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Russia - EU imposes package of sanctions
24 Feb, 2022
Further to our News Item of 23 February 2022, the EU has now published details of its sanctions against Russia in light of the conflict in Ukraine.
SOLAS: Amendments to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code - Reminder
19 Nov, 2012
On 20 May 2011 the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO’s) Maritime Safety Committee at its eighty-ninth session adopted Resolution MSC. (318)89 regarding amendments to the International Maritime...
Canada - North Atlantic Right Whale - Gulf of St Lawrence (Update)
25 Sep, 2020
The North Atlantic right whale has become one of the most endangered species on the planet, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) census indicating that only 400 individuals remain....
Enhancements to Crew Change for Cargo Ships in the Port of Singapore
03 Sep, 2020
The MPA has issued a circular which details enhancements to crew changes in Singapore.
USA: Procedural Changes Expand the Prospects of Escaping State Court in U.S. Maritime Litigation
16 Jul, 2013
The Club is grateful to Peter Sloss at Murphy, Rogers, Sloss & Gambel, New Orleans for the following article:
Most admiralty and maritime claims in the United States can be brought either in federal court...
UK limits of liability
29 Nov, 2016
In our News Item of 4 June 2015 we reported that the increases to the limits of liability set out in the 1996 Protocol to the LLMC 1976 agreed at IMO would enter into force on 8 June 2015. The implementation...
Piracy - Performance of PMSCs and PCASPs
11 May, 2012
Translations: Chinese
Many Members now place Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) aboard their vessels when sailing through the High Risk Area after signing an agreement with a Private...
Media Statement: West’s premium exceeds US$300m for the first time after successful renewal
23 Feb, 2023
London, UK, 23 February 2023 – A disciplined renewal has seen a premium increase of 9% on renewing mutual business, whilst the Club’s selective approach to growth throughout the year and at the renewal...
India: Iron Ore Fines - Risk of Liquefaction
10 Oct, 2007
In the past few weeks three vessels have experienced serious cargo liquefaction problems after loading iron ore fines in Mangalore and Haldia. The iron ore fines were apparently loaded from open stockpiles...
USA: Background on BP liability for Deepwater Horizon Claims and Advice on the Decontamination of H
25 May, 2010
Following consultation with ReedSmith the following advice has been received from the International Group Secretariat with regard to shipowner liability for fines, the cost of cleaning fouled hulls and...