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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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention - Adopted to Strengthen Seafarer Welfare and Protection
17 Jun, 2025
At the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (2–13 June 2025), the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted the fifth set of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC,...
Port State Control – Concentrated Inspection Campaigns 2016 - Update
25 Aug, 2016
Further to our previous news article concerning Port State Control – Concentrated Inspection Campaigns 2016, the maritime authorities of the Riyadh and Vina Del Mar MOUs on Port State Control (PSC) have...
Nordic marine insurance is growing
17 Jan, 2022
The Guernsey-based integrated insurance services and risk management advisory business says the investment reinforces its aim to position itself as the market-leading marine cyber specialist. CEO Robert...
Asian Gypsy Moth Annual Update 2020
06 Mar, 2020
All vessels calling at ports in the Asia Pacific region between May and September should be inspected and “certified free of Asian Gypsy Moth” prior to their departure.