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Lack of Refinery Capacity | The Jones Act | Oil Company Profits & Russian Sanctions What's Going on With Shipping? October 31, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the situation the United States, in particular New England and the Mid
Gard Club: Power-operated watertight doors can be fatal
The International Group has launched another video explaining the working on the Productions Operation & Specialist Craft (POSC) committee.
Magne Nilsen, Chair of the International Group’s Productions Operations & Specialist Craft Committee, and Camilla Slater highlight some of the work of the
Sealift Recapitalization | The Poor State of the US Sealift Fleet | USTRANSCOM Plan What's Going on With Shipping? October 30, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the Department of Defense's plan to recapitalize the surge sealift fle
In this video, you'll see how the Ship's Engineers overhaul the Generator Engine. This is part one and it will show the dismantling and pulling out of the Cylinder Covers and the Pistons.
Russian Oil | Diesel & Gas Shortage | Container Lines | Port of LA | Updates on Past Stories What's Going on With Shipping? October 28, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the top 5 maritime stories as of October 28, 2022.
The Swedish Club hosted a webinar on 26 October 2022 in collaboration with QuantiServ Sweden and presented an in-depth technical analysis on the causes of
Ask Eva Lianne Veldkamp and Pam Kern anything about how operational maritime safety and security onboard ships can be improved by supporting diversity, equality, equity and inclusiveness. These maritime women are part of the COPE° working group for Psychological Safety, bullying and Sexual Assault and Harassment in th
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Oct, 2022 New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published Emma MacCarthy Loss Prevention Officer A new video has been added to the Club's recently released LEARN THE ROPES video series, highlighting best sampling practices for onboard tankers. Download PDF Carg
#panama #panamacanal #waterway #canal Do you know the Panama canal is the most important trade route in the world but why Panama canal is so important? It connects the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and shortens the route from 8000 miles to mere 50 miles.
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Where Are The Rivers? | Mississippi | Rhine | Parana | Yangtze | What Does This Mean for Shipping?
Gard and the Norwegian Centre for Maritime and Diving Medicine have launched an innovative digital medical guide to improve medical treatment onboard and potentially save seafarers’ lives.
Home Publications Articles How will compliance with MARPOL Annex VI be determined? - Updated How will compliance with MARPOL Annex VI be determined?
Home News and Resources News News 26 Oct, 2022 Proposed change to constitution - Nov 2022 Tom Bowsher Group CEO West is committed to supporting its Members and others in the maritime community by providing a broad spread of insurance products and services, including those delivered in conjunction with our partners at A
The big science taking place every day on the vessels and facilities of the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) takes many forms, and investing for the future is key, writes Dr Eleanor Darlington.
🚨🚨🚨China has agreed to a 24. 9% share in CCT as of Oct 24, 2022🚨🚨🚨 Is China Buying the Port of Hamburg?
In collaboration with the cargo experts at CWA International, The Swedish Club has produced cargo advice to assist our members in the daily operation of their
Home Publications Articles AMSA Marine Notice 12/2022 - Requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters AMSA Marine Notice 12/2022 - Requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters Loss Prevention Loss Prevention Published: October 25, 2022 Contact author Down
During a voyage from Ishigaki to Manila aboard the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, our author glimpsed what it means to have wind in our sails. He will take you on that voyage and what we can learn from the master and the crew; the ship and the sea; and the wind and the sails as well as some lessons that will inform dec
Home News and Resources News News 24 Oct, 2022 Standard & Poor's (S&P) Announcement Tom Bowsher Group CEO S&P Global Ratings have announced a decision to adjust its ratings of the West from A- (negative outlook) to BBB+ (stable outlook). S&P have long stated their concerns about the industry as a whole
Just another Satruday onboard a cargo ship. But just because it's a weekend, doesn't mean we slack off on our duties...
What's Going on With Shipping on Freightwaves Round Table Discussing Mississippi River Drought What's Going on With Shipping? October 22, 2022 What's Going on With Shipping's Sal Mercogliano appeared on the Friday Freightwaves Now Round Table with host Bill Priestly and guest Patrick Chambers, Chief of Operations and
Better Call Sal | Peter Zeihan Talks Jones Act and American Economic Development | Waterways What's Going on With Shipping? October 22, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano- maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - reacts to the latest Peter Zeihan video on the Jones Act by examining ba
Grain Shipments | Freight Rates & Volumes | US Navy Is Weak | LNG | No Crabs! | What the Ship (Ep55) What's Going on With Shipping?
Statement from Lars Rhodin, Managing Director, The Swedish Club Home / News / Press Release / Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Announcement Press Release Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Announcement 21 October, 2022 Statement from Lars Rhodin, Managing Director, The Swedish Club “The Swedish Club recognises the rational
Producing future marine fuels: opportunities for scaling up renewable energy production in developing countries.
Join us on 26 October, when a panel of experts will explore the common causes and types of damage to the engine crankshaft, how to carry out repairs, and what
What's Going on With Containers? | Container Volumes Drop in Sept | But Yearly Container Volume Up What's Going on With Shipping?
The Nordic Marine Insurance Plan is a collaboration between The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers (Cefor), Danish Shipping, the Finnish Shipowners’ Association, the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, and the Swedish Shipowners’ Association.
Emergency Contact EU adopts 8th sanctions package against Russia Home Latest updates News EU adopts 8th sanctions package against Russia 10 Oct 2022 Download Sign up for alerts UPDATE – 20 October 2022: The EU Commission has updated its Russia sanctions FAQs on state-owned enterprises following the imposition of a tran
Emergency Contact Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 Home Latest updates Publications Corporate Responsibility Report 2022 20 Oct 2022 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to present its Corporate Responsibility Report 2022. Every policy or strategic initiative instituted by the Board and impl
A merican Club Circular No. 28 /22 1 OCTOBER 20, 2022 CIRCULAR NO.
Every wreck removal brings many challenges. In the case of the Golden Ray, the challenges were compounded, one on top of the other.
A new report from The Swedish Club, Container Claims – Refrigerated Containers, has identified a peak in refrigerated (reefer) container claims during the
Home News and Resources News News 19 Oct, 2022 Foot on the Gas - Waypoints Issue 03 The geopolitical turmoil of recent months has placed the shipping markets, and in particular, the LNG sector, once again at the centre of global events. And with energy security adding further upside to a market already expecting
The Southern Africa Branch explores the impacts on the mariner and wider maritime network of reducing sea service requirements following simulator training. Administrations around the globe are considering - and a few have already made provision for - a reduction in the sea time requirement to obtain the first level C
Superstitions and beliefs are entwined into the very fabric of human existence. Be it any sphere of life, there is a small element of odd and uncanny belief that dictates it.
Jones Act Waiver, Again! | Charter Rates Increase for LNG Tankers | China Wants More Gas!
#chainhoist #chainblock #manuallifting Chain hoist, also known as chain block is a portable device used to manually raise or lower a load manually. Chain hoists are designed for lifting and material handling tasks.
Procrastination: The fine line between productive and harmful delay
IACS publishes results of 2025 CIC on onboard Emergency Power Supply
PIPL is China’s comprehensive law that sets detailed rules with respect to data privacy and the protection and applies to the processing of personal
Red Hill Fuel Facility | 3rd Wave at Pearl Harbor | NDTA/TRANSCOM Logistics Across The Pacific In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the recent decision to close the Red Hill Fuel Facility at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and the impact it will have
Emergency Contact The Shipowners' Club updates on CEO succession Home Latest updates News The Shipowners' Club updates on CEO succession 17 Oct 2022 Download Sign up for alerts LONDON, 17 OCTOBER 2022 – The Shipowners’ Club, the leading P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, has provided an update
The Collapse in Container Rates | Closures on Ohio River | Labor Strikes | Offshore Wind | COVID Class Action Against Princess Cruise What's Going on With Shipping? October 13, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the top 5 maritime s
The SW England Branch celebrates World Maritime Day 2022 with an in-depth look at new technologies for greener shipping.
This circular provides details of the AGM of the Association which will take place in Dubai at 9:00am on 7th November 2022 and the arrangements for voting by...