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Crew Familiarisation is critical when taking over a vessel
21 Jul, 2022
When a vessel changes ownership and/or manager, it can take some considerable time before the new crew and management are fully familiar with the vessel. Familiarisation starts as soon as ship’s staff...
Brazil - Amazon and Pará Rivers Ballast Water Regulations
19 Oct, 2011
Since October 2005 it has been mandatory for all vessels planning to discharge ballast water in Brazilian ports and terminals to conduct a ballast water exchange whilst on passage. There is also an additional...
Senegal - Customs Fines in Dakar - Update
03 Apr, 2014
In April 2012 the Club advised Members of the possibility of customs fines being imposed in Dakar due to discrepancies between items listed in the customs declaration submitted by the Master, and the actual...
Mental Health
15 May, 2023
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded that seafaring as a profession has the second highest rate of suicides, with a significant increase in recent years.
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...
Piracy – Revised International Group FAQs
06 Nov, 2012
The International Group’s list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on piracy was recently updated, principally to take account of Bimco’s GUARDCON (Parag 7) and the importance of ensuring that the providers...
Iran
13 May, 2019
Extensive sanctions have been in place for a number of years. This page gives an overview of all sanctions to be aware of in regards to Iran.