
MARS Report August 2018 - The Swedish Club
The monthly publication MARS, from The International Journal of The Nautical Institute, is a confidential reporting scheme by the mariners to protect the
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The monthly publication MARS, from The International Journal of The Nautical Institute, is a confidential reporting scheme by the mariners to protect the

Dainford Navigation Inc v PDVSA Petroleo SA (The "Moscow Stars") QBD (Comm Ct) (Males J) [2017] EWHC 2150 (Comm)

Engelhart CTP (US) LLC v. Lloyd's Syndicate 1221 and Others [2018] EWHC 900 (Comm).

Navigators Insurance Company Limited and others v. Atlasnavios - Navegação, LDA (B Atlantic) [2018] UKSC 26: Supreme Court clarifies that Smuggling is not a ...

Ships generate large amounts of waste heat, which is usually found in the form of exhaust gases, engine cooling water, and excess steam.

Beyond diet and exercise: 5 surprising keys to longevity

"A container vessel was approaching the pilot station at full speed which was 17 knots and on a course of 280°. It was in the afternoon there was

Home News and Resources News News 27 Jul, 2018 Australia - Increased Fines for Polluters In 2012 the Club advised Members of changes to legislation in Australia which both increased fines for pollution from ships and allowed for these fines to be imposed on charterers as well as shipowners. The International Group Clu

Medical examination results obtained from the UK P&I Club PEME clinic network indicate 10. 1% of crew unfitness is related to hepatitis, with 8.

Credit to: Mr. Amarin Jitnathum / Shutterstock.com Introduction Custom fines for discrepancy between quantities manifested and the final stevedores' figure have been a potential issue for bulk vessels trading in West African countries, especially in countries such as Benin, Togo…

Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection

There has been a recent change in draft restrictions for the access channel to San Nicolas New Port / Fiscal berths to 8.2m (subject to daily height of the

The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy recently welcomed the latest batch of Probationary Midshipmen for their one month Orientation and Indoctrination Period. The first day of school, otherwise known as Reception Day, is a momentous event as it marks the beginning of a PMMA Cadet's voyage to a career in the maritime

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact

Circular 7/18: PRA approve UK Club's plan to redeem hybrid bond, Club capital improved by $300 million over the last ten years, At February 2018 the Clubs Fr...

A brand new tower has been installed at Carabiner's in New Bedford so the Warriors 4 Wireless program has access to an indoor facility for training. Here's the ribbon cutting ceremony!

#cylinderoil #lubrication The Exhaust chamber of the engine is where all the power is generated. Hence, it is crucial to maintain lubrication supply into these areas.

Credit to: Igor Grochev / Shutterstock. com Following the publication of the National Transport Safety Board's (NTSB) Marine Accident Report into the sinking of the El Faro one of the elements which was brought into focus was the reluctance of the officers and crew on board the vessel to question the Master's decision
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the fire and explosion on the Piper Alpha oil platform in the North Sea. Gard’s predecessors for our marine & energy portfolios, Storebrand and Vesta, were both heavily involved as leading insurers and in this article we look back at the events flowing from the casualty through

This short video looks back into the rich history of the Organization and its past achievements, but also looks at the current future challenges for the years to come to ensure global effective implementation of IMO standards.

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact

What happens when the valves are not completely shut and not in working condition when bunkering fuel?

As a Senior Claims Executive you will belong to a team of professional claims handlers with expertise in all areas of P&I and marine insurance. The
Home Publications Articles Singapore: Safe navigation in Singapore Strait and waters Singapore: Safe navigation in Singapore Strait and waters Publications Steamship Mutual Published: July 13, 2018 Contact author Download article pdf Image The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has issued a circular updating ship

UK Chamber of Shipping: Safety starts with systems thinking, not just procedures

The Discharge Standard stipulates the control requirements and the testing requirements for discharging oily wastewater and sewage from ships.

Main Engine Damage, the latest loss prevention report from The Swedish Club, sheds a light on an expensive category of damage that is all too frequent.

Aunofo Havea has been attending Northeast Maritime Institute for the last three months putting decades of experience towards acquiring her licence in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers and Seafarers, 1978, as amended. Aunofo is a world famous Voyage

Comparison of the Oil Pollution Act 1990 and the Civil Liability Convention 1992. Home News & Resources News OPA 90 and CLC 92 compared Jacqueline Tan Legal Services Manager Date 11 July 2018 Share this article Comparison of the Oil Pollution Act 1990 and the Civil Liability Convention 1992.

The Republic of Haiti remains in a state of civil unrest, with violent manifestations developing across the nation. These manifestations have not

Graduation Rites is the most awaited ceremony in a PMMA Cadet's life. Watch this video to get a glimpse of how graduation is celebrated in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy.

The subject of Commencement of Laytime is extensive. Therefore, this article is intended to be a brief overview of the main conditions that are generally required for laytime (or, if applicable, demurrage) to commence, together with references to the significant supporting case law underpinning the guiding principles.
In a landmark decision, the Norwegian Supreme Court has set aside a decision from the Court of Appeal which had concluded that Norwegian courts have jurisdiction under the Lugano Convention in a direct action concerning a ship collision in the Singapore Strait.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) will be held
Emergency Contact Managing stress and sleeping well at sea Home Latest updates News Managing stress and sleeping well at sea 9 Jul 2018 Download View pdf Sign up for alerts Managing stress and sleeping well at sea is an integral part of positive health and wellbeing on board. In partnership with ISWAN , the Club has p
waste Import Thailand; Thailand; Waste; SPICA; Home Publications Articles Thailand: Waste Import Thailand: Waste Import Publications Steamship Mutual Published: July 06, 2018 Contact author Download article pdf Image Updated Notification - 25 July 2018 On 6 July 2018, Steamship published information from Club correspon
Thai Customs recently found that waste being imported into Thailand was mis-declared, usually as a recyclable type, when in reality it was bound for waste disposal. The Thai Police also discovered that a number of recipients of such waste, said to be recycling facilities, do not have any such capability.

Emergency Contact Fishing vessel safety booklet Home Latest updates Publications Fishing vessel safety booklet 6 Jul 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Since the Club released the Fishing Vessel Safety booklet in 2014, we have continued to be notified of incidents involving personal injury on board fishing ve

In one of the episodes of Shipping Podcast, Stelios Magkanaris, a college of The Swedish Club, shares his experiences from having worked with marine

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
In 1992 a small group of Lloyd's underwriters established the Lloyd's of London Officer Cadet Scholarship as a charity to support training of seafaring officers and improved standards. The scheme was renamed the Maritime London Officer Cadet Scholarship (MLOCS) in 2002, to reflect sponsorship and donations made by the

Credit to VladSV / Shutterstock. com Preventing engine damage from catalytic fines in marine fuel oil Introduction The demand for low sulphur fuel oil has steadily increased over the years, concurrent with the changing and more stringent requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from

Home News and Resources News News 03 Jul, 2018 Piracy - Best Management Practices Version 5 and Global Counter Piracy Guidance Published Although the piracy risk off Somalia has reduced from its peak of several years ago, the possibility of piracy, armed robbery and terrorist attack in this region and elsewhere are ver

Home News and Resources News News 03 Jul, 2018 Fixed and Floating Object Incidents whilst under Pilotage Introduction For many years the number of Fixed and Floating Object (FFO) claims notified to the Club remained fairly constant, as did the resulting claims, however, in the past couple of years, although the total n

Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Maritime Security - New Comprehensive Website 3 July 2018 Following extensive consultation, maritime security guidance has been updated a

International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a new website dedicated to providing comprehensive maritime security

Here's the teaser trailer for the upcoming video about the first day of the Orientation and Indoctrination Period of the Probationary Midshipmen of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA). This video covers the "Reception" wherein in the aspiring cadets are received by the upperclassmen and give them their first

Home News and Resources News News 02 Jul, 2018 United States - VRP Compliance Issues The Club is grateful to Gallagher Marine Systems for advice on two compliance issues which may affect ships trading to the United States. Firstly, the Alternative Compliance Procedure (APC) schemes operated in Alaska by both Alaska Ma

Safety Alert Update from U.S. Gulf Coast Bunker Contamination12 June - This safety alert raises awareness of a significant emerging problem in the U.S. Gulf

In order to benefit from more efficient means of communication and to minimise environmental impacts, printed copies of the Club’s Rule Book will no longer be a