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Greece enacts new Code of Private Maritime Law
02 Mar, 2023
The Club’s Piraeus legal correspondents, Deucalion Rediadis LP, have advised that there has been a comprehensive revision of the Greek Code of Private Maritime Law, which will come into effect from 1 May...
“The devil is in the details” says Ian Clarke, Head of Claims and Regional Director, Hellas
23 Jun, 2023
Ian Clarke speaks at the 1st CSN Cyprus Marine Insurance Conferences in Limassol and Piraeus.
Too Little But Too Late: The Club Supports Its Member In Successful Case On Charter Withdrawal
26 Nov, 2019
Under the BIMCO non-payment of hire clause, an owner is not entitled to withdraw his ship from charter in respect of a deduction made from a previous hire instalment. West of England’s charterer Member...
China – Restrictions on the Importation of Low Grade Iron Ore
25 Jun, 2010
The International Group has recently been advised by Hai Tong & Partners, Beijing of a problem concerning the importation of low grade iron ore into China.
In April 2010 the China Chamber of Commerce...
Defence Guide - Withdrawal and suspension of service of a ship in a nutshell
03 May, 2022
When a charterer fails to make punctual payment, the owner has a variety of remedies. He may elect to lien cargo, (sub) freight and/or (sub) hire (see our articles on these subjects). Alternatively, owners...
New Learn the Ropes Loss Prevention Video Published
15 Mar, 2023
A new video has been added to the Club's recently released LEARN THE ROPES video series, detailing the correct procedure for performing a rocking test on pedestal-mounted rotating cranes.
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a must have on ships
19 Nov, 2024
West's position on AEDs is that every ship should have at least one AED onboard. A lack of defibrillators is putting seafarers' lives at risk, with limited medical facilities onboard most ships and a lack...
Sudan - Disruption and Closure of the Port of Port Sudan
17 Apr, 2023
The Club's local correspondent, Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd, has informed us that the Port of Port Sudan is facing significant disruption and closure, with port operations suspended and cargo...
Disruption and Closure of the Port of Port Sudan (Update)
20 Apr, 2023
According to Club's local correspondent, Mutual Marine Services Al Mushtaraka Ltd, update of 20 April 2023, the Port Sudan situation has stabilised, which is a positive development for the city considering...
New REACT! Loss Prevention Poster Published on Appendicitis
22 Apr, 2024
The Club has added a new poster to the REACT! Series. The poster was created because of an increasing incidence of cases whereby seafarers who had appendicitis misdiagnosed the symptoms, believing it to...