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As the High Seas Treaty is now entering into force, Gard’s Björn Alfthan and Elizabeth Joseph offer their thoughts on what marine insurance can do to support and protect ocean biodiversity.
Failure to review and incorporate instructions and recommendations from manufacturers’ service letters into the Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) can place crews and ships at unnecessary risk.
Vessels calling at US ports are reminded that compliance goes beyond federal and international regulations to include state-specific requirements. California, in particular, is known for strictly enforcing its environmental regulations.
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has reaffirmed Gard’s A+ rating, underscoring Gard’s position as the world’s only P&I club with this top-tier financial strength rating.
This edition of Skuld Charterer explores the concept of step-in agreements, a mechanism designed to safeguard charterers from the repercussions of a shipowner’s financial distress, ensuring the continuity of operations and protecting commercial interests in the face of adversity.
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Emergency Contact New Pollution Fine Tariffs in Turkish Waters for 2026 Home Latest updates News New Pollution Fine Tariffs in Turkish Waters for 2026 13 Jan 2026 Download article PDF Sign up for alerts Members are advised that the pollution fines in Turkish waters have risen by 25. 49% compared to the fine levels appl
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 China - Penalty for Use of Starlink in Chinese Waters 13 January 2026 Members and Assureds proceeding to ports in China and through Chine
Introduction Despite decades of awareness campaigns, regulatory updates, and repeated industry commitments, seafarers and shore workers continue to lose thei...
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Home Publications Articles Fines for use of Starlink in Chinese Waters Fines for use of Starlink in Chinese Waters For detailed guidance, please read the full article by the Club’s correspondent Oasis P&I Services Company Limited Information Notices Published: January 09, 2026 Download article pdf In line with Chin
Home News and Resources News Defence Guide 09 Jan, 2026 Defence Guide - Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters) Julien Rabeux Head of Claims (Singapore) 1. On delivery: The state of the holds on delivery is usually a requirement to validly tender an N.
Home Publications Articles Navigating the Risks Behind Alternative Fuels Navigating the Risks Behind Alternative Fuels The IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy pushes shipping toward net-zero by 2050 through alternative fuels, balancing emissions reductions against safety, operational and commercial challenges. Risk alerts Gilmark
Cocaine trafficking to Europe is rising sharply, with organised criminal groups increasingly exploiting commercial shipping and containerised cargo. Based on UN data and insights from Risk Intelligence, this article examines the latest smuggling trends and their implications for maritime operations and crew safety.
This circular summarises the IOPC Funds’ updated guidance for member states on the definition of “ship” under the 1992 Civil Liability Convention, highlights...
Members and owners to take note of new regulations, some of which takes place as early as 1 January 2026. New regulations that may affect your operations include: Life Saving Appliances (LSA) CodeLifeboats and rescue boats fitted with single-fall and hook systems are subject to similar risks of inadvertent release duri
Home News and Resources News News 06 Jan, 2026 Venezuela - Latest update Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director We are grateful to our local correspondents Globalpandi in Venezuela who have provided an update on the current situation in Venezuela which is available here . And also to our local corresponden
Read the latest maritime news and updates from West P&I Club. News & Resources The latest updates from the Club Featured article 06 Jan, 2026 Venezuela - Latest update We are grateful to our local correspondents Globalpandi in Venezuela who have provided an update on the current situation in Venezuela which is ava
Circular issued by International Group clubs IOPC Funds Amended Guidance for Member States on the definition of ‘ship’ under the 1992 Civil Liability Convention (1992 CLC) At the November 2025 Sessions of the IOPC Funds’ Governing Bodies, the Executive Committee of the IOPC Funds approved a new footnote for inclusion i
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 05 Jan, 2026 Group A IMSBC Cargoes - The Rain Loading Dilemma Marcus Winchester Loss Prevention Officer The Club has recently seen several instances regarding loading bulk cargoes that are categorised as Group A cargoes under the IMSBC Code during precipitation. Group A car
Emergency Contact IG Circular: IOPC Funds - Amended guidance on the definition of a 'ship' for the purposes of the 1992 Civil Liability Convention Home Latest updates News IG Circular: IOPC Funds - Amended guidance on the definition of a 'ship' for the purposes of the 1992 Civil Liability Convention 5 Jan 2026 Download
Emergency Contact Plain Language Policies 2026 - changes with explanations - Translations Home Latest updates News Plain Language Policies 2026 - changes with explanations - Translations The Club is pleased to share the translations of the changes (with explanations) to the Plain Language Policies for 2026. Fishing Ve
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) specialises in marine fuel management and provides Fuel Quality Testing services and Bunker Quantity Surveys and operates a global network of customer service offices and five specialist fuel laboratories located in Singapore, Rotterdam, Oslo, Houston and Fujairah. VPS publishes regular
Emergency Contact Polizza assicurativa di responsabilità per piccole imbarcazioni 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Polizza assicurativa di responsabilità per piccole imbarcazioni 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance
Emergency Contact Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Kleinere Passagiersschepen 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Kleinere Passagiersschepen 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for
Emergency Contact Haftpflichtversicherungspolice für Fischereifahrzeuge 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Haftpflichtversicherungspolice für Fischereifahrzeuge 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy for 2026 in Ger
Emergency Contact Póliza de seguro de responsabilidad de buque pesquero 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Póliza de seguro de responsabilidad de buque pesquero 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft Poli
Emergency Contact Seguro de responsabilidade para navio de passageiros para embarcações menores 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Seguro de responsabilidade para navio de passageiros para embarcações menores 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger
Emergency Contact Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Europese binnenvaartschepen 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Europese binnenvaartschepen 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Liability Insurance for European Inland
Emergency Contact Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Vissersvaartuigen 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Aansprakelijkheidsverzekering voor Vissersvaartuigen 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy for 2026 in Dutch
Emergency Contact Polizza assicurativa di responsabilità civile Yacht 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Polizza assicurativa di responsabilità civile Yacht 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Yacht Liability Insurance Policy for 2026 in Italian. The po
Emergency Contact Haftpflichtversicherungspolice Für Europäische Binnenschiffe 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Haftpflichtversicherungspolice Für Europäische Binnenschiffe 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Liability Insurance for European Inland Cra
Emergency Contact Yacht-Haftpflichtversicherung 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Yacht-Haftpflichtversicherung 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Yacht Liability Insurance Policy for 2026 in German. The policy can be accessed via the 'View/downl
Emergency Contact Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée aux navires à passagers pour les bateaux de moindre dimension 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée aux navires à passagers pour les bateaux de moindre dimension 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sig
Emergency Contact Haftpflicht-Versicherungspolice für Kleinere Passagierschiffe 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Haftpflicht-Versicherungspolice für Kleinere Passagierschiffe 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for
Emergency Contact Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée aux navires de pêche 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée aux navires de pêche 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Fishing Vessel Liability Insura
Emergency Contact Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée à la navigation de plaisance 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée à la navigation de plaisance 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Yacht Liability
Emergency Contact Póliza de seguro de responsabilidad para buques de pasajeros más pequeños 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Póliza de seguro de responsabilidad para buques de pasajeros más pequeños 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Vessel
Emergency Contact Póliza de seguro de responsabilidad de yate 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Póliza de seguro de responsabilidad de yate 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Yacht Liability Insurance Policy for 2026 in Spanish. The policy can be acce
Emergency Contact Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée à la navigation intérieure Européenne 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Police d’assurance responsabilité civile liée à la navigation intérieure Européenne 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release t
Emergency Contact Polizza assicurativa di responsabilità civile pescherecci 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Polizza assicurativa di responsabilità civile pescherecci 2026 30 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy for 202
Pole Star Global warns of heightened compliance pressure amid OFAC crackdown
At the November 2025 Sessions of the IOPC Funds’ Governing Bodies, the Executive Committee of the IOPC Funds approved a new footnote for inclusion in the IOPC
The threat landscape for commercial shipping continues to evolve, with targeted campaigns increasingly affecting vessels and maritime infrastructure. Areas of
The International Group (IG) Pooling and Group Excess of Loss Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2026/27 Policy Year has now been finalised.
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As part of the International Group of P&I Clubs, The Swedish Club offers a very high limit of P&I cover to ensure that members are adequately
As we approach the end of the year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members, partners, and friends around the world. This has been a year
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 19 Dec, 2025 Turkey - Environmental Pollution Fines: Updated for 2026 Emma Forbes-Gearey Loss Prevention Officer Turkish authorities have announced a 25. 49% increase in fines for marine pollution, effective 1 January 2026.
Few industries are as closely impacted by global events as shipping and marine insurance. As 2025 draws to a close, it is worth reflecting on a year marked by both challenges and meaningful progress.