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Gard has seen a worrying increase in fatalities and serious injuries from container ship fires this year. This article looks at what is driving the fires and the continuing efforts to address them.
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Home Publications Articles Safe Shipment of Plastic Pellets in Containers Safe Shipment of Plastic Pellets in Containers Plastic pellets pose major environmental and financial risks when containers are lost at sea, prompting the IMO to issue guidance on packaging, labelling, and stowage to reduce spillage. Risk alerts
On 9 December 2023, Yemen's Houthi movement said that it will target all ships heading to Israel, regardless of their nationality and warned all international shipping companies against dealing with Israeli ports.
Emergency Contact Case Study: A Fatal Fall from Height – Investigating Lapses in Safety Procedures Home Latest updates News Case Study: A Fatal Fall from Height – Investigating Lapses in Safety Procedures 18 Dec 2025 Download Case Study Sign up for alerts An unfortunate incident occurred on board a general cargo vessel
STEAMSHIP MUTUAL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION LIMITED Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (Registered in England and Wales – Registration number 105461. PRA and FCA registration number 202548) MANAGERS: STEAMSHIP P&I MANAGEM
15/2025: Reinsurance arrangements for the 2026 policy year arranged through the International Group of P&I Clubs
Home News and Resources News News 17 Dec, 2025 Group Reinsurance Rates 2026/27 Francis Corrigan Chief Financial Officer The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2026/27 have now been finalised. These include th
An article by Joakim Enström, The Swedish Club and Captain Hans Hederström, Marine consultant From Philosophy to Practice – The 4 Ps The sea has a way of reminding us that no two days are ever the same. Conditions change, plans shift, and decisions must often be made in the moment.
A bulk carrier was loading cargo in port and planned to receive bunker fuel from shore trucks. The Chief Engineer completed the bunkering checklist.
Home Publications Articles Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk Amendments to the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk The Club would like to bring to the attention of Members that, effective 1st January 2026, amendments to the International Code For The Safe
Automatic backflush filters are designed to protect engines by keeping fuel and lubricating oil clean. However, Gard’s recent claims experience shows that when these filters fail, they can become a serious source of engine damage, with potentially costly and time-consuming consequences.
Affirmed ‘BBB+’ Rating Reflects Strengthened Capital Base and Sustained Performance Improvements Home / News / Press Release / The Swedish Club Outlook Upgraded to Positive by S&P Global Ratings Press Release The Swedish Club Outlook Upgraded to Positive by S&P Global Ratings 12 December, 2025 Affirmed ‘BBB+’ R
Outline A Special General Meeting of The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association Limited will be held on 20th January 2026 in London. Papers f...
Home Publications Articles Customs Claims on Discharge of Bulk Solids in Argentina Customs Claims on Discharge of Bulk Solids in Argentina Information Notices Published: December 12, 2025 Download article pdf Customs fines and penalties pose a significant challenge for owners discharging solid bulk cargo in Argentina.
Image credit to: Paullawat / Shutterstock. com After several years of relative calm, piracy activity off Somalia has flared again since late October, with coordinated pirate action groups operating far offshore in the Somali Basin and adjacent Indian Ocean.
Enclosed spaces on ships - such as cargo tanks, holds, and chain lockers - are among the most dangerous environments onboard. While much attention is paid to the initial victims of asphyxiation or toxic exposure, a significant and tragic share of fatalities are would-be rescuers: crew members who rush in to save a col
The revision of the International Grain Code was adopted at the IMO Maritime Safety Committee in 2024 and will come into effect on 1 January 2026. The main purpose of the amendment is to formally incorporate into the code the cargo handling method of “specially suitable compartment, partly filled in way of the hatch o
Home Publications Articles Seasonal fishing in GoA BAM and Red Sea Seasonal fishing in GoA BAM and Red Sea Security incident in the Strait of Bab el Mandeb. Security Notes Published: December 10, 2025 Download article pdf Further to a recent security incident that occurred in the Strait of Bab el Mandeb, where the sec
The OCIMF Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) is currently in force under the SIRE 2. 0 inspection program.
Shipping 101: Ships, Insurance, Registries & Classification December 1, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses some of the basics of global shipping: Ship types, Insurance, Registries and Classification Societies #supply
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now present across a wide range of maritime operations. Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 05 Dec, 2025 Lithium-ion batteries & closing the fire safety gap Simon Hodgkinson Global Head of Loss Prevention Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now present across a wide range
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The Swedish Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Markus Johansson as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Home Publications Articles Damages for late redelivery: CA says No change Damages for late redelivery: CA says No change Court of Appeal overturns Commercial Court decision and holds that owners were entitled to substantial damages even though they could not have taken advantage of the higher market rates. Articles Ma
Ship operators continue to face customs fines for alleged inaccuracies in declarations filed at Argentine ports. Correct reporting is essential, as overages or duplications can be just as costly as shortages.
Book It Right and Pack It Tight is a practical guide designed to outline the key responsibilities under the IMDG Code for individuals and organisations invol...
Strategic appointment of Ian Duthie as Regional Executive Director, Americas strengthens the Club’s global footprint.
Emergency Contact Liability Insurance for European Inland Craft Policy 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Liability Insurance for European Inland Craft Policy 2026 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Liability Insurance for European Inland Craft Policy for 202
Emergency Contact Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Fishing Vessel Liability Insurance Policy 2026 2 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. The policy can be accessed vi
Emergency Contact Specialist Offshore, Renewables & Construction Package 2026 - Enhanced Home Latest updates Publications Specialist Offshore, Renewables & Construction Package 2026 - Enhanced 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the updated Enhanced – Special
Emergency Contact General Marine Personal Accident Cover Basic - Reference to Plain Language Policies Home Latest updates Publications General Marine Personal Accident Cover Basic - Reference to Plain Language Policies 2 Dec 2025 View PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the General Marine Personal Acc
Emergency Contact Passenger Dive Boat Liability Insurance FAQs 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Passenger Dive Boat Liability Insurance FAQs 2026 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Dive Boat Liability Insurance FAQs for 2026. The policy can be ac
Emergency Contact General Marine Personal Accident Cover Enhanced - Reference to Plain Language Policies Home Latest updates Publications General Marine Personal Accident Cover Enhanced - Reference to Plain Language Policies 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Ge
Emergency Contact Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft Policy 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft Policy 2026 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for S
Emergency Contact General Marine Personal Accident Cover Enhanced - Reference to Club Rules Home Latest updates Publications General Marine Personal Accident Cover Enhanced - Reference to Club Rules 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the General Marine Personal Acci
Emergency Contact General Marine Personal Accident Cover Basic - Reference to Club Rules Home Latest updates Publications General Marine Personal Accident Cover Basic - Reference to Club Rules 2 Dec 2025 View PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the General Marine Personal Accident Cover Basic - Refere
Emergency Contact Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft FAQs 2026 Home Latest updates Publications Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Smaller Craft FAQs 2026 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Passenger Vessel Liability Insurance for Small
Emergency Contact Yacht Personal Accident Cover - Enhanced Home Latest updates Publications Yacht Personal Accident Cover - Enhanced 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the Yacht Personal Accident Cover - Enhanced for 2026. The policy can be accessed via the 'View/d
Emergency Contact Specialist Offshore, Renewables & Construction Package 2026 - Core Home Latest updates Publications Specialist Offshore, Renewables & Construction Package 2026 - Core 2 Dec 2025 View/download policy as PDF Sign up for alerts The Club is pleased to release the updated Core – Specialist Offshore
On the morning of the incident, the vessel was at sea. The weather was calm, with slight seas and a gentle breeze.
Details of the amendments to the rules set out above are attached. They will be effective from noon GMT on 20 February 2026.
Introduction Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG - principally propane and butane) has evolved into one of the fastest-growing maritime commodities. It powers homes...
The Swedish Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Jay as Head, Charterers & Traders, a move that reinforces the Club’s strategic ambition
As LNG carriers evolve, boil-off is becoming a growing source of legal and commercial disputes. Understanding the risks, and addressing them early in the charterparty, has never been more important.
The Court of Appeal handed down judgment on the long-awaited appeal in the case involving The Solomon Trader. This decision serves as a helpful confirmation ...
The West P&I Club Dubai office opened one year ago with a clear goal: to have a fully-fledged West presence in the region. Over the past twelve months, that vision has been taking shape and the regional team has shown it embodies the same standards, service culture and technical capabilities as West’s other regional o
Home Publications Articles When the Silent Ones Leave: Addressing bullying, harassment and the hidden loss of talent at sea When the Silent Ones Leave: Addressing bullying, harassment and the hidden loss of talent at sea Loss Prevention Published: November 25, 2025 Download article pdf For cadets, joining their first v
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