Marine Advisory: 04/2011 - Japan-floating debris from the tsunami and nuclear reactors damaged

18 March 2011 Marine Advisory: 04/2011

This Advisory supersedes Advisory 03/2011

Subject: Japan-floating debris from the tsunami and nuclear reactors damaged Dear Shipowner/Operator:

There is a continuing concern for debris from the earthquake and the tsunami which may have an impact on ships transiting the area. On 15 March 2011 the Administration issued Advisory 03/2011 which recommended, as a precautionary measure, vessels remain at least 300 nautical miles from the coast line North of Onahama, until more precise information is available. In addition, there are reports of continuing problems with the damaged nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant located north of the port of Onahama, Japan.

It has been a week since the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan and the Administration now recommends, as a precautionary measure, vessels remain at least 100 nautical miles from the East coast of the island of Honshu North of Onahama and South of Ominato. The map below illustrates the area in pink.

The ports of Tokyo, Yokohama and Chiba are not included.

Note: The area is not to scale and is provided only to allow for a better understanding of our intent.

In addition, it has been reported that several ports are controlling traffic to ensure needed supplies are given the requisite priority and at least three of Japans ports handling oil and 13 ports handling dry cargo were closed because of the earthquake and tsunami damage. It is therefore recommended that prior to entering ports on the east coast of Japan, Master’s contact their port agents to ensure they are able to handle cargo and for any precautions or recommendations provided by the authorities in Japan.

Point of Contact

For further information regarding this Advisory, please contact Timothy M. Keegan via telephone at +1 (703) 251-2409 or Sean Brett via telephone at +1 (703) 251-2434 or via e-mail at safety@liscr.com.