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Ireland Raids Cartel Mothership What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 29, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the raid by the Irish Naval Service on the Panama-flagged bulker Matthew and the discovery of nearly 5 thousan
The coming into force of the Electronic Trade Documents Act last week in the UK is a potentially transformational moment in the development of electronic bil...
Case Study 1. 1 from our updated Casebook Home / News / Club News / Charcoal: Incorrect declaration caused charcoal fire Club News Charcoal: Incorrect declaration caused charcoal fire Göteborg: 29 September, 2023 Case Study 1.
Do you know what to check in onboard fire protection systems?
IMO Piracy Report: Six incidents during March 2026
Home Publications Articles Carriage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Containers Carriage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Containers As demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) rises, shipping them in containers requires careful risk assessment due to the hazards of Lithium-Ion batteries. Additional safety measures, including ins
From September 2024 all vessels subject to the Ballast Water Management Convention must have an approved ballast water treatment system installed onboard. Is your ship ready for tighter regulations?
Emergency Contact Shipowners' Club recognised as a 5 star Employer Home Latest updates News Shipowners' Club recognised as a 5 star Employer 28 Sept 2023 Download Sign up for alerts LONDON, 7 SEPTEMBER 2022 – The Shipowners’ Club, the leading P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, is delighte
Emergency Contact Introducing maritime technology to the bunker supply chain Home Latest updates News Introducing maritime technology to the bunker supply chain 28 Sept 2023 Download Sign up for alerts Share: Bunkering is one of the most common shipping operations occurring daily worldwide, irrespective of the t
The bunker quality info tab on Neptune has been updated. Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Sep, 2023 Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer The bunker quality info tab on Neptune has been updated.
Maersk and Tanker Security What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 27, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision by Maersk Lines, Limited to sell US Marine Management Inc.
The Swedish Club celebrated its move into new, larger premises in Athens last week, offering the Greek shipping community a warm welcome at its Inauguration
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
Self-esteem can heavily influence people's choices and decisions - it serves a motivational function by making it more or less likely that people will take c...
The latest version of the Club's magazine Triton No 2 2023 has been published, and many interesting topics are covered in this issue.
What's Going on in the St. Lawrence? What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 26, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the grounding of NACC Argonaut and its removal from the shoal.…
EU Ministers endorse Lefkosia Declaration, putting people at the centre of maritime policy
NI’s NW England and N Wales Branch Speaker: Steve Jones This webinar delves into the current impact of maritime security and its relevance in today's world. The focus is on the profound impact of the ISPS Code which has shaped maritime security practices for the past two decades.
Here is a podcast episode with Maarten van der Duijn Schouten, a Expedition vessel manager for MS Cape Race . During our conversation, we explored the fascinating role of a vessel manager in the arctic .
IACS publishes results of 2025 CIC on onboard Emergency Power Supply
Russia Bans Diesel What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 24, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the decision by Russia to halt the export of diesel fuel and what does this mean for global shipping, consumers, and the ec
This ship connects the world with your home gas in Liquid Form. But why the Liquid Form LNG ?
Empire State VII What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 22, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the arrival of the first of the five state maritime academy training ships, National Security Multi-Mission Vessel I (Trainin
The Electronic Trade Documents Act (“the Act”) comes into force today in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade doc...
Global warming is one of the most severe and complex challenges our world faces today. There is an urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels...
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Home News and Resources News News 21 Sep, 2023 West awarded A-rating stable outlook with AM Best London, 21 September 2023 – West P&I has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ra
Home Publications Articles The UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 enters into force The UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 enters into force Loss Prevention Steamship Mutual Published: September 21, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf The Electronic Trade Documents Act (“the Act”) came into force in
Use of worn mooring lines, overtightening of the brakes, or sudden movements of the ship are some of the main reasons for ropes straining beyond their breaking limits and parting. Parting of tensioned mooring lines has been associated with some of the worst human injuries, and loss of life registered in Gard’s claims
West P&I has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) by AM Best.
Naval History Symposium What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 20, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the 2023 MuMullen Naval History Symposium hosted at the US Naval Academy on September 21-22, 2023.
STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION LIMITED Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Registered in England and Wales – Registration number 105461. PRA and FCA registration number 202548) MANAGERS: STEAMSHIP P&I MANAGEM
The Electronic Trade Documents Act comes into force today in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade documents, including electronic bills of lading.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs The International Group ("IG") Standard Form Letters of Indemnity (given in return for delivery of cargo without production of an original bill of lading and/or delivery of cargo at a port or place other than stated in the bill of
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 20 Sep, 2023 Essential Gas Detectors for Safe Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Transport: TC & PT Sensors Required It is a requirement that all vessels carry the correct gas detection equipment onboard when carrying specific cargo; otherwise, the crew will be unable to evaluate
The Electronic Trade Documents Act (“the Act”) comes into force today in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade documents, including electronic bills of lading.
The Electronic Trade Documents Act comes into force today in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade documents, including electronic bills of lading.
In this episode, you'll see how the ship's engine team clean the condenser tubes of the Fresh Water Generator. FRESH WATER GENERATOR VIDEO https://youtu.
Watch our little video showing how IMO's marine protection treaty, the MARPOL Convention, is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships and currently includes six technical Annexes.
Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
IMO MSC 111: What’s on the agenda?
What The Ship (Ep89) | Container Sector | Offshore Wind Faltering | Russia-Ukraine Grain | Maersk Chooses Methanol Fuel | US National Maritime Strategy What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 18, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner -
The vessel was waiting for its berth to become available, so the decision was made to anchor. A pre-anchor briefing was held on the bridge, regarding how many
If you are a seafarer, you can enjoy the free Mariner Lounge at Doha Hamad Airport. 📸 Instagram - https://www.
The energy landscape is changing – and so is the offshore industry. What will the global energy mix look like over the next few decades?
Cause of Newark Ship Fire What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 16, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses Limited Liability filing by Grimaldi - the owner of Grand Costa d'Avorio - and the focus on a vehicle owned by Ports
Putin Has Lost a Kilo! What's Going on With Shipping? Sept 15, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the unfolding situation on the Black Sea with the Ukrainian seizure of oil rigs…
Explore the exciting potential of hydrogen as a sustainable maritime fuel while uncovering the critical safety concerns it brings to the high seas. Join us as we delve into the unique challenges associated with using hydrogen in the maritime industry, from its extreme flammability to the risks of asphyxiation, and lea