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The Risk of Tugs Capsizing due to Girting
27 Dec, 2024
Introduction
Towing operations, by their very nature, can be dangerous if not safely managed and executed. One particular hazard is “girting” which can rapidly lead to the tug or towing vessel capsizing...
No. 12 2020/2021 - Nord Stream 2 & TurkStream - Update on new US Sanctions
21 Sep, 2020
Nord Stream is a system of offshore natural gas pipelines from Russia to Germany. It includes two lines running from Vyborg to Greifswald forming the original Nord Stream (NS1), and two lines running from...
Parched Paraná
19 Oct, 2021
The Parana River is an essential link in the logistical chain of South America, and for many, it’s their only means to drinking water. Following years of below-average rainfall and effects of deforestation...
Argentina: New Provisions on Ballast Water Management: Ballast Chlorination Guidance
21 Apr, 2017
Further to the News Article dated 12 April 2017, the Club has received a variety of queries from Members concerning the new obligations pertaining to the chlorination treatment of vessel’s ballast tanks...
Impact of the designation of COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co.
21 Nov, 2019
A number of Members have sought clarification from the Managers about the impact of the recent designation of COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co. ("COSCO Dalian").
River Piracy In The Amazon: How To Manage Your Risks
22 Jun, 2021
West’s Fixed Premium book has expanded to become one of the largest insurers of tugs and barges in South America, proving invaluable to shipowners dealing with the distinctive risks faced by smaller vessels.