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RaetsMarine welcomes the publication of the much anticipated BIMCO GUARDCON Contract.

Posted on: Friday 30th of March 2012 18:08 By: Folkert Strengholt , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

The publication of this standard contract through the BIMCO channel provides shipowners and privately maritime security companies (PMSCs) with comprehensive and clearly worded contract to define the employment and use of security guards.  Whether they are deployed with or without firearms,...

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Jonathan Baker's picture

BIMCO pending release of GUARDCON (now expected *END of* March 2012)

Posted on: Tuesday 28th of February 2012 15:20 By: Jonathan Baker , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

BIMCO has been working on a new pro-forma contract designed to address the engaging a Privately Contracted Armed Security Provider (PCASP).

Following initial press from BIMCO's website during February, an extract from the latest update...

The final draft of the...

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Yemen: Complex and unstable situation shows signs of escalating towards civil war

Posted on: Monday 24th of October 2011 17:13 By: Jonathan Baker , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

Press reports cite a defiant Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh as likely to ignore a non-binding UN Security Council resolution asking him to quit, feeding fears of an all-out civil war.

The problem appears to stem from the fact that the opposition groups in Yemen are Islamist...

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Piracy: Update on guidance circulars from IMO / Marisec (BMP4) / JWC

Posted on: Monday 10th of October 2011 12:29 By: Jonathan Baker , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

The difficulties faced by shipping industry when coordinating counter-piracy measures can prove particularly complex when it comes to navigating the legislative minefield which results from the need to comply with the laws of each country whose waters the ship enters.

A recent case...

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Philippines: Rebels attack in mining companies in Surigao, barges and vessels damaged or destroyed.

Posted on: Tuesday 4th of October 2011 10:44 By: Jonathan Baker , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

Reported by Network member Thomas Holdings Group in the Philippines.

On Monday, October 3, 2011, armed rebels attacked Taganito Mining Corp and Platinum Group Metals Corp in Claver, Surigao Del Sur.  Reports reveal that the rebels destroyed offices, equipment, barges and...

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The Joint War Committee has reviewed the Hull, Strikes, Terrorism and Related Perils Listed Areas in August 2011

Posted on: Friday 12th of August 2011 16:29 By: Pieterjan Brands , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

The Joint War Committee has reviewed the Listed Areas and has agreed the following changes:

Amended: Nigeria

Added: Benin

Added: Gulf of Guinea, only the waters of the Beninese and Nigerian exclusive Economic Zones North of the Lattitude 3° N.

The last update for...

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Jeroen Ebbeling's picture

Port State Control the new inspection regime and what it means for you

Posted on: Monday 7th of February 2011 11:45 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

 

 

On 1 January 2011, a new inspection regime came into force in ports across Europe. This circular is intended to give you an outline of the changes that these new guidelines are bringing, and the consequences that they will have for you as a shipowner.

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New regime for Port State Control in all Paris MoU countries

Posted on: Friday 19th of November 2010 10:01 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.
Lisbon, 17 November 2010 MEDIA FACT SHEET 02/2010 A New Inspection Regime for port State control in all Paris MoU countries   17/11/2010 - Note to editors: as part of its communication programme for 2010, EMSA has prepared this information article about the New Inspection Regime for port...
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Preparing for Port State Control inspections under the ILO Maritime Labour Convention

Posted on: Friday 9th of July 2010 15:56 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.
 The International Labour Organization (ILO) port state control guidelines provide guidance to port states on their responsibilities according to the Maritime Labour Convention, but are also important for shipowners in order to ensure that their ships comply with the requirements of the...
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BRITAIN’S MCA is to mount a tough regulatory crack down on compliance.

Posted on: Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 13:20 By: Jeroen Ebbeling , RaetsMarine Insurance B.V.

 BRITAIN’S Maritime and Coastguard Agency is to mount a tough regulatory crack down on compliance with the rules on seafarer working hours, and has warned shipowners that they may find themselves in court if they flout the relevant regulations.

Both UK and non-UK ships will be...

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