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19 February 2019

Indonesia: Vessel detentions

There has been an increase of incidents where vessels anchored in the waters around the island of Bintan, in the Eastern portion of the Singapore Straits, have been detained.

Updated 15 February 2019

INSIGHT: Venezuela Sanctions

General information about Venezuela sanctions is provided in this section of the website.

12 February 2019

The "PACIFIC VOYAGER" - Court of Appeal decision

A case concerning the circumstances in which an owner under a voyage charter is under an absolute obligation to proceed to the loadport by a certain date.

Updated 5 February 2019

INSIGHT: Bunker Convention 2001

General information about the Bunker Convention 2001 is provided in this section of the website.

Updated 5 February 2019

INSIGHT: Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (Wreck Removal Convention) 2007

General information about the Wreck Removal Convention is provided in this section of the website.

5 February 2019

Manual handling: an ever-present risk

Despite continued industry awareness and guidance published on manual handling, numerous musculoskeletal injuries are reported to the Club every year.

Updated 5 February 2019

INSIGHT: Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

General information about MLC is provided in this section of the website.

Updated 1 February 2019

INSIGHT: Iran Sanctions

General information about Iran sanctions is provided in this section of the website.

30 January 2019

Liability Regimes in offshore contracts

The Field January 2019.

29 January 2019

Turkey: Pollution fines and criminal proceedings

Fines are imposed on vessels for causing pollution in Turkish waters through discharge of petroleum products, dirty ballast, garbage and sewage.

Updated 28 January 2019

INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions

General information about Russia sanctions is provided in this section of the website.

24 January 2019

Safer through self-reflection

The most valuable and often overlooked evaluation of an individual may be by themselves. How can seafarer’s self-reflection of own performance contribute to safety at sea?

17 January 2019

Ban on discharging wash water from open loop scrubbers in part of China ECAs as of 1 January 2019

The new MSA Notice (2018) 555 issued on 29 December 2018 bans discharging washing water from open loop scrubbers in part of China ECAs as of 1 January 2019.

14 January 2019

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Enforcement of UN, US and EU Sanctions

Circular issued by International Group clubs

11 January 2019

Carriage of Divinylbenzene (DVB) in containers

Circular issued by International Group clubs

11 January 2019

Notice of arbitration - sender beware

In two recent cases concerning service of notices of arbitration the outcomes were very different: in the former, the court found that service by email on a person in a company which was not even the respondent party was effective; by contrast, in the latter, the court found that service by email on an actual employee of the respondent party was not effective.

Updated 11 January 2019

INSIGHT: North Korea Sanctions

General information about North Korea sanctions is provided in this section of the website.

9 January 2019

2020 Sulphur Bunker Cap – Charterers’ Concerns

Skuld Charterer January 2019.

7 January 2019

South America: Soybeans

We are seeing a number of new cases regarding soybeans from South America and mainly with discharge in China.

20 December 2018

Emission Control Areas in Chinese Territorial Waters

Please be advised that as per 1 January 2019 there will be new and quite substantial changes to the Chinese regulations regarding sulphur contents of fuel.

Updated 12 December 2018

Qatar: Boycott by other nations

A boycott of Qatar has been implemented by several nations in the region, and the following is an update of the situation country by country provided by Gulf Agency Company (GAC).

11 December 2018

Changing on-board bunkers safely

This article identifies some of the challenges on-board crew may face, and provides guidelines to reduce the risks of possible engine and fuel-equipment damage.

5 December 2018

Bunker contamination: the importance of timely intervention

Skuld Charterer December 2018.

27 November 2018

Depression and mental illness

It is important to recognize mental illness in crew members as early as possible, as it can severely impact both the safety and productivity of the ship as well as having potentially serious consequences for the individual concerned.

23 November 2018

Iranian trade after 4 November 2018

Circular issued by International Group clubs

Updated 21 November 2018

INSIGHT: Syria Sanctions

General information about Syria sanctions is provided in this section of the website.

8 November 2018

Food and fitness - a healthy and happy crew

Ship managers who facilitate for tasty, healthy and nutritious food onboard as well as physical activities will benefit from this.

29 October 2018

IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap

Few will be unaware that the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap will come into force on 1 January 2020. As of this date, the global sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI will be reduced from 3.5% to 0.5%.

18 October 2018

Fender damage

Fenders have a simple remit: they should prevent the immovable object (the berth) from succumbing to the irresistible force (of the ship) without damage to either.

11 October 2018

Training for the Master’s role - reflections and recommendations

With the challenges a Master of a vessel faces in modern times, it is important that they learn the tools and techniques during their years as junior officers so they are comfortable when taking command of a vessel.

8 October 2018

Continuing warranty of seaworthiness

Circular issued by International Group clubs

5 October 2018

New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club Agreement

Circular issued by International Group clubs

4 October 2018

Pre-loading survey of steel cargo

Claims involving steel cargoes are frequent and the result is substantial payments from the Club.

2 October 2018

Bulk mineral cargo liquefaction - new edition

To assist our members, masters and their crew in identifying the hazards and safeguarding against bulk cargoes which may liquefy during carriage, we now launch a new edition of our pocket guide.

1 October 2018

Keeping communications privileged – a recent decision

The Field October 2018.

25 September 2018

USA: Potential fines for crew onshore

Failure of the master to detain crewmen onboard a vessel arriving in the United States until inspection may result in a monetary penalty.

24 September 2018

BMP5 and Global Counter Piracy Guidance printed copies out now

Electronic copies were released in June 2018 and the printed copies are available for free.

17 September 2018

Colombia: Drug smuggling at Colombian ports

Shipowners may become the innocent victims of creative drug smugglers and the following advice will assist in reducing the risk.

Updated 13 September 2018

Asian gypsy moth: Brief summary of the inspection procedures

The Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) is an exotic and highly destructive forest pest which is native to Far East countries such as Japan, Russia, China and Korea.

6 September 2018

Weather-restricted sea transports for heavy lift ships

The growing tendency of increase in weight and size of project cargoes calls for advanced methods to facilitate the cargo transport overseas in a safe and efficient way.

5 September 2018

"Bad" bunkers in the US Gulf, Caribbean and Far East

Our members and customers will be aware of the widely reported problems with fuel supplied at ports in the US Gulf region, Caribbean and Far East.

4 September 2018

Hedging in damages: A trader's playing field or minefield?

Skuld Charterer August 2018.

31 August 2018

Contractual wreck removal

The Field August 2018.

30 August 2018

Stepping in and out of shipping contracts

Step-In Rights permit a third party to step in to the shoes of a defaulting contractual party and replace them in order to continue the performance.

23 August 2018

Hidden engine room hot spots

The Club would like to draw its Members’ attention to the continued dangers of fires which originate in the machinery space.

9 August 2018

European Union Regulation 2271/96 (Blocking Regulation)

Circular issued by International Group clubs

26 July 2018

West Africa: Cargo fines

Information on fines that can be imposed on vessels calling at Lomé, Cotonou or Abidjan and our recommended best practices to avoid delays upon completion of discharge.

19 July 2018

A fully appraised decision

The Club would like to reiterate to its members of the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and robust bridge resource management culture.

10 July 2018

A brief history of laytime

A brief overview of the main conditions together with references to the significant supporting case law underpinning the guiding principles.

Updated 9 July 2018

INSIGHT: HNS Convention

General information about the HNS Convention is provided in this section of the website.

Topic search results

Indonesia: Vessel detentions

INSIGHT: Venezuela Sanctions

The "PACIFIC VOYAGER" - Court of Appeal decision

INSIGHT: Bunker Convention 2001

INSIGHT: Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks (Wreck Removal Convention) 2007

Manual handling: an ever-present risk

INSIGHT: Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

INSIGHT: Iran Sanctions

Liability Regimes in offshore contracts

Turkey: Pollution fines and criminal proceedings

INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions

Safer through self-reflection

Ban on discharging wash water from open loop scrubbers in part of China ECAs as of 1 January 2019

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Enforcement of UN, US and EU Sanctions

Carriage of Divinylbenzene (DVB) in containers

Notice of arbitration - sender beware

INSIGHT: North Korea Sanctions

2020 Sulphur Bunker Cap – Charterers’ Concerns

South America: Soybeans

Emission Control Areas in Chinese Territorial Waters

Qatar: Boycott by other nations

Changing on-board bunkers safely

Bunker contamination: the importance of timely intervention

Depression and mental illness

Iranian trade after 4 November 2018

INSIGHT: Syria Sanctions

Food and fitness - a healthy and happy crew

IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap

Fender damage

Training for the Master’s role - reflections and recommendations

Continuing warranty of seaworthiness

New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club Agreement

Pre-loading survey of steel cargo

Bulk mineral cargo liquefaction - new edition

Keeping communications privileged – a recent decision

USA: Potential fines for crew onshore

BMP5 and Global Counter Piracy Guidance printed copies out now

Colombia: Drug smuggling at Colombian ports

Asian gypsy moth: Brief summary of the inspection procedures

Weather-restricted sea transports for heavy lift ships

"Bad" bunkers in the US Gulf, Caribbean and Far East

Hedging in damages: A trader's playing field or minefield?

Contractual wreck removal

Stepping in and out of shipping contracts

Hidden engine room hot spots

European Union Regulation 2271/96 (Blocking Regulation)

West Africa: Cargo fines

A fully appraised decision

A brief history of laytime

INSIGHT: HNS Convention