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MARPOL - Canada Now Enforcing the North American Emission Control Area
10 May, 2013
In June 2012 the Club published guidance concerning the introduction on 1 August 2012 of the North American Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI. At that time Canada did not have in place...
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.
Burma/Myanmar
08 May, 2024
While there is a history of sanctions imposed against various Myanmar governmental regimes since the late 1980s, a concerted multi-state sanction initiative began in 2021 as a result of the military coup...
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...
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...
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...
Collaboration with New Scientist: 1. Born to Move
26 Mar, 2025
The Loss Prevention department is excited to announce a collaboration with New Scientist, a renowned popular science magazine. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be providing a series of articles...
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...
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...