China warning

Skuld has warned that P&I Clubs have been made aware that investigations are being conducted by the customs authority in China into the Qianhe Group, a consortium of spill response organisations (SPROs). The International Group is closely monitoring the situation. Skuld said, so far, Qianhe remained a qualified and approved SPRO. However, it appeared they were not responding to communications and it was reported Qianhe personnel and vessels have been detained for the customs investigation. No statement has been made by Qianhe, the customs authority or the MSA to clarify the position further.