Standard Bulletin, April 2014

Looking forward
An introduction from Jeremy Grose, Chief Executive

Piracy update
An outline of the different risks encoutered trading off West Africa versus East Africa 

Revised MARPOL Annex V
A discussion of the new responsibilities regarding cargo classification and discharge regulations. 

Collision matters
This article considers the scope of P&I cover, illustrated through the various typical incidents that members may face 

MLC update
A review of the impact of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, 6 months after implementation 

Flaring near the fo'c's'le
An in depth look at the specific processes and features designed to manage the specific risks associated with FPSOs and FSOs 

Sugar Rush
An outline of the lessons leant from a recent English Court of Appeal decision arising out of a fire at a Brazilian sugar terminal 

Reform of German Maritime Law
The article below considers some of the key changes to German Maritime Law brought about as a result of the relevant amendments to the German Commercial Code 

Staff Spotlight
An interview with Yves Vandenborn, Director of Loss Prevention