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Group A IMSBC Cargoes - The Rain Loading Dilemma
05 Jan, 2026
The Club has recently seen several instances regarding loading bulk cargoes that are categorised as Group A cargoes under the IMSBC Code.
No.15 2021/2022 - Sanctions - Recent Deceptive Practices
02 Feb, 2022
Since 2010, considerable sanctions’ activity has been directed at shipping and its supporting industries reflecting the fact that 90% of world trade involves the carriage of goods by sea.
USA: EPA Interim Guidance on the Non-Availability of North American ECA Compliant Fuel Oil
10 Jul, 2012
Further to the Club’s recent news article concerning the introduction of the North American Emission Control Area on 1 August 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published...
Philippines - Liquefaction of Nickel Ore from Surigao
21 Jul, 2015
Earlier this month a supramax bulk carrier sailed for Lianyungang, China after loading a cargo of nickel ore at Surigao, Philippines.
The nickel ore in two of the vessel’s cargo holds liquefied when heavy...
Coronavirus - Legal Issues Arising From The Coronavirus Outbreak
08 Apr, 2020
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency. Several legal issues for shipowners, operators and charterers may arise as a result of the outbreak and this article...
West of England Raises Money for the Sailors Society
01 Jul, 2008
West of England Raises Money for the Sailors Society
The Club is pleased to announce that the Three Peaks Team, of Tony Paulson, Simon Parrott and Peter Newell successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge...
The Effects Of Interventions To Boost Underwriting Performance In Marine Insurance
11 May, 2021
We examine the effects that interventions to boost underwriting performance have had – and how, in turn, the pandemic has accelerated businesses’ digital transformation plans.
Exemptions For The Importation Of Solid Waste Into China
06 Apr, 2021
Further to the Notice to Members No.11 2020/2021, a number of amendments to what was previously understood to be a complete prohibition on the importation of solid waste into China have been passed.
Fines for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS)
29 Feb, 2024
The Club has been made aware of cases where vessels were fined by local authorities for improper use of onboard Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS).
SOLAS - Prohibition of Blending and Production Processes During Sea Voyages
24 Dec, 2013
In August 2009, IMO published MSC-MEPC. 2/Circ. 8 which agreed that the physical blending of bulk liquid MARPOL cargoes during the sea voyage for the purpose of creating new product blends should be prohibited....