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Gard (North America), is honored to be a co-sponsor of the American Bar Association Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee Annual Writing Competition.
To encourage consistency in court rulings on crew related issues, the Supreme Court of China published on 27 Sep 2020, its "Judicial Interpretation Regarding...
IMO plays a critical role in global efforts to protect biodiversity in and around the world's oceans. This video highlights the significant contribution of the Organisation to protecting the marine environment biodiversity and ecosystems.
Ships, shipowner, medical provider Home Publications Articles No Referral, No Liability No Referral, No Liability Publications Stephanie Hayward Published: September 30, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image Protecting a shipowner from the negligence of a shoreside medical provider. A shipowner has a non-dele
Established less than 70 years ago, the container industry is perceived by many as the modern face of shipping. Yet despite the sector being well regulated
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Home News and Resources News News 29 Sep, 2020 West's Office Status An update on the status of the West offices Download PDF Hong Kong The majority of staff continue to work remotely however, it is expected that the office will return to a more normal operating function again soon. A full service continues to be
Ships have reported an increasing number of cases of significant GPS interference and jamming in recent months. The geographic areas with more than one reported incident include the eastern and central Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and multiple Chinese ports.
On Wednesday, 30 September, at 9.30 CEST, The Swedish Club’s Loss Prevention team will host a live webinar with the following:
Home News and Resources News News 28 Sep, 2020 Captain Simon Hodgkinson appointed global head of West P&I Club’s loss prevention department. London, 28 September, 2020 – West of England P&I Club, a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry, has today announced that Captain Simon Hodgkinson has
Home Publications Articles Rescue of Migrants – Who Assists the Assisters? Rescue of Migrants – Who Assists the Assisters?
Cyber security, cybersecurity, computer security, information technology security, maritime cyber risk management, IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), ships
Emergency Contact Case study: Fall into cargo hold results in fatality Home Latest updates Publications Case study: Fall into cargo hold results in fatality 25 Sept 2020 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club would like to draw Members’ attention to an unfortunate incident that resulted in the death of a crew
As a result, on the 30 July, 2020, the Canadian Government issued an update regarding areas covered by the speed restriction in the static zone and dynamic sect
Twice yearly Gard’s Arendal based employees gather to clean Merdø, our adopted island in Raet National Park. Gard also sponsors local youth groups who fan out over the southern Norwegian coastline to pick up litter as part of the Hold Norge Rent (Keep Norway Beautiful) beach cleaning days.
23 September 2020 TO ALL CLASS 7 (WAR RISKS) MEMBERS Dear Sir or Madam Additional Premium Areas In accordance with Rule 19. 3, the following amendments to the list of Additional Premium Areas set out in the Association’s Circular dated 7 February 2020 will apply with effect from 00:00hrs BST 3 October 2020: Amended: Gu
Reflecting on the destruction of demand the aviation and automobile industries have suffered in the wake of the pandemic it is widely acknowledged that jet a...
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals withdraws its March 11, 2020 decision, concluding instead that injured welder was a Jones Act seaman
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 – London Club Offices – Update 23rd September 23 September 2020 Further to our previous Alerts, the updated status of our three
Emergency Contact Total incurred value of claims - Half Year 2020 Home Latest updates Publications Total incurred value of claims - Half Year 2020 23 Sept 2020 Sign up for alerts The total incurred value of claims reported in the first half of 2020 is 7% lower than reported at the same position last year. This re
Reference is made to the War Risk Circular Marine 426/2019 with the terms for War Risk Insurance in place for existing War Risk Members.
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 Notice of Annual General Meeting - 2020 22 September 2020 Please click here for Notice of Annual…
21 September 2020 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sir or Madam Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream – Update on New US Sanctions Introduction Nord Stream is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. It includes two lines running from Vyborg to Greifswald forming the original Nord Stream (NS1), and two lines runni
Philadelphia, United States of America, USA, US, reporting requirements, ports, bridge, Pilots Association for the Bay and Delaware River
In this webinar, Capt. Pankaj Kapoor AFNI, a senior partner with law firm "India Law offices LLP", looks at the development of the MLC, including the rights available to seafarers under MLC 2006, the responsibilities of government towards them, and how these can be exercised.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Introduction Nord Stream is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. It includes two lines running from Vyborg to Greifswald forming the original Nord Stream (NS1), and two lines running from Ust-Luga to Greifswald termed Nord Stream 2 (NS2).
Emergency Contact Free reserves - Half Year 2020 Home Latest updates Publications Free reserves - Half Year 2020 18 Sept 2020 Sign up for alerts Despite the uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the Club is pleased to be able to report a positive contribution from its investment portfolio at the half year stage, taking n
Nord Stream is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. It includes two lines running from Vyborg to Greifswald forming the original
It is important that a ship’s designated medic or medical officer is aware of the early signs and symptoms of TB.
Home News and Resources News News 17 Sep, 2020 LNG - Floating Storage Regasification Units This publication looks at the construction of an FSRU and therefore its operations and contractual arrangements as compared with traditional LNG tankers and how that affects P&I cover. Download PDF As decarbonization increas
Floating Storage Regasification Units In this article, we look at the construction of an FSRU and therefore it’s operations and contractual arrangements as compared with traditional LNG tankers and how that affects P&I cover. What is an FSRU?
Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
This issue covers many actual topics, such as: Home / News / Club News / Read the latest issue of Triton Club News Read the latest issue of Triton Göteborg: 16 September, 2020 Triton no 2 2020 This issue covers many actual topics, such as: AGM 2020 – A break with tradition. The Club’s first virtual AGM For 147 ye
"Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet" has been selected as the World Maritime theme for 2020. This video from the IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, raises awareness of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and showcase the work that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its M
In recent years, the maritime sector has developed innovative new learning techniques and taken on tools from the best of other sectors. Join the staff of the NI in discussing the development of unique learning experiences provided by the NI for Members and non-members.
This year’s IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance) conference will take place online for the first time in history of the organisation under the
This issue covers: Home / News / Advice / CCI – Continuous KYC and compliance checks vital says IMB Advice, Loss Prevention CCI – Continuous KYC and compliance checks vital says IMB 11 September, 2020 The latest CCI September 2020 newsletter is now available on SCOL. This issue covers: Piracy – IMB welcomes Nige
International Maritime Bureau (IMB) reports, in their latest confidential bulletin to members, about banks reviewing commodity trade finance and other
This article outlines some key information regarding Letters of Indemnity and addresses some frequently asked questions.
Many predictions were made in the run up to the imposition of the MARPOL 2020 sulphur cap, none of which was that the transition to Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) would be smooth sailing. From Gard’s experience, the transition has been smoother than many predicted but not without challenges.
Members now have access to the new and improved WestNet portal.The WestNet portal has been remodelled to reflect the updated West brand and to incorporate a use
Emergency Contact The Shipowners' Club pledges stability for Membership with encouraging half year results Home Latest updates News The Shipowners' Club pledges stability for Membership with encouraging half year results 10 Sept 2020 Download Sign up for alerts LONDON, 10 SEPTEMBER 2020 – The Shipowners’ Club, the lead
Emergency Contact The Shipowners’ Club pledges stability for Membership with encouraging half year results Home Latest updates News The Shipowners’ Club pledges stability for Membership with encouraging half year results 10 Sept 2020 Download Sign up for alerts LONDON, 10 SEPTEMBER 2020 – The Shipowners’ Club, the lead
Emergency Contact Half Year Report 2020 Home Latest updates Publications Half Year Report 2020 10 Sept 2020 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The Shipowners’ Club, the leading P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, has reported financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. The Cl
Burns can be some of the most painful and dangerous personal injuries that may be inflicted both at work and in domestic situations.
Pilots, ladders, safety Home Publications Articles Pilot Ladder Safety Pilot Ladder Safety Publications John (Capt. ) Taylor Published: September 08, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image A new website “ Pilotladder Safety ” was recently launched and the Managers felt this to be a good opportunity, not only to
Emergency Contact The Shipowners' Club co-opts Peter Sydenham and Jan Vermeij to its Board of Directors Home Latest updates News The Shipowners' Club co-opts Peter Sydenham and Jan Vermeij to its Board of Directors 8 Sept 2020 Download Sign up for alerts LONDON, 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 – The Shipowners’ Club, the leading P&am
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 Nickel Ore and Other Bulk Cargoes – Risks of Liquefaction 8 September 2020 With a number of typhoons forecast to affect shipping in the E
Home News and Resources News News 07 Sep, 2020 West of England P&I establishes long term charity programme to mark 150th anniversary year. London, 07 September, 2020 – West of England P&I Club, a leading insurance provider to the global maritime industry, has today announced the establishment of a long-term ch