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Ukraine Conflict - significant new EU sanctions
04 Mar, 2022
The European Union announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in light of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine on 25 February 2022.
EU Charting Crew Changes
28 Apr, 2020
The European Commission has issued guidelines aimed at helping to repatriate seafarers caught on ships amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Malacca and Singapore Straits – Increase of Piracy Incidents
02 Mar, 2023
The Malacca and Singapore Straits are two of the world's busiest and most important waterways. However, the region has been plagued by piracy incidents for many years, and unfortunately, the trend is continuing...
SOLAS - Amendments to the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24)
30 Sep, 2024
In May 2024, IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) adopted the amendments to the IMDG Code contained in Resolution MSC.556(108) Amendments to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
Strong Member backing secures another positive renewal for West
24 Feb, 2025
West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.
Case Study: Primary Delay Insurance for Fire Damage
08 Dec, 2021
A bulk carrier arrived at a port during the evening hours of the day to discharge a cargo of wood chips destined for a paper mill. Upon opening of the cargo holds, cargo light clusters were lowered into...
Ukraine Conflict - EU FAQs on port access prohibition
19 May, 2022
The EU’s fifth package of sanctions against Russia included a prohibition on Russian flagged ships (and those which changed their Russian flag or registration to other states after 24 February 2022) entering...
The Carriage of Rice
27 Dec, 2024
Rice is a sensitive cargo and claims arising from the carriage of rice are not unusual. However, it is equally common for cargo interests to blame the vessel for any shortages, damage or deterioration...
MARPOL - Amendments to Annex I
25 Nov, 2010
In July 2009, IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted two new Resolutions setting out amendments to MARPOL, Annex I; MEPC. 186(59) concerning measures to prevent pollution during ship...
"EU Operators" - Reporting Requirements
28 Mar, 2025
Reference has been made in the recent 16th EU sanctions package to “EU operators”. This in relation to the notification requirement of “EU operators” for excepted cargoes under the 16th package, namely...