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MARPOL - EU Legislation and Directive Related to Waste Threshold Limits
19 Jul, 2023
Over the past two decades, the MARPOL Convention and its Annexes have undergone amendments to impose stricter restrictions and prohibitions on waste discharges from ships at sea. These changes have necessitated...
Digital Distractions at Sea: Issues with Smartphones and Smartwatches for Seafarers
13 May, 2025
As the maritime industry embraces digital transformation, smartphones and smartwatches have become common companions for seafarers. While these devices offer convenience and connectivity, their use during...
Partnering with Members to De-risk the Maritime Energy Transition
25 Sep, 2025
In the face of climate change, vessel owners and operators must make strategic decisions in an increasingly complex environment. Shipping carries around 80% of world trade but is also responsible for around...
Security in a Changing World
27 Jan, 2022
The International Group is hard at work to provide consistent cover whatever the future of international trade holds, writes Nick Shaw, CEO, IGP&I.
Canada - Stricter Environmental Protection Measures Now Mandatory for Cruise Ships
06 Jul, 2023
Transport Canada recently announced that the voluntary environmental measures introduced in April 2022 for cruise ships have become mandatory. The objective is to ensure that cruise ships adopt more sustainable...
New BIMCO clause to permit deviation for crew changes
23 Jul, 2020
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 across the world, one of the biggest challenges facing the shipping industry has been protecting the health and wellbeing of seafarers.
On The Horizon - Waypoints Issue 03
13 Oct, 2022
We provide a brief overview to forthcoming legislative changes which will impact our Members.
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.
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 Scientist No.2: What Are the Health Benefits of Exercise?
28 Aug, 2025
Exercise is crucial for good health, a fact that even Socrates acknowledged. Today, the importance of staying active is clearer than ever, with a growing understanding of how exercise positively impacts...