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Like all P&I Clubs and other insurance providers, Gard has received many and varied questions on trading in ice and ice affected waters. We hope that the collection of Gard loss prevention material available on this page will provide useful guidance on trading in ice in general. A list of important resources for this topic with links to publicly available information is also included.

Over the years Gard has observed an increase in the number of claims arising from bunker fuel not complying with the stated specifications. Gard has also noted that Dutch authorities are increasingly concerned about the de-bunkering of off-spec fuel in Dutch waters due to perceived risk that the off-spec fuel contains hazardous waste.

 

Gard's correspondents in Istanbul, Messrs. Vitsan Mumessillik ve Musavirlik A.S., have recently circulated the new Turkish pollution fines tariff, valid from 1st January 2012 up to 31st December 2012.

With focus on onboard experience and ship construction

The requirement to contract with an MSA approved SPRO came into force in China on 1 January 2012.