24 maritime news articles about MSC
The Georgia Ports Authority has officially opened an inland rail hub it estimates will take 26,000 truckloads of freight off highways annually. The Gainesville Inland Port opened May 4, with direct rail service provided by Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) five days a week between northeast Georgia and the Port of Sa
Home News and Resources News News 06 May, 2026 Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS): Clarifying the IMO Definitions for Declarations Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia As digitalisation continues to shape the maritime sector, increasing attention is being paid to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) and
Representative fuel sampling remains one of the most important safeguards against bunker disputes, MARPOL compliance findings, and costly engine damage. However, disputes often arise not from the fuel itself, but from poorly controlled sampling.
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 28 Oct, 2025 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 08/25) Marcus Winchester Loss Prevention Officer In June 2025, the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 575(110), setting out the latest amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoe
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 30 Sep, 2024 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24) Emma MacCarthy Loss Prevention Officer In May 2024, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC. 556(108) Amendments to the International Maritime
Home News and Resources News News 21 Dec, 2023 Threats to vessels in the Red Sea - Important factors for Members to consider This updated circular provides guidance on various issues arising out of the recent attacks in the Red Sea and addresses the possible practical, insurance and legal factors for Members to conside
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 19 Dec, 2023 SOLAS - IMSBC Code 2023 Edition (Amendment 07-23) Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager In June 2023, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 539(107) , setting out the latest (07-23) amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 31 May, 2023 New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published A new video has been added to the Club's recently released LEARN THE ROPES video series, detailing the correct procedure for performing fumigation and the potential hazards involved. Download PDF Many agricult
Home News and Resources News Loss Prevention 14 Oct, 2022 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 06-21) Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager In April 2022 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 500(105) setting out the latest (06-21) amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) C
Emergency Contact Small investments can make a tangible difference to the lives of seafarers as revealed in latest Seafarers Happiness Index Home Latest updates News Small investments can make a tangible difference to the lives of seafarers as revealed in latest Seafarers Happiness Index 27 Jan 2021 Download View Seafa
Home News and Resources News News 06 Jul, 2020 Cyber Resilience - IACS Recommendation 2020 The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published its Recommendation on Cyber Resilience (No. 166) .
Home News and Resources News News 18 Jun, 2020 P&I Cover and Cyber risk At present there are no specific cyber exclusions in standard P&I cover. However, Members are obliged to ensure that cover is not prejudiced by acting in an “imprudent, unsafe, unduly hazardous or improper” way and this obligation extends
Home News and Resources News News 14 Jul, 2023 India - Reinforcing Ban on Thuraya and Iridium Satellite Usage in Indian Waters Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued a new order, DGS Order No. 09 of 2023 , reiterating the ban on using Thuraya, Iridium, and other
Emergency Contact Cyber security on board ships - Tanker Management and Self Assessment and upcoming changes to the International Safety Management Code Home Latest updates News Cyber security on board ships - Tanker Management and Self Assessment and upcoming changes to the International Safety Management Code 29 Dec
Home News and Resources News News 07 Feb, 2020 Carriage of Bauxite which may Liquefy - Update Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager Members are reminded of the current regulatory position regarding the carriage of bauxite in bulk. Download PDF Further to our News Item of 22 September 2017 , Members are advised that the 2020 edi
Emergency Contact ISM - Cyber security Home Latest updates News ISM - Cyber security 8 Aug 2017 Download Sign up for alerts Maritime Safety Committee In June 2017 the 98th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) approved MSC-FAL. 1/Circ.
Emergency Contact The Shipowners' P&I Club hosts maritime security webinar - recording available Home Latest updates News The Shipowners' P&I Club hosts maritime security webinar - recording available 2 Aug 2017 Download Sign up for alerts The Shipowners’ Club, the leading mutual P&I insurer in the smaller
Home News and Resources News News 28 Feb, 2017 Philippines - Attacks on Vessels in the Sulu Sea The number of attacks on vessels in the Sulu and Celebes Sea have surged recently with a corresponding increase in the severity of the attacks. In a recent incident six crew members were abducted with one crewman being shot
Home News and Resources News News 12 Dec, 2016 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 38-16) In May 2016 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC. 406(96) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Home News and Resources News News 17 Nov, 2016 SOLAS - Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 03-15) - Reminder In June 2015 IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee adopted Resolution MSC. 393(95) specifying amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code.
Emergency Contact Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide Home Latest updates Publications Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide 6 Aug 2015 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Tug and Tow - A Practical Safety and Operational Guide This booklet has been produced by the Club in respons
Emergency Contact SOLAS update – Prohibition on Blending of Bulk Liquid Cargoes Home Latest updates Publications SOLAS update – Prohibition on Blending of Bulk Liquid Cargoes 29 Jan 2014 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Prohibition of the blending of bulk liquid cargoes and production processes during sea voyage
Emergency Contact BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels Home Latest updates Publications BIMCO GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on vessels 5 Mar 2012 Sign up for alerts Members are referred to BIMCO’s GUARDCON contract for the employment of security guards on ve
Home News and Resources News News 01 Nov, 2016 Venezuela - Robbery of Anchored Vessels off Puerto la Cruz - Update Further to the Club’s news article of 6 July 2011 , Club Correspondent Venepandi, Caracas, have advised of a recent noticeable increase in the number of anchored vessels being subject to acts of robbery wi