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Iran Sanctions – Effects on Travellers to the USA
26 Aug, 2016
The Club’s US attorneys Freehill Hogan & Mahar recently clarified with OFAC the impact of continuing US primary sanctions against Iran on non-US persons travelling to the United States.
OFAC’s view was...
Contamination with GMO Cargo – What can be Done?
08 Sep, 2016
Instances of cargoes of agricultural products being rejected due to the presence of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) are on the increase. Problems for the carrier may arise due to traces of GMO crops...
New Loss Prevention Bulletin and Claims Guide – Bunker Quality Disputes
21 Sep, 2016
When a vessel has been provided with off-specification bunkers the consequences can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even if off-specification bunkers do not result...
Taiwan - Early Implementation of the MARPOL Sulphur Cap
23 Nov, 2018
Club Correspondents Pro-Marine Law Office, Taipei, have advised of the publication of further guidance concerning the early Implementation of the MARPOL sulphur cap in Taiwanese ports from 1st January...
No.9 2022/2023 - MARIN - Roll Risk Estimator
05 Sep, 2022
The International Group is a member of the Maritime Research Institute of the Netherlands (MARIN) Top Tier project. The project has been established to examine and assess the causes of container losses...
West P&I PEME Programme: 2 New Phillipine Clinics
26 Mar, 2018
The Club is pleased to announce that we have selected and accredited a further two clinics in the Philippines to our optional Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) programme.
The new clinics, one...
COVID-19: IMO Framework for Safe Crew Changes
22 May, 2020
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has drawn up a recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe crew changes and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Vessel Reporting System In Brazilian Waters
24 Oct, 2013
Club correspondents Brazil P&I, Santos have advised that a new vessel reporting system will shortly be introduced in Brazilian waters.
The new Maritime Traffic Information System (SISTRAM) was originally...
Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
07 Aug, 2017
On 2 August 2017 President Trump signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act”, which imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. The Act had passed through both...
Carriage of Chrome Ore Concentrate
15 Jul, 2021
The 2020 edition of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) has an entry for CHROMITE ORE which has a given description of “Concentrates or lumpy, dark grey in colour”. It is listed...