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MLC
09 Mar, 2023
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (“MLC”) entered into force on 20 August 2013, following ratification by thirty states representing at least 33% of the world’s gross tonnage. This webpage is intended...
Testing Iron Ore Fines for the Presence of DRI(C)
06 Jan, 2025
In response to cargoes being mis-declared as iron ore fines after being blended with DRI(C), the Association published a Notice to Members in December 2012 regarding the Information Required When Offered...
USA: Safety Alert – Machinery Breakdowns in the Mississippi River
12 Jan, 2007
Earlier this month the US Coast Guard in New Orleans reported a significant rise in the number of casualties in the Mississippi River during 2006, over one hundred of which were the result of main engine...
Increase in limits of liability under OPA 90
23 Feb, 2023
From 23 March 2023 the limits of liability applicable for ship-sourced oil spills in the United States OPA 90 will increase.
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).
Casualty Response - Waypoints Issue 04
30 Aug, 2023
Does maritime casualty management influence the ESG performance of shipowners and their insurers and should broader ESG considerations have anything to do with managing maritime casualties, asks Nicky...
No.3 2024/25 - Russian Sanctions - requirement to provide voyage attestations and Coalition alert
22 Apr, 2024
Reference is made to Notice to Members No.19 2023/24 wherein changes to the Oil Price Cap (OPC) scheme (which regulates the transport and insurance of Russian CN 2709 and CN 2710 cargoes) coming into effect...
Hull Coatings - A Slippery Subject
11 Aug, 2020
As far back as Roman times, lead sheathing was being used to protect ship hulls from biofouling. The practice was then revived in the 17th century, but copper sheathing was subsequently found to be more...
Cargo Hold Cleaning
09 Nov, 2022
When cargo holds are presented for loading cargoes in bulk and they are not sufficiently clean for the intended cargo, delays, off-hire and charter party disputes can arise. Insufficient cleaning can also...