Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·about 1 year ago
New Arbitration Act - key implications | Gard's Insights
The long-awaited Arbitration Act 2025 is set to come into force across England and Wales. What changes are on the horizon — and what stays the same?
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P&I / InsuranceGard·about 1 year ago
Managing Flighted Spongy Moth Complex risks | Gard's Insights
It is time to prepare for phytosanitary certification! Vessels calling at ports in Eastern Asia and Russia Far East between May and October should be inspected and certified free from Flighted Spongy Moth Complex prior to departure.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·about 1 year ago
Crew fatality in a cargo tank | Gard's Insights
Despite several recent deaths during enclosed space entries, we have again been reminded that entering cargo tanks without proper ventilation and gas measurements can be fatal. Below we highlight a recent tragic incident that occurred on board a Gard entered vessel during a manual cleaning operation in a cargo tank.
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P&I / InsuranceGard·about 1 year ago
Onboard carbon capture: a bridge to zero-emission shipping? | Gard's Insights
As the shipping industry aims to decarbonise, onboard carbon capture emerges as a potential solution. But is it a game-changer or just an expensive experiment?
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CrewGard·about 1 year ago
Piracy: A persistent threat to seafarers | Gard's Insights
While the number of global piracy and armed robbery incidents has been relatively stable over the past three years, the large number of incidents in Southeast Asian waters continue to cause concern, as do the perpetrators’ aggressive behaviour towards vessel crews.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
The Magna Carta rules: Practical implications | Gard's Insights
The Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers came into effect on 25 January 2025. What are the practical implications for shipowners?
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Minimum safe manning – time to re-assess? | Gard's Insights
Minimum safe manning at sea is just that – minimum, not necessarily optimal. In this article, we explore how reduced crew levels can impact seafarers and the operational safety onboard.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Will 2025 be the year of the WAPS? | Gard's Insights
Will 2025 be the year when wind-assisted propulsion becomes a technology of choice for shipowners looking to comply with the ever-increasing roster of decarbonization regulations and ongoing uncertainty over alternative fuel viability?
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Charting the 2025 maritime regulatory landscape | Gard's Insights
Reflecting the ongoing emphasis on environmental protection and sustainable maritime operations, this year sees the implementation of crucial regulations across various domains, from emissions control and fuel efficiency to ship recycling and safety standards. These changes underscore the industry's continuous evoluti
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P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Scrap metal fires – is the IMSBC code adequately addressing the risks? | Gard's Insights
Gard continues to see some very serious scrap metal fires affecting our portfolio as well as in the media more generally.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
China focuses on enclosed space entry safety | Gard's Insights
Between 15 January and 14 October 2025, Chinese port authorities will inspect visiting vessels to ensure that personnel involved in enclosed space entry activity understand the risks involved and are properly trained and equipped to control them.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Regulations covering charcoal carried in containers tightened | Gard's Insights
Regulations governing the carriage of charcoal carried in containers are being tightened to protect crew, cargoes and vessels.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
English High Court rejects consignee’s claim against the carrier for failure to uncover shipper’s fraud | Gard's Insights
A judgment handed down in the English High Court on 7 October 2024 in the case of Stournaras Stylianos Monoprosopi EPE v. Maersk A/S (MV Maersk Klaipeda) serves as a valuable reminder of parties’ rights and obligations under bills of lading.
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P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Red Sea update: Cautious optimism after Gaza truce? | Gard's Insights
The Houthi militia in Yemen has announced a conditional pause in their threats against shipping in the Red Sea, aligning it with the recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Improved safety recommendations for entering enclosed spaces onboard ships | Gard's Insights
Every year, a significant number of people die in enclosed shipboard spaces due to hazardous atmospheres. The IMO now calls for a more structured approach to identifying and assessing enclosed space risks, emphasising the need for both crew and shore personnel to fully understand the nature of any hazards that may be
Gard
RegulationsGard·over 1 year ago
FuelEU: BIMCO’s new clause and its implications | Gard's Insights
With the FuelEU regulation coming into force on 1st January, BIMCO has had the daunting task of swiftly converting a complicated regulation into a simple and balanced clause Owners and Charterers can easily understand and adopt.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Liquid cargos in flexible tanks – new IUMI guidance | Gard's Insights
A new position paper from IUMI aims to reduce claims associated with the use of flexible tanks in shipping of liquid cargoes.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Illegal recruitment fees: A lasting problem | Gard's Insights
More than 30 per cent of seafarers worldwide have been asked to pay illegal recruitment fees to get a job, according to a recent study. This challenge is persistent in the maritime industry - and it is one we need to address head on.
Gard
RegulationsGard·over 1 year ago
New BIMCO Clause on FuelEU Maritime | Gard's Insights
Last week BIMCO adopted the FuelEU Maritime Clause for Time Charter Parties 2024 which is drafted for incorporation into time charterparties.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Pay attention to bunker declarations before entering Turkish ports | Gard's Insights
Turkish customs may consider any excess bunkers found onboard compared to the quantities declared as "smuggling”. This can result in delays, fines, and even criminal charges against members of a vessel’s crew.
Gard
CrewGard·over 1 year ago
Amendments to Maritime Labour Convention coming into force | Gard's Insights
Changes to regulations covering recruitment services, repatriation, recreational facilities and food onboard will enter into force on 23 December 2024.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Know when to slow down for whales | Gard's Insights
Make sure that vessels’ voyage planning procedures take into account mandatory and voluntary speed restrictions meant to protect local whale populations and have a copy of the most recent WSC Whale Chart onboard.
Gard
P&I / InsuranceGard·over 1 year ago
Too hot to handle: pilots refuse to board ships with faulty AC | Gard's Insights
Pilots working in some ports in Brazil have in some instances refused to board vessels that do not maintain adequate working conditions, specifically concerning temperature control on the bridge and in pilot cabins. This is driven by local labour regulations, which mandate specific temperature ranges for the safety an
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CrewGard·over 1 year ago
Diabetes at sea – what seafarers need to know | Gard's Insights
More than one in ten adults are now living with diabetes, and seafarers are at particular risk. In connection with the World Diabetes Day, we highlight how the illness can be prevented and treated while working at sea.