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Fixed cargo lights can cause fire or explosions on combustible cargoes such as grain, animal feed, wood chips, pulp and paper. If the light is too close to
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Fixed cargo lights can cause fire or explosions on combustible cargoes such as grain, animal feed, wood chips, pulp and paper. If the light is too close to

Any party accepting a Letter of Indemnity (LOI) should be aware of the risks involved in order to make a fully informed decision.
Gard invited industry stakeholders, authorities and experts to address the growing concern with devastating fires aboard container ships. Efforts to stem the mis-declaration of dangerous cargo are essential and encouraged but that is only one facet of the solution.

The main engine of the ship needs to be maintained for efficient operation. The main engine lubrication system plays an essential role when it comes to marine engine efficiency and maintenance.

SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action

Learn more about the work of United Nations agency, the International Maritime Organization. IMO.
Indonesia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), mineral export ban, raw nickel ore ban, January 2020, Indonesian government, shipping
Malware, short for malicious software, is designed to damage files or entire computer systems, steal data, or disrupt networks. Malware can be viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, backdoors, rootkits, and bots.

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 Indonesia - Nickel Ore Exports Banned 29 October 2019 As Members may already be aware from our previous News Alert (click here ), a ban o

The new IMO global sulphur cap requirements enter force on 1 st January 2020 and a robust and consistent approach to compliance is expected by all Port State...

20 August 2019: The Club’s capital has remained stable over the first half of 2019, with the Free Reserve forecast to increase to US$312 million.

Les transports maritimes sont une composante essentielle de tout programme de développement durable. L'Organisation maritime internationale (OMI) aide ses États Membres à élaborer et développer leurs politiques nationales en matière de transports maritimes, ce qui renforce les capacités des pays et contribue à l'attei
Off-hire in a nutshell Defence Guides General Principles Time charterparties invariably contain an off-hire clause providing for exceptions from the obligation for charterers to pay hire from the time of delivery until redelivery. The specific terms of the off-hire clause will determine whether or not any particular e

Bill of Lading Sample Template - http://bit. ly/362UMLb A Ship Bill of Lading is a receipt for the goods carried on the ship, or when technically put, is evidence of a contract between the shipper and the carrier.

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

The UK P&I Club has received the following update from Freehill Hogan and Mahar regarding an established winddown period for COSCO.

Following the designation of COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co. Ltd.

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 24 Oct, 2019 U.S. Sanctions Against Turkey Withdrawn Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director Further to our News Item of 17 October 2019 , the recently imposed U.S. sanctions against Turkey have been withdrawn in their entirety…
Our first in a series of Gard Insights covering the topic of mental health of seafarers, discusses what can be done to break the taboo surrounding mental illness.
Please see our [**Alert of 13 January 2020** ](https://www. gard.

Fratelli Cosulich expands methanol-ready fleet series with second vessel

Home News and Resources News News 23 Oct, 2019 The Global Sulphur Cap 2020 - Discussion Topics Nicola Cox Head of Defence Claims The Club anticipates some of the questions and issues that may arise due to the implementation of the global 0. 50% sulphur cap and shares information and resources to help guide Members in c

A brief guide to US Ballast Water Regulations, the Vessel General Permit and the 2018 Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.

Home News and Resources News News 23 Oct, 2019 Port disruption in Chile We are grateful to Jorquiera & Rozas Abogados in Chile for this warning about port distruptions. Download PDF Following the recent protests in Chile, the Chilean National Port Workers Union (the so-called “ Unión Portuaria de Chile” ) called f

SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action

Claims handlers gathered for After Work on Donsö in the Gothenburg archipelago on 16 October. At the restaurant Isbolaget, The Swedish Club's

#Latitude #Dlat #navigation Latitude and Longitude are important terminologies used when preparing a chart or navigating a ship. However, many of us do not know how to calculate lat long and the difference between latitude and dlat and how to calculate D'lat, which also known as the difference in Latitude and involves
Notice of readiness, NOR, arrived ship Home Publications Articles Are you ready for the Notice of Readiness? Are you ready for the Notice of Readiness?
Maritime Port Authority of Singapore, (MPA), IMO2020 sulphur cap, Exhaust gas scrubber installations, vessels, ships
Singapore, Singapore Convention on Mediation, mediation Home Publications Articles Singapore Convention on Mediation - The Missing Link Singapore Convention on Mediation - The Missing Link Articles Thuolase Vengadashalapathy Published: October 22, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf September 2019 &nbs
Cyber criminals depend on careless clicks to penetrate a computer system. Do you check hyperlinks before clicking?

The following table lists countries which have imposed bans on vessels fitted with open-loop SOx scrubbers calling at their ports, and on the discharge of wa...
Emergency Contact Giselle Villanueva: A back to basics guide to arbitration and mediation Home Latest updates News Giselle Villanueva: A back to basics guide to arbitration and mediation 18 Oct 2019 Download Sign up for alerts English law allows for several different forums to resolve disputes, as an alternative to lit

NEMO° has a new online course! GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) is an international system that uses advanced terrestrial and satellite technology and ship-board radio systems.

Windy conditions cause car carrier to collide with pier in Bremerhaven

#shipuniform #merchantnavy Like any other uniforms being used across different workplaces, the merchant navy sailor uniform also carries specifications that explained the person who wears it. It helps to create a professional identity and demonstrated occupational hierarchies among the crew members.

Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection

Wet damage on cargo is the most costly claim on bulk carriers with an average cost of almost USD 110 000 (2017). Working with weathertightness of hatch covers

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 17 Oct, 2019 U.S. Sanctions Against Turkey Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director As a result of the Turkish military action in northern Syria, President Trump issued an Executive Order on 14 October 2019 imposing sanctions…
Brazil, oil spill Home Publications Articles Brazil: Oil spill in Northeast Brazil – impact on shipping Brazil: Oil spill in Northeast Brazil – impact on shipping Publications Steamship Mutual Published: October 17, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image Club correspondents Proinde have informed us that an oily
There are concerns associated with both of the two most popular options to comply with IMO 2020; use of compliant fuels and SOx Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS), often referred to as scrubbers. However, what is important is that after an incident has occurred, the maritime industry learns and prevents similar cases

Windy conditions cause car carrier to collide with pier in Bremerhaven

**Wednesday, 16 October 2019** - Gard announced today that Christian Pritchard-Davies has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective from 1 January 2020. He is currently Vice President - Head of Infrastructure & Operations at Gard.

The Hull & Machinery terms 2020 are outlined in the below circular No. 425/2019.

Maritime piracy incidents down in Q3 but Gulf of Guinea remains a hot spot according to the International Maritime Bureau, IMB. Noteworthy Somalia has no

The starting air valve of the marine engine is one of the most important equipment as without it, the engine will not be able to start. The air starting valve in the marine engine is fitted on top of each cylinder head and supplied by air from the main air bottle at a pressure of around 30 bars.

ESG Barometer survey: Shipping prioritizes geopolitical risk, supply chain disruption, and resilience
Your cyber security is only as strong as your weakest link. A number of pieces of electronic equipment on board depend on information received from other electronic systems for effective operations.

Vessel owners/operators should be alert to the possibility that persons whose travel originated in Tanzania could potentially have been exposed to Ebola virus
Sulphur 2020 implementation, IMO, Global Sulphur Cap 2020 Home Publications Articles 2020: Are you prepared? 2020: Are you prepared?