Marine Advisory: 06/2011 - Japan - Navigation in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011

15 April 2011 Marine Advisory: 06/2011

This Advisory supplements Advisory 05/2011

Subj: Japan - Navigation in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011 Dear Shipowner/Operator:

In the wake of the earthquake and tsunami off the Eastern coast of Japan on 11 March 2011 there was damage to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear power plant. A joint press release concerning this was issued on 14 April 2011 by the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Meteorological Organization, the International Maritime Organization the International Civil Aviation Organization, the World Tourism Organization and the International Labour Organization stating that they remain confident that the current radiation levels do not present health or transportation safety hazards to passengers and crews. A copy of the press release is available: http://www.imo.org/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/Pages/22-japan-update.aspx

Further information covering all aspects of the response of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, as well as information regarding the radiation dose in Tokyo Bay and at sea in the region can be found on the following websites:

http://www.mlit.go.jp/page/kanbo01_hy_001411.html http://www.mlit.go.jp/kowan/kowan_fr1_000041.html http://www.mlit.go.jp/en/maritime/maritime_fr1_000007.html

IMO has issued Circular letter No.3175/Rev.2 on the situation.

For updates, travelers visiting Japan by air are advised to consult a dedicated website established by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau: http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/flyjapan_en/

Further information concerning health aspects is available on the website of the World Health Organization - www.who.int

Masters of Liberian flag vessels are encouraged to follow the information and guidance provided by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, including any potential impact due to floating debris and the situation regarding the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan confirmed that, at present, all international sea ports not damaged by the 11 March earthquake, and the resulting tsunami, operate normally. For more information regarding navigational warning visit NAVAREA XI: (Coordinator: Japan): http://www1.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/jhd-E.html

Vessel owners and operators should monitor the sources provided in this and previous Advisories and information provided by trusted sources. Owners and operators whose vessels are scheduled to call at Japanese ports should request updates from their local agents.

The Administrator is monitoring this situation and will provide additional guidance as it becomes available.

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.