1 of 1 DECEMBER 15, 2010 CIRCULAR NO. 34/10 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: AMERICAN CLUB LOSS PREVENTION TOOL: CLEAN SEAS: COMPLYING WITH MARPOL 73/78: NEW TRAINING MODULES FOR ANNEX IV (GARBAGE) AND ANNEX V (SEWAGE) Your Managers are pleased to report the release of two new modules of the Clean Seas: Complying with MARPOL 73/78 web-based E-learning tool for Annex IV and Annex V on garbage and sewage, respectively. The first module for Annex I (oil pollution) was released last May. Clean Seas: Complying with MARPOL 73/78 E-learning modules are specifically designed to be “user friendly” for seafarers, and are focused on the practical application of the MARPOL Convention onboard ship. The modules are accessible anywhere there is a connection to the internet, making it easy and convenient for seafarers to study the subject matter before they join their ships. The system also includes a secure online testing facility. Members can track their seafarers’ knowledge and keep up-to-date records of familiarization training in compliance with both the STCW Convention and the company’s safety management system requirements under the ISM Code. All Members with owner entries in the American Club have access to the program via the website https://secure.idessonline.com/americanclub/facility/ . Members who have not registered are encouraged to do so at the earliest opportunity. If Members have any questions, they should feel free to contact Dr. William Moore, Senior Vice President at +1 212 847 4542 or by e-mail at william.moore@american-club.com . Yours faithfully, Joseph E. M. Hughes, Chairman & CEO Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc., Managers for THE AMERICAN CLUB