The USCG has issued a new Port Security Advisory (PSA) announcing the imposition of Conditions of Entry on certain vessels arriving from Iraq.
The Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued updated interim guidelines governing the navigation, mooring, and operations of ships in the Shanghai port.
Risk Focus: Safe Bunker Operations
16/10/2018
How to ensure safe bunkering practice to avoid spills
Remote Container Management (RCM) systems that allow for cargo to be monitored remotely have been around for a while
Circular 13/18: Annual General Meeting
15/10/2018
This circular provides details of the AGM of the Association which will take place in Tokyo at 9am on 29th October 2018 and the arrangements for voting by proxy
The UK P&I Club, in conjunction with Thomas Miller Specialty Offshore (TMSO), has launched a range of insurance covers for its Members operating in the Offshore arena
Lessons Learnt: Heating damage to soya beans
10/10/2018
The vessel loaded a full cargo of soya beans in North America for discharge in the Far East. The voyage was performed in the Northern Winter season during which orders were received to stem fuel oil bunkers at an intermediate port.
INDECO Maritime and Transport Services notifies of recent regulations affecting maritime traffic under specific weather conditions at the port of Barcelona.
Circular 11/18: New charterparty clause promoting the use of the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 1996, as amended September 2011
Benefits of ITOPF
04/10/2018
Many of us in the shipping industry have experienced incidents, dramas or shenanigans over the years that are often hard to remember as time passes.
Safety4sea awards- UK P&I Club winners!
03/10/2018
The annual Safety4Sea award ceremony was held at the Yacht Club of Greece, Athens, yesterday evening at which it was announced that the UK Club Crew Health Programme had won the Safety4Sea Initiative Award.
IG - PSC - Shanghai will implement ECA requirements on navigating ships as of 1st Oct 2018
03/10/2018
Stay informed about the ECA requirements for navigating ships in Shanghai Port effective from October 1, 2018
The International Chamber of Shipping have produced a guide aimed at Shipping Companies and Crews on preparing for compliance with the 2020 'Global Sulphur Cap'.
1157 - 10/18 - Cash to Master - Algeria
01/10/2018
The Club has recently handled two separate incidents in Algeria where crew members taking cash to the Master of the ship have had the cash confiscated by the Algerian Customs, as well as a fine imposed for twice the amount of the cash value.
On Wednesday 19th September, the UK P&I Club hosted a seminar for Members, brokers and club correspondents at the Altes Madchen micro-brewery in Hamburg.
California's ballast water exchange law
25/09/2018
Vessels calling in the United States can still use exchanges to treat ballast water prior to their respective deadlines for installing a USCG type-approved treatment system. However, failure to properly conduct exchanges can lead to substantial penalties, especially in California.
Video depicts collision of bulk carrier with a fishing vessel
Crew Health Advice: Heart Disease
18/09/2018
Keeping your heart healthy, whatever your age, is the most important thing you can do to help prevent and manage heart disease.
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017 (The Admiralty Act) came into force in India on the 1st April 2018