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Emergency Contact Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships Home Latest updates News Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships 3 Aug 2023 Download View PDF Sign up for alerts The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has recently revised its strategy to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, which was
Home Publications Articles Guidelines to prevent Stowaway access to vessels Guidelines to prevent Stowaway access to vessels Preventing stowaway access to vessels, emphasising proactive measures, security protocols, and crew training to mitigate risks Risk alerts Steamship Mutual Published: August 02, 2023 Contact auth
Read Seaways online at www.nautinst.org/seaways August 2023 | Seaways | 17 Providing learning through confidential reports – an international co-operative scheme for improving safety MARS – Lessons Learned MARS Report No 370 August 2023 Visit www.nautinst.org/MARS for online…
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 31 Jul, 2023 Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia The Club has noted a concerning rise in incidents involving vessels undergoing in-transit cargo fumigation leading to the accidental exposure of crew members to pho
Our correspondent from Tunisia, TIPIC, provided us with the latest information on an unfortunate incident that occurred on 26 July 2023 at the Bizerte
Home News and Resources News Sanctions 27 Jul, 2023 Ukraine Conflict - EU provides further guidance on 11th sanction package in updated FAQs. Tim Davies Head of Claims (Eastern Team) Further to our Notice to Members on the EU’s 11th sanctions package the EU has since provided further guidance by way of updated FAQs.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 26 Jul, 2023 Tunisia - Major Fire Incident at Port of Bizerte Renders Crucial Bridge Immovable An unfortunate incident has taken place at the port of Bizerte, where the bridge spanning the Canal de Bizerte has caught fire in its engine compartment, rendering it immobile. Th
Cadetship is a great way to start your career at sea and for Gard’s latest sponsored cadet, Harriet Harding, it was even more so as she joined the Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough for the first sea phase of her cadetship.
Let’s think of a few ‘simple’ words: beam, line, shackle, icing, bridge. For someone experienced at sea, the meaning of these words should be immediately
Home News and Resources News California Laws 19 Jul, 2023 California - Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Erin Walton Assistant Corporate Director The USCG, EPA and NOAA make an annual request that all vessels 300 GT or larger reduce speeds to 10 knots when transiting within the designated VSR (Vessel Speed Reduction) zo
History tells us that as with many progressive steps in the area of human rights, change at an institutional or inter-governmental level is driven by committed individuals and non-governmental organisations.
This video offers a comprehensive overview of the hazards associated with working on conventional ships' high-temperature and pressurised systems. It sheds light on the potential dangers posed by elevated temperatures and pressures, as well as the risks of personal injury from scalding and burns.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 18 Jul, 2023 New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer The latest instalment of the LEARN THE ROPES video series has just been released. Download PDF This video offers a comprehensive overview of the hazards associated w
The Gencon voyage charter party is the most widely used voyage charter party in the dry bulk sector. Since its development in 1922, it has gone through various revisions which were triggered by changes in both the law and the nature of dry bulk operations.
In our last article, we discussed the role that transitional fuels will play in the industry’s drive towards net zero. In this article, we will focus on the ...
Last week, the 175 member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) unanimously agreed on an ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050.
The Swedish Club demonstrated the value of more than 150 years of claims experience when invited to participate in Reederei Nord's Senior Officers’
Hot work fatal burn injuries from gas torch on board a bulk carrier Home Publications Articles Hot Works - Gas Torch-Fatal Burn Injuries Hot Works - Gas Torch-Fatal Burn Injuries Publications Steamship Mutual Published: July 11, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf Transport Malta have recently issued Safety Invest
Gard is aware of a number of cases involving cargoes which may liquefy that are not listed in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code as Group A cargoes and therefore not declared as such by shippers.
As the shipping industry strives to improve its environmental sustainability and minimise its greenhouse gas emissions, the utilisation of biofuel blends in marine engines has emerged as a promising solution.
Emergency Contact Alternative fuels - Decarbonisation infographic Home Latest updates Publications Alternative fuels - Decarbonisation infographic 11 Jul 2023 View PDF Sign up for alerts As the maritime industry continues down its decarbonisation journey, we should reflect on some of the practical considerations
Vessels should not anchor outside designated anchorage areas in regions where coral reefs are known to exist to avoid damaging them and being exposed to fines by authorities.
Home Publications Articles The Effect of Hedging on Damages The Effect of Hedging on Damages Publications Owen Fry Published: July 07, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf Traders who buy and sell goods with volatile prices are likely to be exposed to price movements during the course of the transaction, and that r
Gard is pleased that the HEROIC IDUN and its 26 crew members have finally been released. The vessel has departed Bonny, Nigeria and has now left Nigerian waters.
Seafarer wellbeing has always been a focal point for NorthStandard, and we are pleased to share that Stella Maris has launched the latest version of its Life at Sea report. Life at Sea report 2022: Kindness amid conflict focuses on the exceptional work its port chaplains have done and continue to do to support seafarer
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 04 Jul, 2023 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves – “One Type Doesn’t Fit All” Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia The significance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in guaranteeing the safety and well-being of seafarers cannot be emphasised enough. Among
Professor Jan Emblemsvåg of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology recently spoke at the Gard Summer Seminar “Making Waves – geopolitics, energy and the future of shipping. ” He is a knowledgeable and outspoken proponent of nuclear power for vessel propulsion and made a strong case for including nuclear rea
BIMCO’s GENCON charter was first developed in 1922. It has been considered BIMCO’s flagship contract and it is the most widely used voyage charter party in the dry bulk sector.
Marine insurers must stay ahead of the rapid developments currently taking place in global shipping now as never before, said Thomas Nordberg, Managing
Read Seaways online at www.nautinst.org/seaways July 2023 | Seaways | 17 Providing learning through confidential reports – an international co-operative scheme for improving safety MARS – Lessons Learned MARS Report No 369 July 2023 Visit www.nautinst.org/MARS for online…
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 Breakbulk Cargoes - Jumbo Bags with Jumbo Claims 30 June 2023 The London P&I Club continues to see cargo damage claims arising from t
Almost halfway into the year, I am happy to share that despite the continued geopolitical tensions and a challenging economic climate, Gard keeps a steady course ahead. We are financially strong and perhaps fitter than ever.
The Swedish Club Loss Prevention team recently delivered a seminar at Reederei Nord's Senior Officers conference. The event took place on 21 June 2023 at the
Cargo samples hold significant importance in protecting tanker ship owners against potential cargo claims, necessitating the utmost care in their proper handling. This article delves into some critical aspects related to sampling.
Home News and Resources News Defence 28 Jun, 2023 Is this the Future of Claims? - Waypoints Issue 04 Tim Davies Head of Claims (Eastern Team) ESG is playing an increasing role in the handling of both P&I and Defence matters.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 27 Jun, 2023 Panama Canal – Implements Disruption Charge for Harbour Movements by the Panama Canal Authority Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the implementation of a disruption charge for harbour movements under Adviso
We have now added Pandi Paraguay SRL as listed correspondent in the port of Asunción, Paraguay for both P&I and H&M. Contact details below.
Den globala sjöfartsnäringen står inför strukturförändringar, vilka sker med en hastighet som industrin inte sett tidigare. Inom sjöfarten vidtas nu åtgärder
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 2022/23 Financial Year Result & Overview 26 June 2023 A summary of the drivers and result for the 2022/23 financial year and other re
Home News and Resources News News 23 Jun, 2023 “The devil is in the details” says Ian Clarke, Head of Claims and Regional Director, Hellas Ian Clarke speaks at the 1st CSN Marine Insurance Conference s in Limassol and Piraeus. Download PDF Industry insurers, owners and regulators met on the 11 th May 2023, in Li
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Skuld Charterer June 2023. The article discusses the challenges faced by charterers in obtaining evidence to support or defend claims in charterparty agreements.
4/2023: Russian Oil Price Cap update: UK Reporting requirements and evasion alert
Home Publications Articles Demand by Nigerian Tax Authorities against Shipowners Demand by Nigerian Tax Authorities against Shipowners Publications Steamship Mutual Published: June 19, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf We have learned that Nigerian tax authorities have started issuing demands to certain shipping
Home Publications Articles Issues with Bunkers on Redelivery Issues with Bunkers on Redelivery Bunker price disputes arise from market volatility and charter ambiguities, with tribunals typically allowing a five percent margin on redelivery quantities and applying market prices for excess or shortfall bunkers. Article
The Swedish Club has appointed a new Chairman to the Club’s Board of Directors. Peter Claesson, Finance Director at Stena AB, will replace Lennart Simonsson,
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 16 Jun, 2023 Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer The bunker quality data for January – June 2023 is available on Neptune . Download PDF HFO bunker quality remains dubious in many major bunkering ports across the world.
Nigeria issues freight tax demands on tanker owners/vessels having called Nigerian ports dating back to 2010.
Home News and Resources News News 15 Jun, 2023 Office Profile Hong Kong - Waypoints Issue 04 West has had an office in Hong Kong for more than 40 years and was one of the first P&I clubs to establish a branch in the territory. Download PDF The history of our Hong Kong office began in 1979, when China was just begi
Our 151st Annual General Meeting (AGM) kicked off today in more ways than one, as more than 200 members and guests prepared to join us for two days of