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Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise.

In response to cargoes being mis-declared as iron ore fines after being blended with DRI(C), the Association published a Notice to Members in December 2012 regarding the Information Required When Offered...

A Safety Advisory has been published by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) regarding the use of mobile phones, smart phones and handheld text and email messaging devices. It was issued as a result of...

Many migrants and refugees from North Africa have lost their lives while attempting to reach islands off the coast of Italy in small craft which are often overloaded, unseaworthy and in distress. A similar...

Personnel working in the oil tanker industry are generally familiar with the hazards associated with the presence of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in hydrocarbon products carried as cargo. However, the possibility...

The problem of stowaways is an ever present one and in many ports it may be necessary for vessels to employ safeguards to prevent stowaways from boarding.

The SIRE inspection scheme serves as a unique assessment tool for evaluating tanker risks. SIRE 2.0 is set to supersede the original system as the first significant update since its launch in 1993.

The Managers are pleased to announce that Katy Shearer has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors with effect from 1st July 2024.

The 2020 edition of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) has an entry for CHROMITE ORE which has a given description of “Concentrates or lumpy, dark grey in colour”. It is listed...