Voyage Declarations
MEMBER CIRCULAR 08/1324 JUN 2013
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7/2013: Sanctions - update
MEMBER CIRCULAR 07/1312 JUN 2013
Members have previously been informed of the impact of the recent developments in relation to EU and US Iran sanctions through FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) prepared by the International Group. This circular highlights some of the recent restrictive measures.
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5/2013: Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC)
MEMBER CIRCULAR 05/1323 MAY 2013
The imminent entry into force of the MLC has brought the Convention and its requirements on shipowners into focus and in particular the financial security requirements established in the Convention.
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4/2013: Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
MEMBER CIRCULAR 04/1306 MAR 2013
The Maritime Labour Convention will enter into force internationally on 20 August 2013.