Circular 09/23: Electronic (Paperless) Trading

This notice confirms approval by the IG of an updated version of the DSUA. This version is called DSUA 2023.

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Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA - The Swedish Club

Members are referred to Circular dated 14 June 2021. Home / News / Circulars / Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA Circulars – P&I – No: 2698/2023 Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange

6/2023: Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA - Member Circulars

6/2023: Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA

IG Circular – Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited – Update to DSUA

Emergency Contact IG Circular – Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited – Update to DSUA Home Latest updates News IG Circular – Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limi

Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA

Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs Members are referred to Circular of 16 June 2021 . The International Group (IG) had previously approved DSUA version 2021.

Shipowners shortchanged over grain cargoes, says Swedish Club - The Swedish Club

Despite the many and varied categories of cargo damage faced by shipowners transporting grain cargoes, when it comes to claims, it’s actually cargo shortage

Circular 5.630: Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA

The London P&I Club is the trading name of The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited and its subsidiary The London P&I Insurance Company (Europe) Limited. The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited.

Exercising the right of withdrawal

Emergency Contact Exercising the right of withdrawal Home Latest updates Publications Exercising the right of withdrawal 17 Aug 2023 View PDF Sign up for alerts The right of withdrawal is one of the remedies available to shipowners who have time chartered their vessel, when their charterer fails to pay hire promptly an

ECDIS and the modern navigator

Emergency Contact ECDIS and the modern navigator Home Latest updates News ECDIS and the modern navigator 17 Aug 2023 View PDF When discussing technologies in shipping, we often talk about the future changes that are threatening to disrupt the shipping industry and entirely alter the way the mariner operates, from auton

A positive 2023 for The Swedish Club - The Swedish Club

The Swedish Club has announced a positive first half of the year, with an insurance portfolio that continues to develop strongly in terms of both volumes and

Best practices and safety considerations for nickel ore shipments

Typhoons and tropical storms pose significant challenges to the safe shipment of nickel ore. These weather conditions increase the moisture content before loading and cause severe rolling and pitching during the voyage and which in turn may result in liquefaction and shifting of the cargo.

Laytime & Demurrage

Emergency Contact Laytime & Demurrage Home Latest updates Publications Laytime & Demurrage 15 Aug 2023 View PDF Sign up for alerts Laytime and demurrage are two of the most fundamental principles applicable to voyage charterparties. This guide will set out a basic summary of what they are and how they operate

Bulker focus: Carriage of grains and soya beans - The Swedish Club

In this guide we focus on cargo claims in relation to grains and soya beans. To be included in the statistics the claims must have generated a cost of at

Off-hire issues

Emergency Contact Off-hire issues Home Latest updates Publications Off-hire issues 11 Aug 2023 View PDF Sign up for alerts Time charterparties provide for a specific period within which the charterer can make use of the vessel. Unless otherwise provided in the charterparty, the charterer is under an obligation to pay

Resetting the Balance - Waypoints Issue 04

Home News and Resources News News 10 Aug, 2023 Resetting the Balance - Waypoints Issue 04 There has been steady improvement in the gender imbalance of a still male-dominated shipping industry, but now is no time for complacency writes Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) President Elpi Petra

Come join us during Arendalsuka! - Company News

Gard is a sponsor of Arendalsuka which this year takes place from 14 to 18 August in Arendal. Below is an overview of the open events Gard is participating in.

Press Release: Steamship Mutual awarded Stable “A” rating by S&P

Home Publications Articles Press Release: Steamship Mutual awarded Stable “A” rating by S&P Press Release: Steamship Mutual awarded Stable “A” rating by S&P Publications Steamship Mutual Published: August 09, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf Image   Steamship Mutual awarded Stable “A” rating by S&a

Recent developments in the war in Ukraine - the effect on contractual obligations of the cessation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative | Gard's Insights

The Black Sea Grain Initiative that allowed grain products to be shipped from Ukrainian Black Sea ports has now ended. Our article focuses on what that means for owners’ and charterers’ contractual obligations.

American Club Loss Prevention: New E-learning Tool - Twin Fall Lifeboat

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Circular - VPS Update on Houston Fuel Contamination

Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 08 Aug, 2023 Circular - VPS Update on Houston Fuel Contamination Dmitry Kisil Senior Loss Prevention Officer VPS reported on the 10 th of July 2023 the detection of chemical contaminants in VLSFO bunker fuel deliveries in Houston at notably elevated concentrations. Download

Efficient Management of a Busy Port Call: Optimising Operations and Ensuring Safety

The global economy is intricately connected to maritime trade, a crucial means of transporting essential commodities such as ores, food, vehicles, electronic...

Enforceability of Unstamped Arbitration Agreements in India

Home News and Resources News News 04 Aug, 2023 Enforceability of Unstamped Arbitration Agreements in India Erin Walton Assistant Corporate Director The Supreme Court of India, in the landmark case of M/s N. N.

Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships

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

Guidelines to prevent Stowaway access to vessels

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

MARS Report No. 370 - August 2023

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…

Unseen Danger - Improving In-Transit Fumigation Safety

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

Temporary suspension of mobile bridge operations at Bizerte channel in Tunisia - The Swedish Club

Our correspondent from Tunisia, TIPIC, provided us with the latest information on an unfortunate incident that occurred on 26 July 2023 at the Bizerte

Ukraine Conflict - EU provides further guidance on 11th sanction package in updated FAQs.

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.

Tunisia - Major Fire Incident at Port of Bizerte Renders Crucial Bridge Immovable

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

An exciting start to a career at sea | Gard's Insights

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.

A common language? - The Swedish Club

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

California - Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction

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

The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea | Gard's Insights

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.

High Temperature & Pressurised Systems - Learn the Ropes Series

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.

New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published

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 New Gencon 2022: a complete overhaul for 21st century shipping

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.

Green Shipping: Tomorrow's Zero Emission Fuels

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 ...

A more ambitious decarbonisation strategy for international shipping - Company News

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.

Reederei Nord and The Swedish Club Collaborate to Improve Onboard Safety - The Swedish Club

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 Works - Gas Torch-Fatal Burn Injuries

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

Beware cargoes which may liquefy not listed in the IMSBC Code | Gard's Insights

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.

Navigating the Seas of Sustainability - FAME Biofuel Blends in Marine Engines

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.

Alternative fuels - Decarbonisation infographic

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

Damage to coral reefs caused by anchoring outside designated anchorage | Gard's Insights

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.

The Effect of Hedging on Damages

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

Heroic Idun: Crew and vessel released - Company News

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.

Stella Maris launches latest Life at Sea report

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