Tuesday, 6th December 2011
The circular provides Members with an update regarding the requirement on owners/operators to contract with an approved clean-up contractor in Chinese Ports. Although the list of approved contractors has not been published yet, the circular contains a partial list. In addition, in order to ensure that Members can negotiate and sign the necessary contracts as soon as the list is issued, the International Group has developed a recommended spill response contract and authorisation letter for agents to negotiate and sign the contract on behalf of overseas operators.