Emergency Contact Blue cards – issuance to registered owners only Home Latest updates Publications Blue cards – issuance to registered owners only 1 Jan 2007 Sign up for alerts The Clubs in the International Group are the principal providers of the Blue Cards which provide the basis for States to issue the State certificates in accordance with the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (CLC). The Convention requires the owner of a ship registered in a CLC Contracting State and carrying more than 2,000 tons of oil in bulk as cargo to maintain insurance cover in accordance with the requirements of the Convention, which is evidenced by the Blue Card issued by the Club. CLC tankers must carry a State certificate on board attesting the insurance coverage. Share: Share: Back to top Latest insights 21 Apr 2026 Annual Report 2025 View article Annual Report 2025 23 Feb 2026 年规则 2026 View article 年规则 2026 23 Feb 2026 Regels 2026 View article Regels 2026 Sign up for alerts