The Ministry of Industry in Algeria has issued a new law that will impact the shipment of cars to this country. This is part of an increasing trend of quality control, and while this would seem to be a problem for the shippers and receivers, it impacts on carrying vessels, too. A car carrier vessel at anchorage (Source: Skuld) The development The Ministry of Industry in Algeria has issued a new law which will require cars imported into the country to comply with the "bill of specifications" issued by this ministry. It will be important to ensure that any cars shipped to Algeria do comply, as otherwise they may not be discharged. Specifically our correspondents advise as follows: QUOTE The Ministerial Decree fixing the specifications relating to the exercise terms and conditions for new car dealership business was signed by the Minister of Industry and Mines, March 23, 2015, pursuant the provisions of Executive Order No. 15-58 of 8 February 2015 concerning the conditions and procedures for exercising the activity of new car dealers. The text, includes new regulations focused on strict safety standards set by a new specification. The Decree states that "in addition to the safety aspect, the new requirements reinforce consumer rights, introduce devices according to safety standards for road users and market regulation through greater transparency in the interests of consumers and the economy. " Please note that the necessary safety devices require particular that vehicles are equipped with anti-lock wheel ABS, electronic stability control (ESC, ESP), a speed limiting device and / or cruise control in plus front and side airbags and other safety equipment. UNQUOTE This would appear to mean that should cars brought to Algeria not be in compliance with the new rules, then they will not be discharged and hence remain on the vessel which could then find itself embroiled in a dispute over the quality and specifications of the vehicles it carries (matters over which the vesse