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Passage planning and seaworthiness Capt. Hiroshi Sekine, Senior Loss Prevention Executive examines the importance of good preparation and passage planning following the recent CMA CGM Libra grounding…

Passage Planning and Seaworthiness (Part 2): Grounding of the Torepo Background In March 2020, the English Court of Appeal reached a verdict that attracted much attention. Addressing the grounding…

Penalties imposed by MSA for breach of low-sulphur fuel requirement in ECA - China The UK Club has received the following update from Oasis P&I Services Company Ltd., regarding breach of…

People Claims - Norovirus on board The UK Club deal with a lot of claims from passengers alleging they have contracted gastric illnesses while on Members' ships. Defending such claims creates an…

Petroleum coke bulk cargo: tank washing, cleaning products, and discharge implications An ITOPF advisory note First published: November 2012 / Updated: May 2021 - available to download at the…

Pharmaceuticals in Temperature Controlled Containers - CtC: Chapter 40 Pharmaceuticals in Temperature Controlled Containers - Carefully to Carry 2023: Chapter 40 This is an insert from the UK…

Philippines - Abandoned Cargo Advice What are the main reasons for abandonments in the Philippines? Do the reasons differ for certain ports? In the Philippines, the following reasons generally apply…

Philippines Shipping Update: Supreme Court bars seafarer's claim due to concealment The seafarer was engaged on-board the ship after passing his pre-employment medical examination (PEME). While…