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Seafarers Happiness Index Q1 2026: Sense of uncertainty is the new pandemic
Home Publications Articles Managing Catfines in Marine Fuels Managing Catfines in Marine Fuels Minimising catfines in the fuel protects the engines ensuring operational and commercial reliability. Risk alerts Gilmark DMello Published: November 17, 2025 Contact author Download article pdf The shipping industry operates
Cashew Nut Shell Liquid is being considered as an alternative source of biofuel. These compounds are already being detected in conventional marine fuels like ULSFO, VLSFO, and HSFO and Gard has handled claims where the presence of these compounds in conventional fuels has resulted in operational problems or machinery
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A loss prevention guide for seafarers 2023 edition This booklet is intended to be a guide for seafarers serving on board our members' vessels who want to learn about what we, Skuld, as their global marine insurer can offer and how they can contribute to reducing any damage or loss to people, the environm
The number of stern tube-related damage claims has increased considerably over the last few years and such damages are now one of the more frequent claim types handled by Gard under the hull and machinery policies. A recent Gard analysis sheds light on the problem.

The Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance (PPMI) have issued its first annual report, disclosing the climate alignment of leading marine insurers’ hull and machinery portfolios.
Sulphur 2020 implementation, IMO, Global Sulphur Cap 2020 Home Publications Articles 2020: Are you prepared? 2020: Are you prepared?
11 February 2016 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2016/17 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contribution rates have been set with effect from 20 February 2016 and that they will be notified to Members individually.
13 February 2015 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2015/16 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
Members are alerted to the poor state of fenders at berths in Chittagong, which may give rise to both ship and shore damage. The situation is serious and it is a risk that a pollution or other significant event could follow.
Interest in traversing the Northern Sea Route continues to increase, with seasonal changes making the route a more viable option for longer periods of the year. Part of the preparation for such a voyage is to understand the extent and limits of standard insurance terms and cover.
The information Members will be aware of the developments at the IMO which in May this year approved a new container weight verification regime with changes to SOLAS expected to come in to effect in the second half of 2016. Specifically changes will be made to SOLAS Regulation VI/2, and formal approval of the changes
The Association is grateful to Messrs. AVA Marine Surveyors and Consultants for contributing to this update.
1 February 2013 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2013/14 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
8 February 2012 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2012/13 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
16 February 2011 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2011/12 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
31 January 2011 TO ALL MEMBERS Dear Sirs Indonesia and the Philippines – Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore Cargoes Introduction As members may be aware, in October and November 2010, three vessels, the Jian Fu Star, Nasco Diamond and Hong Wei, sank during the carriage of nickel ore from Indonesia to China with the loss of fo

Circular issued by International Group clubs Introduction As members may be aware in October and November 2010 three vessels the ‘Jian Fu Star’, ‘Nasco Diamond’ and ‘Hong Wei’ sank during the carriage of nickel ore from Indonesia to China with the loss of forty four seafarers. The cause of the sinkings has not yet bee
9 February 2010 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2010/11 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
3 February 2009 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2009/10 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
CLASS 8, THE FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE CLASS ____________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SEPARATE MEETING of the MEMBERS OF CLASS 8, THE FREIGHT, DEMURRAGE AND DEFENCE CLASS, of the Association will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICE of the Association, 50 LEMAN STREET, LONDON, E1 8HQ at 12:20 p. m.
5 February 2008 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2008/09 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.
2 February 2007 TO ALL WAR RISKS MEMBERS Dear Sirs WAR RISKS RENEWALS – POLICY YEAR 2007/08 1. Advance Contribution Rates Members are advised that Advance Contributions have been set at the following rates.