International Group of P&I Clubs circulars
Skuld is a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG), which consists of 12 independent clubs that together provide protection and indemnity (P&I) cover for around 90% of the world’s oceangoing tonnage. Skuld and the other clubs in the IG issue similar circulars.
IG Circulars
EU sanctions: 21st sanctions package against Russia
Safe carriage of nickel ore cargoes in the south-western Pacific Ocean
UK expands Russia sanctions regime
EU sanctions: 20th sanctions package against Russia
IOPC Funds Amended Guidance for Member States on the definition of ‘ship’ under the 1992 Civil Liability Convention
EU, UK and US sanctions updates
Rights of Recourse
Coal shipments from North-East Coast USA – understanding potentially explosive hazards
Recent UK and EU sanctions imposed against Russia: EU's 18th sanctions package
Ship Pollution Response Organisation (SPRO) Agreements in China – New International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) and China Diving & Salvage (CDSA) SPRO Agreement
Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 2011 (as amended July 2025)
Update on US sanctions against Iran
Sanctions update: Yemen trading and support for the Houthi terrorist network
Guideline on carriage of Direct reduced iron (DRI)
Russian sanctions: EU FAQs related to the infrastructure transaction ban
Recent key sanctions imposed against Russia by the EU and the UK
Electronic Bills of Lading: Notification of new process
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: Enigio AB (trace:original™)
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: ICE Digital Trade Management Limited (ICE) - Update to ICE Access Agreement
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: IQAX Limited - Approval of the IQAX eBL interoperable addendum
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: Covantis eBL powered by Secro
Russian sanctions: Updated Price Cap Coalition Advisory for the maritime industry
Electronic (Paperless) Trading – TradeGo PTE. LTD (TradeGo eBL): Approval of second version of TradeGo User Agreement (2024.06.12)
EU adopts 14th sanctions package against Russia
US authorises winding down of oil and gas operations in Venezuela through 31 May 2024
The Oil Price Cap – requirement to provide voyage attestations and alert from the Price Cap Coalition
Electronic (Paperless) Trading - The trace:original system, provided by Enigio
Electronic (Paperless) Trading - The BRITC eBL system
Russian sanctions and price cap attestation update
Quint-Seal Compliance Note: Know Your Cargo
Electronic (Paperless) Trading - The eTEU eBL Platform
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: Update to Secro Terms and Conditions
United States temporarily authorizes transactions involving oil, gas and gold in Venezuela
Electronic (Paperless) Trading – ICE Digital Trade Management Limited (ICE): Approval of ICE Access Agreement (2023.01)
Electronic (Paperless) Trading – WAVE BL: Update
Updated suite of IG-recommended Letter of Indemnity wordings
US imposes sanctions on jet fuel transport to Burma
Electronic (Paperless) Trading – Change of name from essDOCS Exchange Limited to ICE Digital Trade Management Limited: Update to DSUA
EU Council adopts the 11th package of economic sanctions against Russia
Russian Oil Price Cap update: UK Reporting requirements and Evasion alert
Electronic Paperless Trading - Update to Secro Terms and Conditions
The price cap on Russian oil and petroleum products
Potential for Delays in the Contracting and Engagement of Salvage Services in Marine Casualties
Electronic (Paperless) Trading - The TradeGo eBL system
The Price Cap on Russian oil
Electronic (Paperless) Trading - The Secro system
Paperless Trading Electronic Trading Systems: Update to TradeLens Terms and Conditions
Roll risk estimator for container vessels – MARIN Top Tier Project
EU sanctions – clarification published on the carriage of certain Russian cargoes including coal and fertilisers
European Union: 6th sanctions package
Electronic (Paperless) Trading- update
Paperless Trading Electronic Trading Systems Update to E-TITLE – cancellation of R3 ownership
Sanctions: Recent deceptive practices
Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems: Corda eBL replacing E-Title
Sierra Leone: Iron ore fines – liquefaction risk
Vaccination of seafarers - IG FAQs
Electronic Paperless Trading: Update to essDOCS Terms and Conditions
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: TradeLens (TradeLens eBL)
Venezuela: United States sanctions
USA: US Oil Pollution California - Increased criminal penalties for oil spill related offences - update
USA: Oil Pollution California - Increased criminal penalties for oil spill related offences
Nord Stream 2 and TurkStream – Update on new US sanctions
China: Revised Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes
Updated industry guidelines on the carriage of seed cake in containers
US Global Maritime Advisory
Vessel monitoring and P&I insurance
Mexico: Smuggling of illegal narcotics – risk of ship detention and crew arrest
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK): Sanctions enforcement update
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Electronic (Paperless) Trading: Approval of CargoX
Electronic Shipping Solutions: Bolero, E-Title, edoxOnline, CargoX, WAVE and TradeLens
US sanctions on the Government of Venezuela and Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA)
Guidance on the United States Sanctions Compliance Programmes published by the Office of Foreign Assets Control
The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap
Electronic (Paperless) Trading
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Enforcement of UN, US and EU Sanctions
Carriage of Divinylbenzene (DVB) in containers
Iranian trade after 4 November 2018
Continuing warranty of seaworthiness
New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club Agreement
European Union Regulation 2271/96 (Blocking Regulation)
US sanctions on Iran - Announcement by President Trump on 8 May 2018
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 as amended: Liability for uninsured MLC liabilities
Carriage of calcium hypochlorite in containers - update
Honduras: Oil Spill Response – new requirements
USA, Hawaii: VRPs effective 1 January 2018 and update on OSROs MSRC, NRC and Clean Islands Council
International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments and US BWM Regulations
STOPIA 2006 (as amended 2017) and TOPIA 2006 (as amended 2017) – 2017 amendments
Carriage of calcium hypochlorite in containers
International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 and US BWM Regulations
MLC 2006 as amended: Financial security requirements
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 as amended: Financial security requirements
General Average: York Antwerp Rules (YAR) 2016 adopted by the Comite Maritime International (CMI)
Update on the Maritime Labour Convention
US Vessel Response Plans: Alaska and Oregon
Syria sanctions overview
New IG/CINS guidelines for the carriage of calcium hypochlorite in containers
Iran trading: P&I cover update - increased limit of fall-back cover
Draft C/P clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996 (as amended September 2011)
Iran trading: P&I cover update
Iran trading: Implications for P&I cover
Iran: Lifting of certain sanctions under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
WRC update: Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks
US Vessel Response Plans: California Shoreline Protection – MSRC - So Cal Ship Services (SCSS) California
China ratifies Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC)
Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems: essDOCS, Bolero and E-Title
US Vessel Response Plans: Western Alaska - New Alternative Planning Criteria - 1-Call Alaska
China: Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Uruguay: Oil spill response organization contract requirements
US Vessel Response Plans: Update re Alaska and Guam
Uruguay: Oil spill response contract requirements
Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks - update
Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks
China: Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Entry into force of the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks
Ukraine: European Union sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol - Supplementary circular
Iran: Extension of sanctions relief under the Joint Plan of Action
Ukraine: European Union sanctions in respect of Crimea and Sevastopol
Entry into force of the Protocol of 2002 to the Athens Convention relating to the carriage of passengers and their luggage by sea, 1974
US Vessel Response Plans - Non Tank Final Rule - Alaska Alternative Planning Criteria (non-tank vessels)
Australia and Brazil: Iron Ore Fines / Iron Ore Cargoes – Early implementation of recent changes to the IMSBC Code
Iran Sanctions Update Circular
US Vessel Response Plans - Contingency Plans - Washington State - Alaska - Non tank final rule
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) Requirements
US Vessel Response Plans - Requirements to pre-contract with OSROs
US Vessel Response Plans - Requirements to pre-contract with OSROs
Washington State - Contingency Plan requirements
US Vessel Response Plans - Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements
United States Non-Tank Vessels Response Plans
Paperless Trading (Electronic Bills of Lading) - IG FAQs 6 August 2013
Ukraine: Carriage of Iron Concentrate and Iron Ore Fines Cargoes
MLC 2006: Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention - update
Oil Pollution Indemnity Clause for Penalties and Fines
California - Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFR) Requirements
MLC 2006: Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention
Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems: Updated ESS DSUA version 2013.1
Information required when offered a shipment of Iron Fines that may contain DRI (C)
Regulation of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 PLR - Update
Entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 392/2009 PLR
Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Australian pollution law – Oil pollution indemnity clause for penalties and fines
US Pollution: NRC and MSRC Addenda & Vessel response Plans
Liability of Carriers of Passengers by Sea in the Event of Accidents (the “PLR”)
Dangers of carrying Nickel Ore from Indonesia and the Philippines
Iran Sanctions - Updated FAQs on EU Council Regulation 267/2012
Iran Sanctions - Updated FAQs on EU Council Regulation 267/2012
Iran Sanctions - FAQs on Council Regulation 267/2012
Iran Sanctions - FAQs on Council Decision 2012/35
US Pollution California - Changes in Certificates of Financial Responsibility [COFR]
EU Insurance Directive 2009/20/EC - update
Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996 (as amended September 2011)
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
Calcium hypochlorite - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Charterparty clauses - Indemnity for Insured Risks
US Vessel Response Plans - Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements
Indonesia and the Philippines – Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore Cargoes
Charterparty Clause - Financial Security in Respect of Pollution
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships
Venezuela: Illegal narcotics onboard vessels
Compulsory Insurance - "Blue Cards" - IMO Conventions
India: Safe shipment of Iron Ore Fines
US Vessel Response Plans - Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements - update
Delivery of cargo without production of Bills of Lading
The Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act of 1995, as Amended by Republic Act No. 10022
Revised Himalaya Clause for Bills of Lading and other Contracts
Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems
Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
US Vessel Response Plans - Salvage and Marine Firefighting Requirements
Amendments to the Filipino Migrant Workers Act
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) by Sea - Changes to the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargo
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships 2010
EU Insurance Directive 2009/20/EC
Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution from Ships 2010
Environmental Liability Directive
Third EU Maritime Safety Package
Vessel Response Plans (VRPs) - Conformity with International Group Guidelines & Other Recent Developments
Piracy - Frequently Asked Questions
EU Insurance Directive
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements - update
International Group statement - Hebei Spirit
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements
Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention - State Certification - update
Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention – State Certification
Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention - update on State Certification requirements and issuance of Blue Cards
Entry into force of the Bunkers Convention – certification requirements and issuance of Blue Cards and State certificates
Confirmation of Entry - International Group Policy
MARPOL: Oily Water Separators
Small Tanker Oil Pollution Indemnification Agreement (STOPIA)
Panama Canal Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
USA: Automated Manifest System regulations - Identity of Carrier
Recommendations on Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite
Recommendations on Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite UN Nos. 1479, 1748, 2208, 2880
General Average/Charter Party Clauses
United States Oil Pollution Vessel Response Plans - Contracts for Services
Revision of the TOVALOP Charterparty Clause
Carriage of coal