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Loss Prevention 09 May, 2024Flighted Spongy Moth Complex 2024
Due to the Flighted Spongy Moth’s destructive nature, particularly in countries where the pest is not indigenous, the following countries have specific procedures in place to prevent FSMC from entering their fragile eco system:
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Emma Forbes-GeareyLoss Prevention Officer -
Loss Prevention 08 May, 2024Overview of ULSFO off-specs
In December 2022 the 79th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 79) adopted Resolution MEPC.361(79) establishing a Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides and particulate matter. The regulation has taken effect on the 01st of May this year.
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Dmitry KisilSenior Loss Prevention Officer -
Defence 08 May, 2024Increasing ships' efficiency and decreasing underperformance claims - a “virtuous circle”
Underperformance claims, where a vessel is alleged to consume more bunkers and/or to steam more slowly than is warranted in the charter party, are one of the most common types of Defence claim that the Club is asked to advise on and handle.
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Nicola CoxHead of Defence Claims
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News 22 Apr, 2024Venezuela - re-imposition of U.S. sanctions
On 17 April 2024 OFAC issued General License 44A (GL44A) which permits the wind-down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela until 31 May 2024, including “the production, lifting, sale, and exportation of oil or gas from Venezuela, and provision of related goods and services” and transactions involving the state oil company PdVSA.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director -
News 12 Mar, 2024Russian sanctions – FHM Client Alert underlines designation risk
In reaction to a recent spate of new designations by the U.S. authorities against Russia, the Club’s U.S. lawyers Freehill, Hogan & Mahar (FHM) have produced a helpful Client Alert which summarises the actions taken.
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Tony PaulsonHead of Asia & Corporate Director
