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A product tanker outside a West African port was attacked by pirates while awaiting berth. Since this is a high-risk area preventive measures had been ordered
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A product tanker outside a West African port was attacked by pirates while awaiting berth. Since this is a high-risk area preventive measures had been ordered

A new record was set this year in the number of attendees at the 7th Marine Insurance Seminar (MIS) in Greece. Over 50 members and brokers from Greece, Cyprus

After the Albanian earthquake on 26 November 2019 our correspondent, in the area, is reporting that the traffic is allowed to continue in the Port of Durres.

Containers tumbling into the sea, environmental damage – with reports of navigational error a seeming fact of life The Swedish Club has launched a new

Australian police found drugs in hot sauce bottles shipped into Sydney from US. Read about the case in the latest IMB Confidential Bulletin.

On 11 November 2019 the EU Council agreed to put in place a framework for sanctions (Council Regulation 2019/1890) against natural and legal persons

The new global sulphur limitation for marine fuel is getting closer. From 1 January 2020 only fuel oil with a maximum sulphur content of 0,50% will be

Members and brokers gathered for a lunch seminar in Hamburg on 23 October at the Hafen-Klub.The Swedish Club's correspondent and legal experts from Manila

US have filed criminal charges against Turkey’s state-run bank for allegedly participating in a multi-billion-dollar scheme to evade economic sanctions

International Maritime Bureau (IMB) keep focusing on Gulf of Guinea as a high-risk area for piracy, after summarizing the latest incidents this year. Although

In the Monthly Safety Scenario Case of November, an electrical problem calls for an inspection in the engine room. The critical job, checking the anodes of

The Club has received the attached report from local correspondents TCI Africa about enhanced steps by customs to impose fines for short and over landing of

In October 2019, we reported the following; Home / News / Advice / Monthly Web News: October 2019 Advice, Loss Prevention Monthly Web News: October 2019 1 November, 2019 In October 2019, we reported the following; Circulars Hull & Machinery Insurance Terms 2020 16 October – The Hull & Machinery terms 2020

Fixed cargo lights can cause fire or explosions on combustible cargoes such as grain, animal feed, wood chips, pulp and paper. If the light is too close to

Learn more about the work of United Nations agency, the International Maritime Organization. IMO.

Claims handlers gathered for After Work on Donsö in the Gothenburg archipelago on 16 October. At the restaurant Isbolaget, The Swedish Club's

Wet damage on cargo is the most costly claim on bulk carriers with an average cost of almost USD 110 000 (2017). Working with weathertightness of hatch covers

Maritime piracy incidents down in Q3 but Gulf of Guinea remains a hot spot according to the International Maritime Bureau, IMB. Noteworthy Somalia has no

Vessel owners/operators should be alert to the possibility that persons whose travel originated in Tanzania could potentially have been exposed to Ebola virus

Latest questions on US sanctions following shipping of Iranian oil and petroleum products contrary to U. S.

In this podcast we get to the hear more about Patrik Dahlgren and his job as Senior Vice President, Global Marine Operations at Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

When doing hot work such as welding the risk of fire increases and the job calls for careful preparations. Our Loss Prevention team has together with experts

In the Monthly Safety Scenario Case of October, a new AB is seriously injured during a mooring operation. Lack of communication and no pre-departure briefing

The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued revised Advisory 2019-013, which replaces 2019-005 and advises as follows; Multiple instances of