The seminar had an impressive feedback and reflects the commitment of SAPIC Members to promote the industry and the relationship between the different players in it.

SAPIC's 2019 AGM took place at Steamship Mutual's offices in London. Same was followed by a meeting with IG P&I Club's correspondent managers and finalised with a reception for Club's staff and other friends from the industry.

During the fourteenth AGM held in 2018 in Montevideo the Members approved the Guidelines on Ethics and Business Conduct aiming to reflect SAPIC's membership approach to ethics. This is one of the Association's pillars!!

On 12th September 2018 our Member CHADWICK WEIR NAVEGACION celebrated its 100th anniversary at the British Ambassador's Residency at Montevideo. An impressive milestone which invites to go over its long history.

Our Member CHADWICK WEIR NAVEGACION S.A. informed that Uruguay has ratified the Salvage Convention 1989 which entered into force on 23rd June 2018. Review the status of the Convention in the different countries of our Membership.

Our Member CHADWICK WEIR NAVEGACION SA from Uruguay issued Circular ROU/06/18 advising of dredging operations notified by the RIVER PLATE ADMINISTRATOR COMMISSION between June and July 2018

Our Member from Brazil PROINDE updated their practical guidance on the immigration controls on seafarers.

Lludelis Espinal (Judy) from our Dominican's Member E&M International Consulting was awarded with the 2017 Maritime Award of the Americas for Outstanding Women in the Maritime and Port Sectors. Our congratulations to Judy and E&M !!

Our Member from Argentina PANDI LIQUIDADORES SRL circulated information related to the new legislation affecting the Argentine Merchan Shipping industry, including liaibility issues.

Our Member PROINDE released a Circular alerting on the reintroduction of the obligation to produce the original bill of lading which was waived under certain circumstances since 2013.

During SAPIC's last AGM, which took place in September 2017 at London, E&M International Consulting SRL became a member of SAPIC! The association has now 12 members from 9 different countries.

Our Member PANDI LIQUIDADORES SRL from Argentina informs about a new resolution related to the weighing methods of solid bulk cargoes.

Our Member CHADWICK WEIR NAVEGACION SA from Uruguay updates on the maximum permissible draft when transiting the Martin Garcia Channel on its access to Nueva Palmira port

Member GLOBALPANDI updates on recent the political developments at Venezuela, emphasizing that the maritime field has not been directly affected albeit the protests disrupted communications and travelling and safe transport of cargo at some extent.

The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Shipping Law 2016, on its 4th edition, published on its Chapter 38 an insight to Venezuelan shipping law by Mr Sabatino (co-author).

SAPIC Member PROINDE released a Circular reporting on the further congestion on the Northern Arc Ports due to heavy rainy season and suggesting practical measure to be adopted by vessel's operators

The Standard Club published on its December 2016 Latin America Bulletin an interesting article about The South American P&I Correspondents Association (SAPIC) written by its Spokesman Capt. Alejandro Laborde.

SAPIC launches a new website with a state-of-the-art design, friendly and responsive navigation