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Australia: AMSA Marine Notice relating to ECDIS The Club would like to draw Members’ attention to the below update from the Club’s Correspondents in Australia. A copy of Marine Notice…

Brazil - Cabotage Rules Undergoing Major Overhaul The Club would like to draw to the attention of Members trading to Brazil a well written and comprehensive update on the cabotage trade in Brazil. …

New sulphur requirements applicable from 1 Jan 2022 in Chinese and South Korean waters The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated following Emission Control Areas (ECAs) to date:…

Crew Health Advice: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Winter Blues While the holiday season can bring about some unwanted stress, there are some scientific reasons why your mood can be affected…

MARPOL Annex VI Amendments adopted at MEPC 75 - In effect on 1st April 2022 1. Strengthening of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) "phase 3" requirements This amendment brought forward the…

China - Pilot programme opening up coastal carriage to vessels of foreign Container Lines The UK Club's correspondents, Huatai Marine, report on an announcement by the country's Ministry of…

Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) Installation Update The Club would like to remind all Members and industry stakeholders to proactively start preparations for the BWTS installations if they…

Case Study: A falling incident from a ladder Last year, AMSA (Australia Maritime Safety Agent) issued a notice in September, and Hong Kong Marine Department issued a notice in October regarding a…

The Capsizing of the Herald of Free Enterprise This tragic accident is of particular significance because it was a major reason for the creation of the ISM (International Safety Management) Code.…

The International Group joins Top Tier project on container losses The International Group recently became a member of the Maritime Research Institute of the Netherlands (MARIN) Top Tier project. …