Topics

Updated 13 December 2018

Turkey: Pollution fines and criminal proceedings

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.

Updated 10 December 2018

INSIGHT: Russia Sanctions

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

5 December 2018

Bunker contamination: the importance of timely intervention

Skuld Charterer December 2018.

Updated 28 November 2018

INSIGHT: Bunker Convention 2001

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

Updated 28 November 2018

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.

Updated 28 November 2018

INSIGHT: Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

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

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.

Updated 13 November 2018

INSIGHT: Iran Sanctions

General information about Iran 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.

3 July 2018

Cat fines causing claims

A summary of recommendations on what the vessel should do to reduce the risk of damage to engines due to catalytic fines in marine bunker fuel.

29 June 2018

Brexit – Possible impact on the UK oil and gas industry

The Field Summer 2018.

28 June 2018

Shipping industry launches new security resources for world fleet

International shipping industry organisations, with military support, have launched a new website.

21 June 2018

Nickel ore - a liquefaction risk

Liquefaction risks of nickel ore cargoes from Indonesia and the Philippines have been a long-standing prominent issue which require constant vigilance and review by shipowners and charterers.

15 June 2018

Blockchain – the real deal, or a whole lot of hype?

Skuld Charterer June 2018.

14 June 2018

Bunker issue – US – Suppliers’ lien (or lack of same)

O. W. Bunker and Trading A/S and its affiliates in several countries (collectively “OWB”) went bankrupt in November 2014. Following the bankruptcies of OWB a tsunami of legal battles has taken place and do still take place in numerous jurisdictions.

31 May 2018

Best practice for storing bunker samples

It is important for the master to retain the bunker samples on board to determine the quality specification and to demonstrate compliance with MARPOL Annex VI bunker sulphur limits.

25 May 2018