News and Information » Circulars

The Group does not issue circulars itself. Below is a list of recent circulars which most Group Clubs have issued on matters of general interest. Individual clubs issue additional circulars relating to their own affairs.

Please refer to each Club’s website for the text of the circulars
 

• The Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995 (MWA), as Amended by Republic Act No.10022
  June 2010
  
• Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
  April 2010
  
• IMO Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargo - Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)
  March 2010
  
• Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Emergency Prevention and Disposal of Marine Pollution from Ships
  February 2010
  
• Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Emergency Prevention and Disposal of Marine Pollution from Ships
  January 2010
  
• Directive 2009/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Insurance of Shipowners for Maritime Claims (“Insurance Directive”)
  December 2009
  
• Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
  November 2009
  
• EU Directive with regard to the Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage (ELD)
  July 2009
  
• Adoption of the Third EU Maritime Safety Package
  June 2009
  
• Vessel Response Plans (VRPs) - Conformity with International Group Guidelines & Other Recent Developments
  June 2009
  
• US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) - Vessel General Permit (VGP) Requirements
  December 2008
  
• US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) - Vessel General Permit (VGP) Requirements
  November 2008
  
• Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention – State Certification
  October 2008
  
• Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention – State Certification
  August 2008
  
• 2001 Bunkers Convention - Blue Cards - update on State Certification requirements and issuance of Blue Cards
  July 2008
  
• 2001 Bunkers Convention - Blue Cards - Issue by Group Clubs
  April 2008
  
• Confirmation of Entry – Group Policy
  August 2007
  
• Blue Card - Gas Carriers
  February 2007
  
• Blue Card - Issue to Registered Owners Only
  January 2007
  
• Taiwan Marine Pollution Control Act and Compulsory Insurance
  June 2005
  
• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 73/78 MARPOL - Oily Water Separators
  June 2005
  
• Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement (STOPIA)
  February 2005
  
• Criminal Enforcement of Oily Water Separator Related Offences and Club Cover
  December 2004
  
• Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (PCSOPEP)
  November 2004
  
• US Customs Regulations - Automated Manifest System Regulations - Identity of 'Carrier'
  March 2004
  
• 'Bio-Chem' Risks
  March 2004
  
• US Customs Regulations - Automated Manifest System Regulations
  February 2004