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SAPIC: Past, present and future of the South American P&I Correspondents Association, by Capt. Laborde

Wednesday, 14 December 2016

On the insightful article, the spokesman Capt. Laborde from Chadwick Weir Navegación SA (Uruguay) reviews the origins of SAPIC, its activity and benefits. On this regard, the Uruguayan correspondent highlights that “SAPIC offers various benefits, providing an environment of unity and cooperation, and a forum for exchanging common experiences in the region to find local and regional solutions” and concludes that “SAPIC shows how pooling correspondents’ knowledge and expertise together with the clubs’, helps to improve the service rendered to clubs and shipowners”.

The full article can be found on the Latin American Bulletin, December 2016, published by The Standard Club on its website and can be downloaded following this link: http://www.standard-club.com/news-and-knowledge/news/2016/12/latin-american-bulletin,-december-2016/

UPDATE: Circular 35/2020: LYMANTRIA DISPAR PLAGUE (GYPSY MOTH)

UPDATE: Circular 35/2020: LYMANTRIA DISPAR PLAGUE (GYPSY MOTH)

Friday, 18 August 2023

Circular 035/2020 on the “Gypsy Moth” regulation in Argentina has been updated to reflect the Resolution 533/2022 SENASA which modified slightly the flying periods that shall be considered for certification purposes. These changes have been identified in red in the translation of Annex II enclosed. We have also updated the financial exposure for fines at current ROE.

Strikes Alert

Strikes Alert

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The Maritime, Port and Naval Industry Federation (FeMPINRA) has announced that several strikes will be implemented in the forthcoming weeks.

CIRCULAR 47/2023 – Parana River low waters (Update)

CIRCULAR 47/2023 – Parana River low waters (Update)

Friday, 24 March 2023

According to the last monthly report issued by our National Institute of the Water, in March 20203 the effect of La Niña phenomenon weakened and a transition to a neutral effect is expected in the southern autumn.

[UPDATE] CIRCULAR 36/2020 – SPEED REGULATION

[UPDATE] CIRCULAR 36/2020 – SPEED REGULATION

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

On 20th March 2023 the Argentine Coast Guards – Delta Zone issued a new Disposition (DISFC-2023-254-APN-PZDE#PNA) establishing new speed limits between Kms. 181 and 205 of the Pasaje Talavera branch of the Parana River. According to the disposition, as of 21st March 2023, the maximum speed for vessels sailing upriver is 9.5 knots; and downriver 10 knots (SOG) with an allowance of 5% in both cases – except between Kms. 183 ~ 186 where the vessels shall sail at their minimum speed compatible with good steering only.