24 maritime news articles about Gard
As wind-assisted propulsion is gaining traction as a means to decarbonize, there are contractual issues that should be sorted to avoid potential disputes between shipowners and charterers.
Buying a vessel that has operated in the EU after 1 January 2025 may bring unexpected costs. Under the FuelEU regulations, buyers could end up with both a vessel and a penalty on their hands.
So far this year, the number of weather-related incidents off the coast of South Africa has reached the same level as the combined total for the last three years. In this article, we highlight the key weather-related and navigational risks associated with rerouting off the Cape of Good Hope, the high-risk areas to be
Roll-on/roll-off and tanker vessels will be added to the list of vessel types required to control their emissions while at berth in a California port from 1 January 2025.
Many ships are avoiding the Red Sea by sailing around South Africa exposing them to unforgiving seas around the Cape. With several incidents of cargo stowage failure and container losses in the region recently there are fears of more to come.
A ship’s officer onboard one of our member’s vessels was recently arrested, fined and at risk of being deported from Norway for flying his personal drone over a commercial port in Norway, where the vessel was berthed.
New BIMCO guidance highlights the cost savings, moral and environmental benefits of curbing the use of water bottles in favour of on-board systems.
The Philippine government recently passed the Magna Carta for seafarers, aiming to improve the welfare and rights of Filipino seafarers. What are the key changes and consequences for shipowners?
Charcoal is a widely used material for various purposes, including cooking, heating, and industrial processes and it is often transported in shipping containers. The transportation of charcoal in containers poses significant fire risks due to the potential for self-heating and spontaneous ignition.
Requirements related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) are getting increasingly stricter. How can companies ensure compliance without feeling overwhelmed?
Sanctions have resulted in an increased use of fraudulent cargo documents, where suppliers are trying to hide the true origin of the cargo. In this article we shed light on a concerning trend and advise our clients to exercise extra caution.
Is simplicity a reason for the success of the Hague Rules? In this opinion piece, Mark Russell, Head of Cargo Claims in Gard, outlines the history - and looks to the future – in a world of competing cargo carriage regimes.
With China’s seasonal fishing ban coming to an end, ship operators and Masters are advised to take extra precautions due to the increased number of fishing vessels in Chinese waters.
The recent High Court decision of AFRA OAK serves as a timely reminder of how risky it can be to anchor Outside Port Limits (OPL) Singapore. Owners should make sure to obtain the necessary permissions from local authorities when anchoring in these waters.
Despite being categorized as a ‘Group C’ cargo in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, Gard’s recent experience in South Africa suggests that chromite ore may exhibit Group A properties including the potential to liquefy.
In recent industry debate, the Lloyds Open Form (LOF) has been described as being 'on life support'. Critics are pointing fingers at the insurance market, but they are missing the real issue: a significant drop in major casualties and the need for more transparency and trust in emergency response.
Over the years, several vessels entered with Gard have been detained and fined by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency for anchoring in East Johor waters without the requisite permissions from the authorities.
Information sharing is critical in our collective defence against cyber crime and to strengthen cyber security within the maritime sector. Gard encourages Members to share information about events with the right authorities.
Knock for knock agreements (K4K) have traditionally been used in the oil and gas industry where projects are often high value and high risk. Other types of offshore projects, such as wind farms, are similarly high value and complex undertakings in often challenging environments.
As the old adage goes, you cannot change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to reach your destination. This may prove more poignant than ever as the US Supreme Court just issued an opinion that signals a sea change for the maritime sector.
In recent years, customs fines in Dakar have become both more frequent and more expensive. Vessels are often detained and only released upon payment of the fine or posting of security for payment.
With less than six months to implementation of FuelEU Maritime in EU and EEA trades, there has been little published advice regarding how to allocate responsibilities within time charterparties. Here, three people in Gard who have been working on these issues, discuss the key points for owners and charterers to consid
The green transition presents us with a regulatory challenge that has received too little attention so far: current liability and compensation regimes are not really catering for new fuels and new cargoes. So how can we close the gaps?
Dengue is on the rise around the world, and vessels’ crews should be aware of the risk and learn to recognise its symptoms and how to keep mosquitos away.