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MARITIME●INTELLIGENCE●DAILY●11 MAY 2026 MONDAY

October 2025

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Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·7 months ago

Are your fire-fighting foams PFOS-free? | Gard's Insights

From 1 January 2026, the use or storage of fire-extinguishing media containing perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) will be prohibited under SOLAS and the High-Speed Craft (HSC) Codes. Timely preparatory actions should be undertaken to ensure full compliance.

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P&I / InsuranceShipowners' Club·7 months ago

IG Circular: Rights of Recourse

Emergency Contact IG Circular: Rights of Recourse Home Latest updates News IG Circular: Rights of Recourse 22 Oct 2025 Download Circular Sign up for alerts With effect from 20 February 2026, it will be a requirement under mutual P&I cover that Members preserve certain rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerou

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P&I / InsuranceShipowners' Club·7 months ago

Bulletin: Maintenance of pilot ladders

Emergency Contact Bulletin: Maintenance of pilot ladders Home Latest updates Publications Bulletin: Maintenance of pilot ladders 22 Oct 2025 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Pilot ladders, where appropriate, remain the most common and efficient means for pilots to board vessels. However, despite the apparent si

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Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·7 months ago

The US and China port fees: a comparison | Gard's Insights

The US and China have introduced reciprocal port fees targeting vessels linked to each other’s countries, marking a novel use of port fees as geopolitical tools akin to tariffs. The fees are based on vessel ownership, operation, flag, and place of build, but the regulations contain ambiguities, especially around defin

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RegulationsNautical Institute (YouTube)·7 months ago

Effective Use of Automatic Identification System AIS | The Nautical Institute

The video explains the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which uses VHF radio waves to broadcast critical information among ships and shore bases to enhance safety, aid traffic management, facilitate search and rescue operations, and gather industry data for improvement purposes. However, there is a concerning tr

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CrewNautical Institute (YouTube)·7 months ago

Navigational Situational Awareness at Sea | The Nautical Institute

In this video, we explore why navigating the sea demands acute situational awareness, akin to maintaining good health through vigilance and proactivity. However, many seafarers might not fully grasp its essence or importance, yet it is the backbone of maritime safety.

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GeneralNautical Institute (YouTube)·7 months ago

The Benefits of Human-Centred Design in Maritime Safety | The Nautical Institute

Why Mariners Stay Silent: The Hidden Dangers of Poorly Designed Systems and layout Speak Up ABOUT Bad Design This video delves into the intricate relationship between ship design, human factors, and maritime safety. Ships are not just structures; they bring together humans, technology, and nature and require careful m

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CrewNautical Institute (YouTube)·7 months ago

Effective Leadership and Assertiveness at Sea | The Nautical Institute

This video highlights the importance of effective leadership and assertiveness in maintaining a harmonious and secure vessel while navigating vast waters. It emphasises that leadership is an art that goes beyond mere management and requires conflict resolution, unwavering support for comrades, and assertive communicat

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P&I / InsuranceUK P&I Club·7 months ago

Circular 17/25: Rights of Recourse

This Club Circular outlines an important requirement under mutual P&I cover, effective from 20 February 2026, for Members to preserve rights of recourse ...

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P&I / InsuranceWest of England·7 months ago

West Renews VPS Contract in 2025

Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 20 Oct, 2025 West Renews VPS Contract in 2025 Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer In September 2025, West renewed its landmark agreement with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), continuing its collaboration to deliver bunker fuel quality insights through the Club’s Nep

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RegulationsWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·7 months ago

Carbon Tax on Shipping DID Not Pass the UN's IMO | US Leads Coalition Against Passage

Trump Goes WWE on IMO October 17, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the fight in the International Maritime Organization over the Net Zero Framework. #supplychain #shipping Support What's Going on With Shipping via

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RegulationsSkuld·7 months ago

INSIGHT: Cuba Sanctions

US sanctions The nature of the relationship between Cuba and the US dates back to the some of the most intense periods of the cold war era. A thaw in relations under the Obama administration has led to some liberalisation of existing sanctions, but the Trump administration has adopted a more restrictive policy and in

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P&I / InsuranceLondon P&I Club·7 months ago

China – Special Port Charges on US Vessels

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 China – Special Port Charges on US Vessels 16 October 2025 Members and Assureds whose vessels are bound for ports in China should note th

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RegulationsWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·7 months ago

US & China Port Fees, Tariffs, the IMO, and Geopolitics...OH, MY!

Port Fees, Tariffs & the IMO...Oh My! | Virginia Maritime Association October 15, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the issues at the first day of the Virginia Maritime…

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CrewShipowners' Club·7 months ago

Case Study: Seafarer Caught in a Bight During ‘Double-Banking’ Operation

Emergency Contact Case Study: Seafarer Caught in a Bight During ‘Double-Banking’ Operation Home Latest updates News Case Study: Seafarer Caught in a Bight During ‘Double-Banking’ Operation 15 Oct 2025 Download the Case Study Sign up for alerts The Incident A tug towing a barge (Barge A) was proceeding to a river port w

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West of England
P&I / InsuranceWest of England·7 months ago

AM Best has reaffirmed our Financial Strength Rating

Home News and Resources News News 15 Oct, 2025 AM Best has reaffirmed our Financial Strength Rating Tom Bowsher Group CEO West P&I has again 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

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