23 maritime news articles about Britannia
The Club has become aware of recent changes to the deterrence and enforcement measures enforced in Taiwan to prevent damage to critical undersea infrastructure. Following several occurrences of damage to … Continue reading MEASURES ENFORCED IN TAIWAN TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO…
The volume of seaborne cement traded continues to grow, with the most recent annual figure estimated to be over 145 million tonnes. Cement is carried on board ships either in … Continue reading LOSS PREVENTION GUIDANCE – CARRIAGE OF CEMENT
INTRODUCTION Commercial vessels operate within complex international supply chains where varying security standards, enforcement practices, and oversight create opportunities for illicit activity. Among the most persistent and operationally disruptive of … Continue reading LOSS…
The Club continues to receive notice of claims for damage to aquaculture farms located along the coast of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Along with the claims for damage … Continue reading FISHERY FARMS AROUND THE CHINESE COAST
This edition of Risk Watch cover best practices and risks in onboard blending and commingling of liquid bulk cargoes, ballast water management updates, enhancing emergency response at sea with automated external defibrillators and developments in legal frameworks surrounding charterparty disputes. This edition of Risk
INTRODUCTION Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events affect not only ships, ports and maritime infrastructure, but may also impact the quality and behaviour of cargoes … Continue reading CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT ON SOLID BULK AND…
The Court’s of Appeal recent judgment in Monford Management Ltd (the owners of the KIVELI) v Afina Navigation Limited (the owners of the AFINA I) [2026] EWCA Civ 251, upholding the earlier decision of the Admiralty Court at first instance, provides guidance on the application of…
Loss prevention insight on the carriage of soya bean cargoes.
Tanker cargo shortage claims can be expensive, and they represent a major type of claim the Club faces. Cargo shortages can also lead to customs fines in certain jurisdictions.
The Britannia Group has appointed David Roberts as its new Regional Head of Asia, effective 23 February 2026. David is based in the Britannia Group’s Singapore office and has responsibility … Continue reading DAVID ROBERTS JOINS THE BRITANNIA GROUP AS NEW HEAD OF ASIA
Loss prevention insight on the carriage of soya bean cargoes.
The Brazilian Federal Police has adopted a stricter and more structured enforcement posture in relation to immigration requirements applicable to Chinese crew members serving on foreign-flagged vessels calling at Brazilian ports.
Britannia P&I has released updated Guidance Notes on the IG Ship Condition Survey Report Forms, now available for both surveyors and masters. These revised documents have been developed to provide … Continue reading GUIDANCE NOTES FOR SURVEYORS/MASTERS AND SCOPE OF P&I CONDITION…
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Rolf Thore Roppestad, CEO of Gard, has been appointed Chair of the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), following a unanimous vote at the Group’s Annual General Meeting in London on 11 November. He takes over from Andrew Cutler, CEO of Britannia P&I, who has served as Chair since 2022.
With increasing global focus on sustainability, new regulations on emissions and environmental compliance are set to impact the maritime industry. Recognising the importance of regulatory compliance, Britannia P&I, in collaboration with HFW , has developed comprehensive guidance documents covering FuelEU, EU ETS,
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LP insight on the importance of inspection, maintenance, and certification of cranes on ships for safe and efficient operations.
LP insight on the importance of inspection, maintenance, and certification of cranes on ships for safe and efficient operations.
The Grand Fortune, charterparties, contracts, shipping Home Publications Articles Identifying a disponent Owner not named in the charterparty Identifying a disponent Owner not named in the charterparty Publications Laura Haddon Published: May 01, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf The recent case of Americas Bulk
Circular issued by International Group clubs See Circular 29 August 2008 for revised clause TO THE MEMBERS Dear Sirs, Pollution Charterparty Clauses In March 1990 the Group circulated a recommended clause for inclusion in charterparties of tankers. In order to reflect the 1992 Protocol to CLC, and the OPA requir