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This year’s IUMI conference will take place online for the first time on 14 to 25 September. Read more Company News Download as PDF Widening the reach Moving the conference online has also provided IUMI with the opportunity to widen the conference’s reach.
There have been many grounding incidents in the waters within the Indonesian archipelago over the past few years and many have involved depth anomalies. Grounding incidents on charted obstructions are avoidable, but what about when obstructions such as shoals, reefs or rocks that are not charted?
VHF radio, marine navigation Home Publications Articles Dangers in the use of VHF for the purpose of Collision Avoidance at sea Dangers in the use of VHF for the purpose of Collision Avoidance at sea Publications Steamship Mutual Published: July 06, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image Source – MSIU, Transpor
Oil Pollution Damage coverMembers are informed that the International Group (IG) Clubs have considered the potential impact on cover for pollution risks of this
October 2020Dear sirs,Executive SummaryFor Members trading to California, these legislative changes will result in: 1) A doubling of certain existing fines up t
United States Coast Guard, USCG, Independent Maritime Consulting, IMC Home Publications Articles US Coast Guard Investigations US Coast Guard Investigations Publications Steamship Mutual Published: June 15, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image Club correspondents Independent Maritime Consulting have prov
An unsafe speed in congested water and restricted visibility and lack of situation awareness are all recurring issues in collision claims. The most common
Though not uncommon, Club correspondents Pandi Liquidadores S. R.
The vessel had picked up the pilot and was approaching the fairway to the port. It was a morning with clear skies and light winds.
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 Free Webinar Event - Locked down but still responding: Managing a marine oil spill during a pandemic 26 May 2020 The London P&I Club,
A floating ship experiences different types of movements due to the 6 degrees of freedom it undergoes when in water. The movements like Yawing, Surging, Swaying, Pitching, Heaving, and Rolling of the ship are the six movements or the 6 degrees of freedom that everyone who has been on the ship must have experienced.
Decision on payment of last instalment of premium deferred. Read more Company News Download as PDF Also available in Japanese PDF Following the meeting of the Board of Directors on 11 May 2020, Gard today announced its results for the year ending 20 February 2020.
In the current trading environment with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide economic downturn, the period spent waiting at anchorage outside ports around the world may increase for some ships. Lost and dragging anchors are the root causes of many groundings and collisions occurring while waiting at anchorages,
Book Review: Shiphandling – the beautiful game
The vessel was starboard side alongside and carrying out a cargo operation. The Chief Engineer had ordered a fuel barge to bunker 350 MT of fuel oil.
Argentina, Hydrographic Office of Argentina, rivers, grounding, low water, global warming Home Publications Articles Hydrovia – Low Water Levels Warning – Increased Risk of Grounding Hydrovia – Low Water Levels Warning – Increased Risk of Grounding Publications Steamship Mutual Published: April 24, 2020 Contact author
Home News and Resources News News 24 Apr, 2020 New ITOPF (20/21) Handbook published ITOPF has just published its annual Handbook for 2020/21. Download PDF The new edition contains a wealth of valuable information and guidance for those likely to be involved in spills of oil and chemicals or other substances from
The BSLE Sunrise, General Average bonds, General Average guarantees, claims, shipping, contract Home Publications Articles Claims under General Average Guarantees Claims under General Average Guarantees Publications Jeff Cox Published: April 06, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image The High Court decision in
Home News and Resources News News 03 Apr, 2020 Points to Consider if your Ship is Arrested Eugene Cheng Senior Claims Manager It is not uncommon for Members’ ships to be arrested. This article outlines several issues which Members should consider when faced with an arrest.
In many of the grounding cases, there are recurring deficiencies such as poor planning, not communicating with the pilot, or not using all the navigation
An aid to risk identification and loss reduction Home News & Resources News Risk Awareness: Collision Claims Date 31 March 2020 Share this article An aid to risk identification and loss reduction Use our colour-coded checklist to build your awareness of the risks and the steps needed to minimise them - do
When the arrival time to the pilot station is changed, the Master forces to alter the plans. He increases the speed and takes a shortcut through an
Safe port/safe berth, force majeure and general exceptions clauses in voyage charters. Image credit to: Zotov Dmitrii / Shutterstock.
6 March 2020 TO ALL MEMBERS AND ASSUREDS Dear Sir or Madam Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships We refer Members to previous circulars resting with Circular 5:515 of 10 June 2015 on the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on the Preve
In February 2020 we reported the following; Home / News / Advice / Monthly web news: February 2020 Advice, Loss Prevention Monthly web news: February 2020 2 March, 2020 In February 2020 we reported the following; Circulars Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Approval of CargoX 17 February – This circular informs Memb
The Lloyd’s Open Form salvage contract (LOF) has been in use for more than a century. It provides for salvage services on a “no cure-no pay” basis with an award for success based on the values of the property saved.
7 February 2020 TO ALL CLASS 7 (WAR RISKS) MEMBERS Dear Sir or Madam WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2020/21 Advance Contribution Rates Advance Contribution rates were set with effect from 20 February 2020 and have been notified to Members individually. A 50% reduction in rates will be granted for Entered Ships tradi
Our Loss Prevention team has examined collisions across a range of vessels. In many of the collision cases that are handled, a number of recurring issues can
Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF), Lloyd’s Standard Form of Salvage Agreement, Lloyd's of London, salvage, shipping, SCOPIC 2018
In the Monthly Safety Scenario Case for February, a Handysize bulk carrier was sailing through the archipelago in nightly strong winds.
In January 2020, we reported the following; Home / News / Advice / Monthly web news: January 2020 Advice, Loss Prevention Monthly web news: January 2020 5 February, 2020 In January 2020, we reported the following; Circular Part 2 – Protection & Indemnity Insurance 2020/2021 29 January – This Circular presents the e
P&I Qualification (P&IQ) Programme, PandIQ Home Publications Articles P&I Qualification (P&IQ) Programme P&I Qualification (P&IQ) Programme Publications Steamship Mutual Published: February 03, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image The P&I Qualification (P&IQ) programme wa
Home News and Resources News News 24 Jan, 2020 China - Coronavirus Outbreak With the corona virus outbreak in China and other countries developing rapidly, Members are advised to be suitable prepared. Download PDF Members are advised that information on the coronavirus outbreak, principally affecting China at this tim
Cargo ship sinks in the Port of Antwerp following possible strike
Marine Insurance Act (MIA), Constructive Total Loss (CTL), Notice of Abandonment, salvage remuneration, Salvage Convention 1989, SCOPIC
In the Monthly Safety Scenario Case for January, a container vessel ran aground when departing the berth after loading. There was a delay and several times
Emergency Contact ITOPF — An invaluable resource of marine pollution assistance available to Members Home Latest updates News ITOPF — An invaluable resource of marine pollution assistance available to Members 31 Dec 2019 Download Sign up for alerts Vessels entered with the Club are automatically enrolled with the ITOPF
On 19 March 2013, MV "CMA CGM Florida" (CCF) collided with MV "Chou Shan" (CS) in the estuary of the Yangtze River, resulting in a serious rupture to the hul...
Emergency Contact IG Circular: P&IQ registration now open to all Home Latest updates News IG Circular: P&IQ registration now open to all 18 Dec 2019 Download Sign up for alerts In 2010 the International Group launched the P&I Qualification (P&IQ) programme as a dedicated professional qualification provi
#fuelbunker #shipoperation #bunkering Ship bunkering operation is a critical procedure on board ships which requires receiving oil safely into the ship’s tanks without causing an overflow of oil. The quantity of fuel bunker oil to be received in is decided in consultation with the master.
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
In a significant number of collisions, we have found that most mariners do not reduce speed to avoid a collision.
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
Brazil, oil spill Home Publications Articles Brazil: Oil spill in Northeast Brazil – impact on shipping Brazil: Oil spill in Northeast Brazil – impact on shipping Publications Steamship Mutual Published: October 17, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image Club correspondents Proinde have informed us that an oily
Lessons learned: Fumigated cargo needs gas detection
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation
When the risk of collision is assessed using a series of compass or radar bearings, it is important to understand its limitations, both at short and long range.
In any casualty, as the Master, you play a crucial role. You are on the scene, with the ability to minimise the consequences of the casualty, and to
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation
Act early. Act large. There have been several collisions in crossing situations where the give way vessel waited too long to make the course alteration.