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Emergency Contact Bunker Operations Risk Assessment Home Latest updates News Bunker Operations Risk Assessment 1 Sept 2020 Download Sign up for alerts Bunkering is one of the most common operations carried out on board, regardless of the vessel type or size. Despite it being a routine operation, disputes may arise, su
Emergency Contact IG Circular – New revised People’s Republic of China (PRC) law on the prevention and control of environmental pollution by solid wastes – effective 1 September 2020 Home Latest updates News IG Circular – New revised People’s Republic of China (PRC) law on the prevention and control of environmental po
More than 20 years ago, the case came to Gard lawyer, Kelly Wagland, in our London office and now it has a final resolution. We thank lawyers, Amitava Majumdar, Damayanti Sen & Tripti Sharma of the law firm Bose & Mitra & Co, for providing the details of the Indian Supreme Court’s decision in the case of The Chairman,
While loading our cargo of barley in Ochakiv, Ukraine, we were also able to carry out a few of our remaining maintenance tasks. It also gave us time to relax a little bit by enjoying a special dinner and a birthday party.
UK Chamber of Shipping: Safety starts with systems thinking, not just procedures
Contract of carriage, Bill of Lading, MVV Environment Devonport Ltd v. NTO Shipping GmbH & Co.
This book is designed as “a comprehensive end-to-end guide to exemplary safety practices for Bulk Carriers and will be useful for shipowners, ports, terminals, charterers and associations,” explains RightShip General Manager David Peel. Join him together with INTERCARGO Secretary General Dr Kostas Gkonis at the launch
Recommendations for all members intending to call ports in Ghana Credit to: FOTOGRIN / Shutterstock. com Since the beginning of the year Skuld has seen several cases where fines have been imposed by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) due to alleged pollution from wastewater discharged in port.
The UK P&I Club have updated their Q&A on Bunkers Convention Certificates for 2020. Home News & Resources News Bunker Convention Certificates - Q&As Jacqueline Tan Legal Services Manager Date 26 August 2020 Share this article Bunker Convention Certificates - Q&As The UK P&I Club have updated their Q&am
On 24 August, the Singaporean Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) published a circular regulating shore-based personnel boarding the vessel.
Bohai Sea, China, temporary navigation ban, Tangshan Maritime Safety Administration, live ammunition shooting activities, Huatai Marine
The UK Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal the recent decision in Alize 1954 v Allianz Elementar Versicherungs AG (The “CMA CGM LIBRA”). While the decision involved General Average, we discuss the ramifications of the finding of unseaworthiness as it applies to the allocation of risk and liabilities in the wider
AMSA Marine Notice 05/2020 — Focused Inspection Campaign — Proper stowage and securing of cargo containers (from 1 August to 31 October 2020)
On 5 August, 2020, the Supreme Court of India handed down its judgement in the case of The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cochin Port Trust v M/S Arebee Star M...
In the July issue of Marine Insurer magazine, we discuss engine room fires. The article describes how best to deal with infrequent, but potentially
Home News and Resources News News 24 Aug, 2020 Mr Cheung King Wah We are saddened to report that Mr Cheung King Wah, a former Director of the Club 1992-1996, passed away in Shanghai on 7 th August 2020 at the age of 94. Mr Cheung commenced his career with Cosco Shanghai before transferring to the China Merchants Group
#shipreversing #marineengine #shipengine #enginereversing Reversing of marine diesel engine is a reversal of the rotational direction of the engine and thereby the propeller by changing the time of fuel injection, air injection and sometimes retiming of exhaust timing, or poppet valves. This is achieved by the reposit
We resume our voyage and head towards the Black Sea for Cargo Operations. Chief MAKOi Seaman Vlog
The Swedish Club demonstrated resilience in unprecedented times when it presented its half-year results.
Hatch covers, although heavy and robust, are delicate pieces of equipment that require constant care and attention in order to be able to withstand the rigours associated with an ocean voyage. Improper inspections, tests, maintenance and repairs are the main drivers of hatch cover problems.
A Special General Meeting of The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Limited will be held at 9:30am on 24th September 2020 at the...
A few hours ago I came across a video uploaded by Nas Daily entitled "Shipping Trap". It contained a lot of false information which triggered me to do this reaction video.
After leaving the dry dock, we stayed at the anchorage area for a few hours. While waiting, we decided to launch our lifeboat and rescue boat for testing.
The Nautical Institute's India South West Branch has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. H K Joshi amd Team SCI for their pivotal role in handling the crew changeover crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic.
14 August 2020 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sir or Madam New revised People’s Republic of China (PRC) Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes – effective 1st September 2020 Executive summary The current PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (previou
Navigating in Fishing Area around Ningbo-Zhoushan Home Publications Articles Navigating in Fishing Area around Ningbo-Zhoushan Navigating in Fishing Area around Ningbo-Zhoushan Publications Steamship Mutual Published: August 14, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image Club Correspondents Huatai report that a fis
This webinar challenges our understanding of maritime audits and investigation and their fundamental role in improving safety and learning.
Home News and Resources News News 13 Aug, 2020 Port of Beirut - Operational Berths Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia The Club’s local correspondent Maurice G Mouracade & Co. has informed that the following dry cargo terminals are now operational and declared safe within the Port of Beirut: Container Termi
On 20 July 2020 the United States Coast Guard adopted revisions to its Ballast Water Management (BWM) Reporting Form. The new reporting form replaces all previous versions and the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) will no longer accept older versions of the form.
A past kidney stones case of the UK Club resulted in costs of USD 35000 and resulted in some disruption to the ship's schedule, this advice was created with ...
Home News and Resources News News 11 Aug, 2020 Hull Coatings - A Slippery Subject As far back as Roman times, lead sheathing was being used to protect ship hulls from biofouling. The practice was then revived in the 17th century, but copper sheathing was subsequently found to be more effective.
Failure to maintain a proper lookout and to take early avoiding action are common contributing factors to collisions, say Australian authorities.
A new revision to the PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (new Revision) becomes effective on 1st September 2020
Following an increase in pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, the authorities of Benin have taken further measures to prevent such incidents.
After more than a week in dry dock, our ship prepares to leave and resume our voyage. ========= *** DISCLAIMER *** The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the video owner and do not necessarily reflect the policies and position of the employer, the ship's owner, the company and its managemen
Supreme Court considers the POEA-SEC and rules that a seafarer's heirs are entitled to death benefits for work related illness even after term of employment.
The current PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (previously revised in 2015) prohibits the import, dumping and
In this Nautical Institute webinar, panellists from across the industry will discuss past trends, evolving technologies onboard, and new opportunities for delivering and assessing training.
Home News and Resources News News 07 Aug, 2020 Beirut explosion Enam Hussain Head of Middle East Operations & Offshore As Members will be aware, a severe explosion occurred in the Port of Beirut on Tuesday 4 August, in a warehouse reportedly dedicated for IMGD cargoes and said to involve ammonium nitrate. Download
Circular issued by International Group clubs New revised People's Republic of China (PRC) Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes – effective 1 September 2020 Executive summary The current PRC Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (previously r
#maritime #merchantnavy #jobatsea Merchant navy is a global industry with several nationalities working together on different types of vessels. The industry offers excellent career opportunities both at sea and on shore and based on that fact, we have shown these 10 reasons to join merchany navy and why maritime is an
Home News and Resources News News 06 Aug, 2020 China - Fish Farm Incidents Emma Forbes-Gearey Loss Prevention Officer China is one of the world’s largest consumers and producers of fish and over the last 25 years the number of fish farms has increased exponentially. As a result of the increased number and density in C
In the early morning hours of 23 March, the laden bulk carrier, KAAMI grounded in bad weather in the Little Minch channel between the islands of Skye and Lewis off Scotland. Gard insured the KAAMI for both P&I liability, and Hull & Machinery.
Do you love hearing the sound of running machinery? Here's what a 6-cylinder, 660 kW / 900 rpm marine diesel engine sounds like during start-up and shut-down.
On 1 September 2020, the new ECA standard will be applied, and the following information regarding vessel operation in the SOx Emission Contro Area of the
The Nautical Institute's India South West Branch has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Captain Rajesh Unni MNI and his team at Synergy Marine Group for their pivotal role in handling the crew changeover crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic. The presentation was broadcast live on Facebook and included a welcome
This webinar explores the complex range of 'moving parts' in container ship operations. TT Club was intensively involved in what became the SOLAS VGM regulat...
The left fork on the vessel’s forklift truck was stuck. Two ABs and an engineer inspected the forklift to try and find the problem.
The written notification of the Cargo Claim under clause (6) of the Inter-Club NYPE Agreement 1996 and its amendment in 2011 does not have to include details of the cargo claim and the claim amount.
Our first few days in dry dock was very busy. I show a few of them in this video.