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Philippines - Attacks on Vessels in the Sulu Sea
28 Feb, 2017
The number of attacks on vessels in the Sulu and Celebes Sea have surged recently with a corresponding increase in the severity of the attacks. In a recent incident six crew members were abducted with...
West Africa - Bagged Rice Shortages
31 Oct, 2012
Translations: Chinese
Club Correspondents Eltvedt & O’Sullivan have advised of significant shortages affecting vessels discharging bagged rice in West African ports in recent weeks. Shortages of between...
Spain - Heightened Risk of Stowaways in Ceuta
19 Jul, 2021
Bull Marine Surveyors S.L. has advised the Club about the significantly heightened risk of persons attempting to stow away on vessels during bunker and standard calls at the port of Ceuta.
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...
Australia - Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait Industry Passage Plan
26 Jul, 2011
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has published an Industry Passage Plan covering the mandatory coastal pilotage areas of the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.
The publication contains...
Piracy - Revised International Group FAQs
23 Sep, 2013
Translations: Chinese Vietnamese
The International Group’s list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on piracy has recently been updated.
Changes include revised guidance with regard to contractual...
Group Reinsurance Rates 2017/2018
14 Dec, 2016
The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group General Excess of Loss (GXL) reinsurance contract and the Hydra reinsurance programmes for 2017/18 have now been finalized. These include the...
USTR Action Against Chinese-Built, Operated and Owned vessels - Charter party Implications
07 May, 2025
Members will be aware of the ‘Proposed Actions’ published by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, or USTR, in February 2025 that would have widespread ramifications for the shipping industry.
Turkey - Stowaways
17 Oct, 2011
The Club has been advised by Kalimbassieris Maritime, Istanbul, of a significant increase in the number of persons attempting to stowaway on vessels calling at Turkish ports.
Turkey is the natural crossing...