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West Africa - Bagged Cargo Shortage due to Pilferage
12 Apr, 2019
The Club continues to receive frequent shortage claims involving bagged food cargoes (rice and sugar are those most commonly affected) being discharged in West African ports. Food is attractive to pilferers...
Deadline for placing IMO DCS Statement of Compliance on board vessels is fast approaching
21 May, 2020
IMO DCS Statement of Compliance; Deadline 31st May 2020.
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.
Cyber Security: Bank Transfer Fraud
21 Jun, 2021
A reminder to be vigilant against bank transfer (or wire transfer) fraud.
Notice of Readiness
08 May, 2017
The latest in our popular series of “In a Nutshell” Defence Guides on the subject of Notices of Readiness is now available on our website. Please click here West P&I Resources to see this Guide and all...
China - Adjustment of Shipping Routes for Zhejiang Province Coastal Waters
09 Sep, 2021
Huatai Insurance Agency and Consultancy Service Ltd have advised the Club that the main shipping routes off the coastline of Zhenjiang Province have undergone adjustments by the Zhenjiang Maritime Safety...
OW Bunkers Update - July 2015
15 Jul, 2015
Eight months on from OW Bunker A/S’ insolvency on Friday 7 November 2014 (see the Club's OW Bunkers News Article), the claims, arrests and legal proceedings that have arisen following OW Bunkers’ financial...
Philippines – Continuing Problems with Nickel Ore Cargoes
18 Apr, 2017
Further to the News Article dated 21 July 2015, the Club’s local correspondent Pandiman Philippines Inc have advised that nickel ore cargoes currently being presented for shipment are giving rise to concern...
India - Testing of Iron Ore Fines for Transportable Moisture Limit
13 Dec, 2016
As advised in the Club’s recent news article SOLAS – Amendments to the IMSBC Code (Amendment 03-15) - Reminder, a new schedule for Iron Ore Fines, and a new test procedure for determining Transportable...
Continuing Impacts of United States Government Shutdown
25 Jan, 2019
The partial shutdown of the United States Government caused by conflicts over budgetary appropriations is continuing to impact the operations of federal institutions relevant to shipping, such as the United...