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MARITIME●INTELLIGENCE●DAILY●11 MAY 2026 MONDAY

March 2026

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Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·about 2 months ago

NYPE Clause 8: Who really bears the liability? | Gard's Insights

The allocation of liability for cargo operations remains a crucial and often contentious issue between shipowners and charterers. Disputes frequently arise over responsibility for stowage, lashing, and securing operations, making it essential for all parties to clearly understand their obligations.

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GeneralMustapha Zehhaf (YouTube)·about 2 months ago

Ships Can't Find Their Way—GPS Is Broken #maritime #navigation #technology

⚠️ Ships are “getting lost” in the Strait of Hormuz — and GPS is the reason. In this video, I show how GPS spoofing and jamming can disrupt navigation, causing vessels to display false positions, erratic tracks, or even lose situational awareness in one of the world’s busiest chokepoints.

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NorthStandard
P&I / InsuranceNorthStandard·about 2 months ago

Brazil restores tax on bunkers

Brazil revives its export tax regime on crude and fuel oil products to relieve pressure on its domestic market, impacting bunker supply and shipping operations. Brazilian law firm Rabb Carvalho Advocacia issued a bulletin noting that renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East has driven up crude and refined produ

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P&I / InsuranceWest of England·about 2 months ago

China - Changes to calculation of pollution fines from 15 August 2026

Home News and Resources News News 19 Mar, 2026 China - Changes to calculation of pollution fines from 15 August 2026 Erin Walton Assistant Corporate Director On 12 March 2026, the National People’s Congress formally adopted the Ecological and Environmental Protection Code (the “Code”), marking a significant milestone i

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NorthStandard
P&I / InsuranceNorthStandard·about 2 months ago

Iran Conflict – Impact on Marine Bunkers

How the Iran conflict and shifting oil supply chains may reshape bunker risks. The ongoing conflict in Iran is disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which a large proportion of global oil supply passes from the Persian Gulf to international markets.

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P&I / InsuranceBritannia P&I·about 2 months ago

KIVELI v AFINA 1: HEAD ON OR CROSSING ENCOUNTER? | Britannia

The Court’s of Appeal recent judgment in Monford Management Ltd (the owners of the KIVELI) v Afina Navigation Limited (the owners of the AFINA I) [2026] EWCA Civ 251, upholding the earlier decision of the Admiralty Court at first instance, provides guidance on the application of…

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GeneralMustapha Zehhaf (YouTube)·about 2 months ago

How the strait of Hormuz can be closed #maritime #shipping

⚠️ I spoke about this risk last year — and now it’s unfolding. In this video, I explained how the Strait of Hormuz can be disrupted or effectively closed, and why this scenario has always been a real threat to global energy flows.

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TankersWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·about 2 months ago

Has the Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint Become a Checkpoint for Iranian Shipping?

This episode looks at the importance of maritime chokepoints over the past five years and how Iran has begun to control shipping egressing from the Strait of Hormuz by requiring sailing into Iranian waters and clear its passage. We also review the March 17, 2026 Joint Maritime INformation Center report, examine the la

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NorthStandard
P&I / InsuranceNorthStandard·about 2 months ago

Re-thinking vessel design: Ammonia

With green ammonia being one of the options to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from ships, this article examines how using ammonia as a fuel affects a ship’s design and operation. External contributor to this article: Pekka Pohjanen, Senior Technology Specialist, Foreship Ltd With green ammonia being one of the op

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Steamship Mutual
P&I / InsuranceSteamship Mutual·about 2 months ago

Safe Carriage of Grain

Home Publications Articles Safe Carriage of Grain Safe Carriage of Grain Read our latest Loss Prevention Risk Alert on the Safe Carriage of Grain to understand effective operational practices to minimise damage risks to sensitive grain cargo. Risk alerts Antony Thomas Published: March 18, 2026 Contact author Download

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P&I / InsuranceBritannia P&I·about 2 months ago

LIQUID CARGO SHORTAGES | Britannia

Tanker cargo shortage claims can be expensive, and they represent a major type of claim the Club faces. Cargo shortages can also lead to customs fines in certain jurisdictions.

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RegulationsSkuld·about 2 months ago

INSIGHT: Venezuela Sanctions

Introduction The United States first imposed sanctions targeting the Venezuelan government in 2015. Both the US and EU have designated individuals associated with the regime.

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TankersWGOW Shipping (YouTube)·about 2 months ago

Some Ships Are Eastbound and Down from the Strait of Hormuz | March 16, 2026

The number of ships sailing outbound from the Strait of Hormuz increases, with some ships running the narrow passage, and others sailing into Iranian waters to obtain clearance. We review the latest news and the impact of the disruption on the cruise and container sector and an examination of the targeting of ships by

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