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The risk of introducing harmful pests and diseases is an inherent hazard in the global movement of goods. Insects are one of the major concerns for ships as they can cause significant damage to the cargo...

West has announced the retirement of Richard Macnamara after 43 years of loyal service.

Pre-Employment Medical Examinations

In December 2019, the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) began a Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) program to reduce the emission of particulates from vessels.

A newly revised NYPE time charterparty has been produced by BIMCO together with the Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (ASBA) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) after much industry consultation....

3rd June 2019

The Club’s Robust Financial Performance Recognised by Standard & Poor’s with Reaffirmed A- Rating and a Stable Outlook

Entering an enclosed space is a potentially hazardous activity on board a vessel. A vessel’s Safety Management System (SMS) is required to contain “procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists...

Any seafarer will tell you that it’s an incredibly demanding job at the best of times. The isolation of long periods at sea or at distant ports with little infrastructure hits home hard on #DayOfTheSeafarer.

1. On delivery: In the absence of any specific clause, line 22 NYPE requires that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with cleanswept holds” i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay...