Thursday, 4th October 2012
This Circular reminds members of the requirement on tank vessel operators to include a capability for the aerial application of dispersants in their vessel response plans (VRP) and that MSRC and NRC confirmed that they have such capability. MSRC require that their members sign addendum to their standard service agreement. NRC are now also introducing an addendum to their existing contract with effect on 1 January 2013. Certain terms of both MSRC addendum and NRC addendum do not conform with the IG Guidelines on VRP. Members are therefore advised to consider whether obtaining additional cover from the market for liabilities falling outside the scope of club cover or, for NRC customers, consider not signing the addendum and paying an additional charge of USD 250 per vessel which would not prejudice club cover and would avoid the need for additional insurance.
