Recently, one of our FAS-ships was detained in Sweden because the employment agreement of some of the seafarers employed on board did not clearly state the health and social security protection benefits that are to be provided to the seafarer by the shipowner, as stipulated in Standard A2.1.4.h of the Maritime Labour Convention. Specifically, Section…
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Ship of the Year 2016 – Fure Nord
FURE NORD is Ship of the Year 2016. It is of great importance to the FMA that ships in FAS are operated safely and responsibly. This affects the Faroese flag in a positive way and ensures a good position on the Paris MoU white list of flag performance. The demands from authorities, cargo owners and…
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The executive orders which implement amendments on financial security in the MLC Convention shall enter into force 18 January 2017.
The executive order stipulates a.o. that the shipowner shall take out insurance or provide other similar financial security for covering the shipowner’s liability towards seafarers and the masters in case of breach of the employment agreement. For further information on the specific requirements, please see newsletter of 22 December 2016. Claims which already are covered…
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REMINDER: Bunker- CLC- Wreck Removal- and Athen Certifikat
Please be aware of the fact, that valid Bunker Certificates, CLC Certificates, Wreck Removal Certificates and Athen Certifikat in their original form must be kept on board the ships - otherwise the ship will be detained. Bunker Certificates All ships 1000 GT and above are obliged to have a Bunker Certificate, which confirms insurance or any…
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