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Gard has today released its second Crew Claims Report, outlining key trends and developments in seafarer injuries, illnesses and fatalities worldwide. Drawing on claims data from 2024 and insights from over 6,000 seafarers, the report reveals a troubling increase in crew deaths and emphasizes the need to further prior
In a brand-new publication, Gard analyses some of the key trends within crew and people-related insurance claims, highlighting the most frequent injuries, illnesses and other risks that can face seafarers onboard.
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
Claims handlers gathered for After Work on Donsö in the Gothenburg archipelago on 16 October. At the restaurant Isbolaget, The Swedish Club's
The Association wishes to remind Members of the potential for an increase in stowaways trying to gain access to vessels in South African ports during the holiday period. It is understood that illegal persons in the country are perhaps trying to secure their travel home at substantial costs to the shipowners and P&
The enclosed circular provides practical guidance on how to handle stowaway cases in Spanish ports. Click to enlarge We are grateful to Messrs MEDPANDI for contributing to this article.
The Field issue 3: Update and practical advice In February this year our correspondents in South Africa, P&I associates (PTY) Ltd, in association with the Skuld loss prevention and recurring claims group issued advice in relation to the increased incidence of stowaways in South African ports. Since then, we have c
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued a comprehensive guide on Large Scale Rescue Operations at Sea and to which you will find a link on this page. This guidance is complementary to Rescue at Sea: A Guide to Principles and Practice as Applied to Refugees and Migrants updated by the United
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published "Rescue at Sea: A guide to principles and practice as applied to refugees and migrants". QUOTE The updated and revised [publication] is now available in six languages, providing guidance on relevant legal provisions, on practical procedures to ensur
Members will be aware of the tragic refugee situation in Southeast Asia and the Mediterranean and below you will find the latest update from The Norwegian Shipowners' Association. In the security update you will also find a link to suggested guidelines for large scale SAR operations which we consider to be very instru
Members will be aware of recent news reporting in respect of the continued movement of refugees and migrants across the Mediterranean Sea. As the weather improves in the region, it is expected that there will be another large movement in 2015, possibly exceeding that of 2014.
Stowaways continue to present a serious risk for vessels calling at African ports. Many migrants seek to transit through South Africa and try to board ships calling at South African ports.
Members will have seen the extremely concerning news reports of un-crewed vessels being used to transport refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. This new development creates not only hazards for navigation, but brings with it an even greater risk of tragedy as the migrant situation in this area continues.
Despite the rougher weather of the late autumn and now winter months, thousands of people continue to brave the treacherous seas of the Mediterranean seeking to reach the shores of Europe. Ships traversing the eastern Mediterranean need to be prepared for the situation they may encounter there.
The development Members will be aware of the significant continuing situation in the Mediterranean involving a mass movement of people via North Africa and towards Europe. Up until now Italy has been responding to this situation with its operation "Mare Nostrum" , but this is now coming to an end and will be rep
The development The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has issued guidelines for Filipino seafarers and manning agencies with respect to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa. Specifically the advice is now against any shore leave and that no crew change shall take place in the ports of coun
The development Members will be aware of the continuing and enduring refugee crisis situation in the Mediterranean Sea, indeed a number of Skuld member vessels have already assisted in the rescue of persons in distress at sea this year. The underlying driving forces for this situation have not improved since the start
Ships call at ports the world over since ancient times, and as such they can be exposed to many different local environments and situations. These can include calling at ports and countries where communicable diseases are present, and as such the crew may be at risk of contracting such diseases or indeed become carrie
The situation Members will recall the Association's first advisory on this issue. The Association's correspondents have now provided the attached further update on the matter, and further updates can be obtained when published on the Ivory P&I website .
The Association has been recently notified by Messrs. P&I Associates, Skuld correspondents in South Africa, that the local immigration authorities have recently changed their approach when dealing with illegal foreign nationals found on board ships whilst moored in port in Durban.
As Members will no doubt be aware, there continues to be a significant issue of Refugees and Migrants seeking to reach Australia by way of the sea route. As many news reports over the last few years have confirmed, this is unfortunately a very dangerous journey having lead to many tragedies, including significant loss
Crew newsletter November 2013 Content The Increasing Criminalisation of Crew MLC 2006 Comes Into Force Stowaways - An Increasing Liability Staying safe on-board: The Dangers of Mooring Working aloft - A Hazardous Tale Physical health: Reducing Noise On-Board Physical…
Circular issued by International Group clubs Entry into force of the Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the Liability of Carriers of Passengers by Sea in the Event of Accidents (the "PLR") The PLR will apply in all European Union (EU) and European Economic Area
Circular issued by International Group clubs The International Group expresses serious concern at prison terms handed to Hebei Spirit officers. "The Group wishes to express its concern and disappointment at the decision of the Daejeon Appeal Court on 10 December, particularly the guilty verdicts and jail sentences han