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No.15 2023/24 Electronic (Paperless) Trading -Approval of eTEU eBL Platform
19 Dec, 2023
Members may recall, as reported in the International Group’s statement of 29 September 2023 that, until February 2010, the Rules of all of the Group Clubs specifically excluded liabilities in respect of...
Neptune Update - Bunker information tab
23 Dec, 2024
In the global maritime industry, bunker fuel quality plays a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance, safety and operational efficiency of vessels. Substandard bunker can cause technical issues,...
World Maritime Day- Navigating safely through the decarbonisation transition
26 Sep, 2024
World Maritime Day is an official International Maritime Organization (IMO) day of recognition highlighting the vital work of the maritime sector and its key workers. International shipping transports...
Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates
03 Jul, 2025
Importance of bunker fuel quality cannot be overemphasised. Bunker of substandard quality may lead to technical issues with far-reaching consequences such as statutory non-compliance and fines or commercial...
Syria – easing of sanctions
01 Sep, 2025
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many of the extensive and longstanding sanctions previously imposed by the UK, EU and US on Syria have been eased.
Poles Apart? An Introduction to the Regulation of Polar Shipping
26 Apr, 2023
Ships trading or transiting through polar waters are subject to specific regulations to address the protection of pristine natural environments as well as safety of crew and ships in remote and hazardous...
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...
Monkey’s Fists on Heaving Lines - Use of Inappropriate Weighting Material
09 Dec, 2022
In the past it was not uncommon for
seafarers to weight monkey’s fists
fitted to the end of heaving lines with
pieces of scrap metal or sand, or to
attach a heavy item such as a
shackle, so that the...
Court decides meaning of cargo claim and if vessel off hire during arrest
07 Apr, 2021
What does “cargo claims” mean in a charter party? Should the vessel remain on hire and is the charterer under an obligation to arrange security, following an arrest of the vessel for an alleged cargo shortage...
Fixed CO2 Fire Fighting Systems
09 Nov, 2022
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently published two Marine Safety Alerts: “Wrong Directions: A Recipe for Failure” and “Simple Failures Render CO2 System Inoperative” concerning fixed CO2 fire...