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American Club member alert (April 24, 2020) re – High Water preparedness in US rivers

American Club member alert (April 24, 2020) re – High Water preparedness in US rivers

APRIL 24, 2020

HIGH WATER PREPAREDNESS IN US RIVERS

Along with the welcome blossoms and moderate temperatures, springtime inevitably brings forth months of snowmelt, heavy rains and threats of strong-to-severe winds and storms in the US.

In most years, high water in the lower Mississippi River, has peaked and begins to fall by June. However, 2019 was not like most years. The winter and spring of 2019 saw major...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/04/24/american-club-member-alert-april-24-2020-re-high-water-preparedness-in-us-rivers/

American Club Member Alert (Feb 27, 2020) re- Covid-19 guidance now in traditional and simplified Mandarin

American Club Member Alert (Feb 27, 2020) re- Covid-19 guidance now in traditional and simplified Mandarin

FEBRUARY 27, 2020
COVID-19 GUIDANCE NOW IN TRADITIONAL AND SIMPLIFIED MANDARIN
The Club’s recent publication, Infectious Diseases: Charter Party and Other Contractual Considerations, is now available in both simple and traditional Mandarin.  It can be accessed at the website link below, which contains a range of information and updates on infectious diseases, including the COVID-19 virus at:

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/02/27/american-club-member-alert-feb-27-2020-re-covid-19-guidance-now-in-traditional-and-simplified-mandarin/

American Club member Alert (Feb 11, 2020) re – oubreak of he 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): USCG MSIB 2 Feb 2020

AMERICAN CLUB MEMBER ALERT (February 11, 2020) RE – OUTBREAK OF THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-nCoV): UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN (MSIB) OF FEBRUARY 2, 2020
 FEBRUARY 11, 2020
OUTBREAK OF THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (2019-nCoV): UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN (MSIB) OF FEBRUARY 2, 2020
The United States Coast Guard has recently cancelled its MSIB 01-20 entitled Novel Coronavirus Precautions dated January 24, 2020. This...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/02/11/american-club-member-alert-feb-11-2020-re-oubreak-of-he-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-uscg-msib-2-feb-2020/

American Club circular no. 36/119 – Background to the 2020 American Club Renewal…

Joseph E.M. Hughes, Chairman and CEO, Shipowners Claims Bureau, Managers for The American Club

American Club circular no. 36/119 – Background to the 2020 American Club Renewal…

NOVEMBER 14, 2019
CIRCULAR NO. 36/19
TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
BACKGROUND TO THE 2020 AMERICAN CLUB RENEWAL.
DEVELOPMENT OF CLOSED AND OPEN POLICY YEARS. LEVYING OF SUPPLEMENTARY CALLS FOR 2016 AND 2017. PREMIUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2020 POLICY YEAR.

At its meeting in New York earlier today, your Board...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/11/14/american-club-circular-no-36119-background-to-the-2020-american-club-renewal/

American Club member alert (Nov.4, 2019) re-loss prevention: Bunkering – a compendium translated into Mandarin

AMERICAN CLUB MEMBER ALERT (November 4, 2019) RE – LOSS PREVENTION: BUNKERING – A COMPENDIUM TRANSLATED INTO MANDARIN

 NOVEMBER 4, 2019

LOSS PREVENTION: BUNKERING – A COMPENDIUM TRANSLATED INTO MANDARIN

Your Managers are pleased to report that the Club’s recent publication, Bunkering – A Compendium, has now been translated into both new and traditional Mandarin.
These newly-translated versions of the Compendium, and all other Club bunkering guidance, can be found on the Club’s website at:

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/11/04/american-club-member-alert-nov-4-2019-re-loss-prevention-bunkering-a-compendium-translated-into-mandarin/

American Club member alert (Oct 30, 2019) re – Sulphur Cap

American  Club member alert (Oct 30, 2019)  re – Sulphur Cap
OCTOBER 10, 2019
SULPHUR CAP 2020 UPDATE

In view of the fast approaching IMO 2020 legislation, Members are reminded of some important issues to consider and ensure to have in place prior to January 1, 2020 including preparations for port State control (PSC) inspections.

  • Bunker contracts and agreements with suppliers to be in place well before 2020;
  • Legal review of charter party bunker clauses should be completed;
  • A documented...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/10/30/american-club-member-alert-oct-30-2019-re-sulphur-cap/

American Club Circular no. 33/19 – Guidance on the US sanctions compliance programs published by the US office of Foreign Assets Control

American Club Circular no. 33/19 – Guidance on the US sanctions compliance programs published by the US office of Foreign Assets Control
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019  
CIRCULAR NO. 33/19
TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
GUIDANCE ON THE UNITED STATES SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS PUBLISHED BY THE US OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
On May 3, 2019, the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) publishedA Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments (the Compliance...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/03/american-club-circular-no-33119-guidance-on-the-us-sanctions-compliance-programs-published-by-the-us-office-of-foreign-assets-control/

American Club Circular no. 29/19 – Loss prevention: Animations on Bunkering best practices

American Club Circular no. 29/19 – Loss prevention: Animations on Bunkering best practices 
AUGUST 16, 2019
CIRCULAR NO. 29/19
TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
LOSS PREVENTION: ANIMATIONS ON BUNKERING BEST PRACTICES

Your Managers are pleased to announce the release of a five-part series of animations providing guidance to seafarers on bunkering best practices. The animations address best practices generally and those specific to forthcoming requirements under Annex VI to MARPOL.

The new...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/17/american-club-circular-no-2919-loss-prevention-animations-on-bunkering-best-practices/

American Club member Alert (August 14, 2019) Re – Bilge Alarm and oil content meter

American Club Member Alert (August 14, 2019) Re – Bilge Alarm and oil content meter 

AUGUST 14, 2019
BILGE ALARM AND OIL CONTENT METER

The alert notes that the Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Port Canaveral Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) identified MARPOL...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/14/american-club-member-alert-august-14-2019-re-bilge-alarm-and-oil-content-meter/

Eagle Ocean Marine enjoys another successful year as it continues to enhance its reputation for service excellence

Joe Hughes

Eagle Ocean Marine enjoys another successful year as it continues to enhance its reputation for service excellence

Recent promotions and the acquisition of new talent strengthen and expand service capabilities

Growing premium and market share, coupled with continuing profitability, augur well for the future

NEW YORK, AUGUST 1, 2019:  Eagle Ocean Marine (EOM), the American Club’s fixed premium P & I and FD & D facility, recently completed another year of steady growth and solid...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/01/eagle-ocean-marine-enjoys-another-successful-year-as-it-continues-to-enhance-its-reputation-for-service-excellence/

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