
Interim Guidelines for the Safety of Ships Using Ammonia as Fuel
To support the safe adoption of ammonia as fuel, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recently released interim safety guidelines MSC. 1/Circ.
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To support the safe adoption of ammonia as fuel, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recently released interim safety guidelines MSC. 1/Circ.

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Onboard blending and commingling of liquid cargoes are common requests, but it is not done without risk. This article looks at how these operations work, the potential pitfalls, and what they mean for P&I cover for both shipowners and charterers.

DNV: 38 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels in April 2026

Recent shifts in the global shipping markets have led to more instances where vessel Owners are being asked by Charterers to switch from dirty petroleum prod...
Owners have a clear interest in preventing stowaways from coming onboard, and boarding vessels at African ports remains one of the stowaways' most commonly used methods. The adoption of the ISPS Code by many West African states has not yet been effective in avoiding stowaways.

What the Ship! (Ep 121): US Tariffs with China and other countries; US Walks Out of IMO Climate Meetings; US, Panama, and CK Hutchinson; US Trade Representatives and Port Fees; and Red Sea April 9, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant ma

Emergency Contact Notice of Readiness Home Latest updates Publications Notice of Readiness 10 Apr 2025 View PDF Sign up for alerts A notice of readiness (NOR) is the notification that (i) the vessel has arrived at the agreed place; and (ii) it is ready to load or discharge (physically and legally). The purpose of prov

Beyond diet and exercise: 5 surprising keys to longevity

HD Hyundai advances development of large electric-powered ships

LR: Global dual-fuel LNG fleet reaches 1,665 vessels

Beyond diet and exercise: 5 surprising keys to longevity

The circular provides an update on the OFAC’s designation of Ansarallah (i. e.

Discover how biofouling spreads invasive aquatic species—disrupting ecosystems, harming infrastructure, and impacting industries like fisheries and aquaculture. This short video highlights the challenges and how the GloFouling Project is driving progress in responsible biofouling management.

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
Brazil’s soybean industry is poised for a landmark year in 2025, with projections indicating unprecedented production and export levels, according to Gard’s local correspondents Proinde. This could bring about logistical pressures and more claims.
Meet Thomas Stjernholm : A Senior Chartering Manager & Managing Director at Tomini Shipping In this episode, you'll gain a clear overview of the fundamentals of dry bulk chartering. 6:21 - How Shipowners Find Cargo 8:02 - The Cargo Fixture Negotiation Process 9:39 - Ballast vs.

Beyond diet and exercise: 5 surprising keys to longevity
Home Publications Articles The Problem of Sweat The Problem of Sweat The Invisible Risk to the Cargo Risk alerts Taslim Imad Published: April 07, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf Introduction The Club continues to encounter claims associated with cargo damage caused by the presence of condensation, known as swe

Serious incidents during pilotage are continuing, and one of the main contributing factors is a lack of good communication between the pilot and the vessel bridge team.

Final Report on Loss of HMNZS Manawanui April 5, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the final report on the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui. #manawanui #samoa #newzealand 00:00 Background & Findings 03:47 HMNZS Manawanui

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Getting to Zero Coalition: Modest but meaningful improvement towards net-zero

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic

Procrastination: The fine line between productive and harmful delay

In 2024, The Nautical Institute was honoured that one of our certified Dynamic Positioning Operators, Captain Jorge Fernando Galaviz Fuentes, was honoured as one of the recipients. His outstanding shiphandling and incredible bravery conducting the rescue of six seafarers whilst in hurricane conditions is testament to

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Home News and Resources News News 04 Apr, 2025 EU Commission launches sanctions helpdesk Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director Members may be interested to know that the EU has recently launched a helpdesk focussed on helping small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) undertake sanctions due diligence. &nbs

Tariffs, Trade War and IMO April 3, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses President Trump's Tariffs on the world, how this could lead to a trade war, and the IMO's upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee meetin

One of the key principles of Protection & Indemnity cover is the 'pay to be paid' rule. This rule states that a Member is insured only for sums it has paid t...

Procrastination: The fine line between productive and harmful delay
In the last six months Gard has been notified of five incidents of mooring line failures at the port of Veracruz. Our local correspondent, Pinedo Abogados, attributes these failures to the ongoing port expansion construction at the Northern terminal and bouts of increasingly severe weather, specifically cold fronts.
The Solomon Islands, rich in mineral resources, has recently begun exporting nickel ore from at least two mines. Given the nation's developing status and limited regulatory oversight, we wish to highlight potential challenges related to these shipments.
Home Publications Articles Steel Cargoes – Safe Carriage and Damage Prevention Steel Cargoes – Safe Carriage and Damage Prevention Best practices and regulatory guidance stress the safe transport of steel cargoes through proper stowage, securing, and handling. Risk alerts Taslim Imad Published: April 03, 2025 Contact
Home Publications Articles BMP for Maritime Security (MS) - 2025 BMP for Maritime Security (MS) - 2025 The new BMP, consolidating and replacing all previously published BMP documents Loss Prevention Loss Prevention Published: April 03, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf The Club would like to bring to the attenti

Quarter Century of Container Lines April 2, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses how the liner lineup has hanged this century, containership construction, and the different types of containerships. Support What's Goin

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact

Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact
A recent increase in incidents involving attendant ships colliding with offshore oil and gas, and renewable energy structures has led the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to issue a safety notice focusing on the causes of such incidents.

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Skuld: Key loss prevention tips for clay cargoes
When vessels suffer damage from ice, shipowners often look to hold charterers accountable. But the legal landscape surrounding such claims is anything but straightforward.

When ships are in port they often use diesel generators to power their systems. This releases a significant amount of pollutants like particulate matter (PM)...

The new Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 and will come into force most likely as some point later this year. The 2025 Act will not be a standalone Act but, rather, inserts amendments to the 1996 Act so as to enact the recommendations of the Law Commission codifying the common law position

EU Ministers endorse Lefkosia Declaration, putting people at the centre of maritime policy

Gothenburg, Sweden – The Swedish Club is proud to introduce a new seasonal iceberg and sea ice Advisory feature within its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention
A merican Club Circular No. 11/25 1 APRIL 4, 2025 CIRCULAR NO.

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Mental health matters: Small actions, big impact

Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic