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Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 26 Sep, 2024 WEST renews its bunker fuel quality statistics contract with VPS Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer West is pleased to announce that it has renewed its contract with a market leader in marine fuel testing Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS). Download PDF
Home News and Resources News News 26 Sep, 2024 World Maritime Day- Navigating safely through the decarbonisation transition World Maritime Day is an official International Maritime Organization (IMO) day of recognition highlighting the vital work of the maritime sector and its key workers. International shipping trans
Home News and Resources News News 26 Sep, 2024 West appoints new CEO for Hong Kong office West is pleased to announce the appointment of Cai Xuanlun (“XL”) as the new CEO of its Hong Kong office effective December 2024. Download PDF XL joined West’s Hong Kong office in 2013, having graduated from Shanghai Maritime Uni
It was winter and the vessel, a bulk carrier, arrived at the discharge port to unload a cargo of steel pipes. It had recently undergone a major engine overhaul.
There will be applications on vessels that do not meet the D-2 standard calling at Turkish ports. Correspondent Omur Marine brings us the updates below.
Members with ships engaged in carriage of dangerous goods in containers are recommended to refer to the latest CINS “Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Char...
Greece's tough stance on shipwreck removal is highlighted in the SEA DIAMOND case. The article explores the legal framework and recent court rulings, discuss...
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Charcoal is a widely used material for various purposes, including cooking, heating, and industrial processes and it is often transported in shipping containers. The transportation of charcoal in containers poses significant fire risks due to the potential for self-heating and spontaneous ignition.
Home Publications Articles Steamship Mutual joins the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) Steamship Mutual joins the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) The Club is now a member of MACN, the global business network of over 200 companies working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption. Arti
Emergency Contact Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers Home Latest updates News Guidelines for the Safe Carriage of Charcoal in Containers 17 Sept 2024 Download Sign up for alerts The Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS), in conjunction with the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) and t
Gard today presented strong half-year results, reflecting solid underwriting and a diversified portfolio. The insurer also highlighted its continued commitment to providing top service to its Members and clients.
The latest Skuld Charterer edition discusses Conditions of Use (COUs) from a charterers’ perspective. These requirements set by terminals for vessels to access their facilities, particularly at LNG terminals, are known to be onerous in nature, often passing much of the risk of the operation over to the Owners (and in
Home Publications Articles プレスリリース：日本の事業活動 プレスリリース：日本の事業活動 Publications Steamship Mutual Published: September 13, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf クラブのマネージャーより、当クラブの日本におけるビジネスについての最新情報をお知らせいたします。…
Home Publications Articles Press Release: Japanese business activity Press Release: Japanese business activity The Managers would like to share some news from the Club relating to our Japanese business activity. Press Release Steamship Mutual Published: September 13, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf Given the
Emergency Contact Half Year Report 2024 Home Latest updates Publications Half Year Report 2024 12 Sept 2024 The Shipowners’ Club, the leading P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, has reported financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. The Club has reported a combined ratio
Emergency Contact The Shipowners' Club reports an underwriting surplus as well as increased vessel and tonnage numbers at the half year point Home Latest updates News The Shipowners' Club reports an underwriting surplus as well as increased vessel and tonnage numbers at the half year point 12 Sept 2024 View PDF Sign up
Contracting with reliable parties is a good way of reducing the risk of legal disputes. One of the advantages of being a Swedish Club FD&D member is that
Requirements related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are getting increasingly stricter. How can companies ensure compliance without feeling overwhelmed?
Home News and Resources News News 10 Sep, 2024 West appoints Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer West is pleased to announce the appointment of Bart Mertens as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective early 2025. Download PDF Bart has over 30 years experience in the marine insurance industry and joins
Home Publications Articles SB02 – WHO - Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan SB02 – WHO - Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan Publications Steamship Mutual Published: September 05, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf In response to the Mpox outbreak in Africa, and the recent World Health Organization (WHO
Home Publications Articles SB01 - Mpox – International Emergency SB01 - Mpox – International Emergency Publications Steamship Mutual Published: September 04, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf On the 14th August the WHO announced that the “upsurge of Mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a growing number o
Home Publications Articles Mpox – Guidance for shipboard operations Mpox – Guidance for shipboard operations Risk alerts John (Capt. ) Taylor Published: September 03, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Sanctions have resulted in an increased use of fraudulent cargo documents, where suppliers are trying to hide the true origin of the cargo. In this article we shed light on a concerning trend and advise our clients to exercise extra caution.
Is simplicity a reason for the success of the Hague Rules? In this opinion piece, Mark Russell, Head of Cargo Claims in Gard, outlines the history - and looks to the future – in a world of competing cargo carriage regimes.
Jenny Blackburn: Welcome to the Steamship Mutual podcast. Today we'll be looking into a fascinating and complex case from the Fifth Circuit involving a huge damages award, the reasons behind the appeal, and the ultimate reversal of that verdict.
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has become a global concern, prompting the introduction of successive regulations aimed at driving change.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Aug, 2024 Mpox Overview and Port Requirements Emma MacCarthy Loss Prevention Officer Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the virus formerly known as monkeypox, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. It typically lasts for 2 to 4 weeks and is similar to smallpox but ge
The vessel was sailing when the high lube oil temperature alarm activated, and the main engine stopped.
The recent High Court decision of AFRA OAK serves as a timely reminder of how risky it can be to anchor Outside Port Limits (OPL) Singapore. Owners should make sure to obtain the necessary permissions from local authorities when anchoring in these waters.
Home Publications Articles MOA – is loss of bargain recoverable? MOA – is loss of bargain recoverable?
In this article, we look at the latest virus circulating - the rather attractively named Mpox. There's been a lot of information about Mpox in the media and ...
On 14 August 2024 WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the…
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Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 15 Aug, 2024 Sweden - Introduces Phased Ban on All Scrubber Discharges Emma Forbes-Gearey Loss Prevention Officer In alignment with Denmark's forthcoming ban on discharging wash water from open-loop exhaust gas scrubber systems within 12 nautical miles of its coast starting
Over the years, several vessels entered with Gard have been detained and fined by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for anchoring in East Johor waters without the requisite permissions from the authorities.
Information sharing is critical in our collective defence against cyber crime and to strengthen cyber security within the maritime sector. Gard encourages Members to share information about events with the right authorities.
Despite being categorized as a ‘Group C’ cargo in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, Gard’s recent experience in South Africa suggests that chromite ore may exhibit Group A properties including the potential to liquefy.
Gard today announced that they have signed the Wista 40 by 30 pledge, an initiative to achieve 40 per cent female leadership in the maritime industry by 2030.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 14 Aug, 2024 OCIMF has declared 2 September 2024 as the “go-live” date for SIRE 2. 0 Emma MacCarthy Loss Prevention Officer The SIRE inspection scheme serves as a unique assessment tool for evaluating tanker risks.
Gothenburg, Sweden, 13 August 2024 - The Swedish Club has announced a positive first half of the year, with an insurance and investment portfolio that
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is one of multiple new technologies and risks that Skuld’s membership is developing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Skuld member, Altera Infrastructure, is at the forefront of this development.
With possibly less than 15 minutes to rescue somebody immersed in cold water before they become unresponsive, time is of the essence to save life. Understanding how the body reacts when you enter cold water and what you can do to delay its damaging effects can increase your chance of survival until help arrives.
Knock for knock agreements (K4K) have traditionally been used in the oil and gas industry where projects are often high value and high risk. Other types of offshore projects, such as wind farms, are similarly high value and complex undertakings in often challenging environments.
The introduction of dual fuel engines on Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) tankers has significantly improved operational flexibility.
In recent years, customs fines in Dakar have become both more frequent and more expensive. Vessels are often detained and only released upon payment of the fine or posting of security for payment.
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Our listed correspondent for both Hull and P&I matters in Bodø is now Nordic Marine Solutions. Read more Company News Download as PDF Contact details below.
As the old adage goes, you cannot change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to reach your destination. This may prove more poignant than ever as the US Supreme Court just issued an opinion that signals a sea change for the maritime sector.