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The question of whether environmental claims in Brazil are subject to time bars, and if so, what the prescription periods would be, has finally been put to r...
Coronavirus: Club cover and contracts of carriage Home / News / Advice / Coronavirus: Club cover and contracts of carriage Advice, Loss Prevention Coronavirus: Club cover and contracts of carriage 30 April, 2020 Coronavirus: Club cover and contracts of carriage By: Birgitta Hed , Senior Claims Manager, P&I,
Ten years ago, The Swedish Club's P&I business totalled 26 million gross tonnes. A decade later it has almost doubled that, at 50 million gross tonnes.
Home News and Resources News News 30 Apr, 2020 Fines in Ghana for sewage related matters Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager This is an update of our article dealing with fines imposed by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) at Takadori in relation to alleged pollution from waste waters discharged from vessels or resultant from
Home News and Resources News News 30 Apr, 2020 Floating storage of oil cargoes Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager Due to a combination of circumstances there is now a worldwide shortage of storage space ashore for both unrefined and refined oil products of all types. As such there is a now growing demand for oil tankers to b
Gard joins the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and other fellow industry bodies to call on ships across the globe to sound their horns when in port at 12. 00 local time on 1st May 2020.
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 US Sanctions - Venezuela General Licence Changes 29 April 2020 Members and Assureds trading to Venezuela will already be aware of the san
#HMMAlgeciras #biggestship #containership HMM Algeciras is now the new biggest containers ship in the world in 2020. This Mega ship is owned by HMM, a South Korea based shipping company which is currently ranking 9th in the world in terms of TEU capacity.
Ship's officer Arstone Aurelio MNI kindly answers NI CEO Captain John Lloyd's call for marine professionals to share their experience of life onboard, against the backdrop of the Cornavirus pandemic. We thank Arstone and all his colleagues around the world for the vital work they do in keeping the supply chain moving.
Home News and Resources News News 28 Apr, 2020 EU Charting Crew Changes The European Commission has issued guidelines aimed at helping to repatriate seafarers caught on ships amid the COVID-19 crisis. Download PDF The guidelines are calling on the EU member states to create a network of ports where crew changes can ta
Home News and Resources News News 28 Apr, 2020 Member Training Week cancelled In light of the continuing impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on social distancing and travel it has regrettably been necessary to cancel our popular Member Training Week for 2020. We look forward to welcoming Members to London for the 2021
During routine port state control inspections, the USCG found that fixed gas detection system sensors on a few LNG carriers were outside the tolerances established by the manufacturer and failed subsequent calibration checks.
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The vessel was starboard side alongside and carrying out a cargo operation. The Chief Engineer had ordered a fuel barge to bunker 350 MT of fuel oil.
Home News and Resources News News 27 Apr, 2020 RightShip and Human Rights at Sea Join Forces Ship-vetting company RightShip and the charity Human Rights at Sea have signed a long-term partnership agreement to help improve seafarer welfare. Download PDF The new partnership sees RightShip support Human Rights at Sea’s g
Home News and Resources News News 27 Apr, 2020 COVID-19 Antigen testing for all supply-chain workers The UK Government has announced that testing for the presence of COVID-19 antigens is being rolled out to essential (symptomatic) workers, including seafarers. Download PDF The list of essential workers and those prior
The United States Supreme Court granted the application of industry groups, BIMCO, Intertanko and Intercargo to file an Amicus Curiae brief in the recently decided case Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v.
Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°) is proud to introduce the Visual Communication: Flashing Lights Simulator portal! This simulator suite features exercises that will test your ability to recognize and memorize visual Morse code signals.
#seafarersday #seafarers #Marineinsight #lifeatsea #shipping #jobatsea Welcome to the Marine Insight Channel, the Gateway to the life at sea of the seafarer and merchant navy tribe. About 90% of the World's trade is carried by sea using different types of ships.
Home News and Resources News News 24 Apr, 2020 New ITOPF (20/21) Handbook published ITOPF has just published its annual Handbook for 2020/21. Download PDF The new edition contains a wealth of valuable information and guidance for those likely to be involved in spills of oil and chemicals or other substances from
Argentina, Hydrographic Office of Argentina, rivers, grounding, low water, global warming Home Publications Articles Hydrovia – Low Water Levels Warning – Increased Risk of Grounding Hydrovia – Low Water Levels Warning – Increased Risk of Grounding Publications Steamship Mutual Published: April 24, 2020 Contact author
Emergency Contact Regras 2020 Home Latest updates Publications Regras 2020 24 Apr 2020 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I Insurance Cover The Club Rules are here to help you navigate the terms and conditions of your cover so you can be sure of what your membership to the Club entails. This year there
Ice navigation expert Captain David 'Duke' Snider FNI of Martech Polar outlines the challenges facing mariners engaged in operating in Polar ice covered waters, and how to meet these challenges professionally and safely.
We are facing unprecedented worldwide lockdown and severe travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several thousand seafarers have been asked to extend their contracts beyond their usual tour of duty.
Whilst continuing to authorise a number of activities that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the entities’ operations the License now contains a notable
An aid to risk identification and loss reduction. Home News & Resources News Risk Awareness: Passenger Claims - Passenger ships and ferries, injuries and illness Date 22 April 2020 Share this article An aid to risk identification and loss reduction.
The Yemeni authorities has implemented a strict quarantine and control regime. On 9 April 2020, Saudi Arabia declared a two-week ceasefire in Yemen, which was proposed by the United Nations in an effort to slow the advance of COVID-19 in light that Yemen does not have the resources to withstand a highly contagious vir
The way crew work onboard, is very much reflective of the way leadership is in the company. “Safety First” may be the largest stencil on board all ships, but the essence of the message is not the size of the characters, but in the commitment of the top management ashore and also on board.
Emergency Contact Contractual implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - FAQs Home Latest updates News Contractual implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) - FAQs 22 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought about exceptionally challenging trading conditions and the Club is
A propeller is a rotating fan-like structure which is used to propel the ship by using the power generated and transmitted by the main engine of the ship. That's the most straightforward answer for one of the most common questions asked about ships - How Ship Run in Water?
A properly laid up ship reduces P&I risks and after lay up the Club will return a portion of Calls to reflect the reduced risk.
Maritime safety expert Dr Nippin Anand PhD FNI of Novellus Solutions and David Patraiko FNI, Director of Projects at The Nautical Institute take a deep dive into the fundamental beliefs that underpin our understanding and approach to managing risk.
Emergency Contact IG circular: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships Home Latest updates News IG circular: Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships 21 Apr 2020 Download View pdf Sign up
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 Covid-19 Q&As 21 April 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has raised a number of questions regarding P&I coverage which thankfully we don
As we have all seen over the past weeks, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted every aspect of global commerce and continues to evolve daily. As a result, Members have raised many questions concerning Club cover.
By: James Mackay, Claims Executive Consultant, The Swedish Club Home / News / Advice / Coronavirus – legal guidance for Members (20 April 2020) Advice, Loss Prevention Coronavirus – legal guidance for Members (20 April 2020) 20 April, 2020 By: James Mackay, Claims Executive Consultant, The Swedish Club This guide comme
The “Tiger Shanghai”, documentation, time bar, Charterers, charterparties, shipping, ports Home Publications Articles Disclose documents or risk time bar Disclose documents or risk time bar Publications Despoina Kafka Published: April 20, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image The meaning of “all available supp
Captain Morgan Dawicki teaches you how to tie a Rolling Hitch. Brought to you by Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°) the most comprehensive maritime e-learning platform in the world.
Captain Morgan Dawicki teaches you how to tie a Clove Hitch. Brought to you by Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°) the most comprehensive maritime e-learning platform in the world.
Captain Morgan Dawicki teaches you how to tie a Sheet Bend knot. Brought to you by Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°) the most comprehensive maritime e-learning platform in the world.
Captain Morgan Dawicki teaches you how to tie a Bowline knot. Brought to you by Northeast Maritime Online (NEMO°) the most comprehensive maritime e-learning platform in the world.
Captain Morgan Dawicki teaches you how to tie a square knot. This is the first of our series of knot tying videos.
Cargo wet damage on bulk carriers is a recurring problem. Over 34% of all insured bulk carriers suffered a cargo claim in 2017 and this is an increase of 75%
#USNSComfort #USNSMercy #mercyships Mercy Ships are floating hospital ship which provides free medical care to the needy in remote places and on occasions such as war, disputes etc. USNS Class Mercy ships which are USNS Comfort and USNS Mercy ar non-commissioned ships owned by the U.
Emergency Contact The Shipowners’ Club reports increased Member numbers and strong investment return in 2019 Home Latest updates News The Shipowners’ Club reports increased Member numbers and strong investment return in 2019 17 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts 17 April 2020 - The Shipowners’ Club, the leading mutua
Emergency Contact Annual Report 2019 Home Latest updates Publications Annual Report 2019 17 Apr 2020 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The Shipowners’ Club, the leading mutual P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, has reported resilient results for the year ending 31 December 2019. The Clu
During these extraordinary times and in light of the continuing spread of COVID-19 Gard has taken the difficult decision to cancel some of the major Gard events coming up in 2020.
On 29 March, China MSA issued their updated Guidance on the Prevention and Control of Covid-19 Onboard. This is an update on Version 1.
The current COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant effect on the shipping industry. Whilst the plight of cruise ships, stranded off shore with sick passengers and crew, may be dominating media headlines, the current COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant effect on the shipping industry as a whole.
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