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Circular issued by International Group clubs The International Group has produced FAQs to provide general clarification and guidance on issues which have been raised concerning insurance cover arising out of piracy incidents and the engagement of security personnel. The FAQs can be found attached.
Sascha Meijer elected as General Secretary of Nautilus International
Guy Platten becomes Chair of The Mission to Seafarers
In our film series of “Meet our members”, we have the pleasure of introducing Latsco Ltd. in London.
China, CPI Home Publications Articles CPI and the Club celebrate over three decades together CPI and the Club celebrate over three decades together Publications Steamship Mutual Published: November 29, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image Image Gary Rynsard, immediate past Executive Chairman of
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
Fratelli Cosulich expands methanol-ready fleet series with second vessel
LR: Global dual-fuel LNG fleet reaches 1,665 vessels
ESG Barometer survey: Shipping prioritizes geopolitical risk, supply chain disruption, and resilience
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
For example, one recent claim amounted to US$ 3.6 million. Any spill, no matter how small, may result in penalties and costs far outweighing the apparent gravity of the event. Costs involved and consequential reputational losses reinforce the need for all shipowners to mitigate…
A product tanker outside a West African port was attacked by pirates while awaiting berth. Since this is a high-risk area preventive measures had been ordered
Do the planners and crew appreciate the impact of an increased GM on the vessel’s acceleration forces?
It is with much sadness that we must report the death of David Cross. David joined the West of England in February 1959 and retired in March 2002 having served the company for 43 years.
Emergency Contact Renewal 2020/2021 Home Latest updates News Renewal 2020/2021 28 Nov 2019 Download Sign up for alerts At the 2019 half year point, the Club reported a Combined Ratio of 105. 9%, with an underwriting deficit of US$ 5.
A new record was set this year in the number of attendees at the 7th Marine Insurance Seminar (MIS) in Greece. Over 50 members and brokers from Greece, Cyprus
Among several interesting information regarding this man-made marvel, we bring you the 10 most important Panama canal facts. The 48 mile-long (77 km) international waterway known as the Panama Canal allows ships to pass between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, saving about 8000 miles (12,875 km) from a journe
**27 November 2019 - **Gard announced today that Magne Nilssen will take up the newly created post of Chief Underwriting Officer London from 1 March 2020.
After the Albanian earthquake on 26 November 2019 our correspondent, in the area, is reporting that the traffic is allowed to continue in the Port of Durres.
Dangerous goods, container vessels, cargo Home Publications Articles Stowage of dangerous goods Stowage of dangerous goods Publications Steamship Mutual Published: November 27, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image Members who operate container vessels should note that CINS (Cargo Incident Notifi
CINS launches new safety guidance for the stowage of classified dangerous goods onboard containerships.
Emergency Contact Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting Wednesday 22nd January 2020 Home Latest updates News Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting Wednesday 22nd January 2020 27 Nov 2019 Download View pdf Sign up for alerts Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of The Shipowners’ Mutual Prote
Video summary of the IMO Awards ceremony 2019 in which remarkable stories of human endeavour and courage beyond the call of duty receives due recognition.
The UK Club Crew Health team were recently asked to source support for seafarers who had sadly witnessed the unexpected death of a fellow crewmember. Months ...
A new research study urges ship operators to provide greater support to seafarers to help prevent anxiety and depression. The recommendations include the provision of on-board amenities such as internet access, improved accommodation and recreational activities.
Under an amended NYPE charter party incorporating the BIMCO non-payment of hire clause, the Club’s charterer Member deducted US$8,015.40 in respect of the vesse
The Court of Appeal, damages, Owners, Charterers, damages, liability, causation, exception clauses, frustration clauses, cargo
Home News and Resources News News 21 Nov, 2019 Castorseed Extraction De-oiled Cake Cargo Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager The Club has had a number of queries recently in respect of a proposed cargo of “ Rapeseed Meal & Castorseed Extraction De-oiled Cake” to be loaded in bulk at Kandla port in India. Shippers state th
Containers tumbling into the sea, environmental damage – with reports of navigational error a seeming fact of life The Swedish Club has launched a new
In a significant number of collisions, we have found that most mariners do not reduce speed to avoid a collision.
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
The Club has received the attached report from local correspondents TCI Africa about enhanced steps by customs to impose fines for short and over landing of
On 26 October, The Ocean Cleanup launched a new solution targeting plastic waste in rivers. The Interceptor is a solar powered, autonomous, floating solution which extracts plastic from rivers, and its main purpose is to prevent more plastic from reaching the oceans.
Australian police found drugs in hot sauce bottles shipped into Sydney from US. Read about the case in the latest IMB Confidential Bulletin.
On 11 November 2019 the EU Council agreed to put in place a framework for sanctions (Council Regulation 2019/1890) against natural and legal persons
A few months after signing off, I went onboard a chemical tanker. chief makoi seaman vlog
EU Ministers endorse Lefkosia Declaration, putting people at the centre of maritime policy
The new global sulphur limitation for marine fuel is getting closer. From 1 January 2020 only fuel oil with a maximum sulphur content of 0,50% will be
Members are referred to Huatai Circular PNI1907 which sets out in some detail MSA China's implementation scheme for compliance with IMO Sulphur 2020.
Today, 14 November is [**World Diabetes Day**](https://worlddiabetesday. org/).
Watch: Seafarers trapped in crisis as conditions in the Hormuz deteriorate
The playwright George Bernhard Shaw once said “the single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. ” This phrase perfectly describes the central constraint preventing harmonized working between a pilot and Master – communication.
Emergency Contact The false economy of amending knock for knock clauses Home Latest updates News The false economy of amending knock for knock clauses 12 Nov 2019 Download Sign up for alerts Some charterers propose amendments to standard form knock for knock clauses in offshore contracts, which weaken the indemnity reg
Members and brokers gathered for a lunch seminar in Hamburg on 23 October at the Hafen-Klub.The Swedish Club's correspondent and legal experts from Manila
Argentina, ship navigation, REGINAVE, Argentine Coast Guard, fines, maritime laws, environmental laws
Sulphur 2020 implementation, IMO, Global Sulphur Cap 2020, China, France Home Publications Articles Sulphur 2020: China and France Sulphur 2020: China and France Publications Steamship Mutual Published: November 11, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image We have received some updates that may be o
#Dlong #longitude #navigation DIFFERENCE IN LONGITUDE or D'long between two places is the shortest arc of the equator or the smaller angle at the poles contained between the meridian through the two places. in the calculation of Longitude and time, D'long is named East or West according to direction from the first pla
Senegal, customs fines, cargoes Home Publications Articles Senegal: Customs fines Senegal: Customs fines Publications Steamship Mutual Published: November 08, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image Club correspondents TCI report a significant change in the attitude of the Senegalese customs re fin
**7 November 2019 - **Gard reports a result after tax of USD 65 million for the period ending 20 August 2019 and announces that there will be no general increase in the Estimated Total Call for owners’ mutual P&I or for mutual FD&D for the next year.