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Snap-Back Zones
06 Jan, 2025
All mooring lines under tension will stretch, particularly those made from synthetic material. Should the line break, stored energy will be released as it reverts to its original length.
MARPOL Annex VI - Reduction of the Fuel Oil Sulphur Limit
18 Nov, 2011
Members are reminded that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI is due to enter into force on 1 January 2012 which will further reduce the emission of sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter. As of that...
Best Management Practices Maritime Security (BMP MS)
17 Apr, 2025
The International Group of P&I Clubs, in partnership with other shipping industry associations, together with the support of governments and military organisations have published brand new consolidated...
USA - Tianjin Explosions and Vessels Bound for the United States
04 Sep, 2015
Following the explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin in August 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) concerning “Tianjin, China Explosions...
Soot Pollution from Inert Gas Systems and Open-Loop Scrubbers
17 Feb, 2026
An Escalating Environmental, Regulatory, and Financial Risk
The maritime industry is confronting an increasingly serious environmental challenge—soot pollution arising from inert gas (IG) systems and...
Piracy - Attacks in the Singapore Strait
02 Sep, 2015
On 21 and 22 August 2015, several eastbound vessels within the Singapore Strait Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) were attacked. Three were targeted during the night of the 20/21 August and another three...
Panama Canal – Implements Disruption Charge for Harbour Movements by the Panama Canal Authority
27 Jun, 2023
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the implementation of a disruption charge for harbour movements under Advisory to Shipping No. A-23-2023, which is effective on 01 July 2023.
Group Reinsurance Rates 2025/26
20 Dec, 2024
The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programme for 2025/26 have now been finalised. These include the...
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...
South Africa - Immobilisation or Lay-up of Vessels, or Stopping or Anchoring for Repairs
12 Feb, 2016
Club correspondents P&I Associates (Pty) Ltd. , Durban have advised that the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has published a new Marine Notice concerning the immobilisation or lay-up of...