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Following a review of the piracy situation off Somalia, industry organisations have announced a reduction in the size of the piracy “High Risk Area” (HRA) in the Indian Ocean which will take effect from...

In response to the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced a set of guidelines to help shipping companies comply with the advice previously issued...

If, due to charterers’ orders, a vessel sits at anchor awaiting a berth for an extended period or spends a prolonged length of time alongside working cargo, particularly in tropical waters, there is a...

Tank preparation involves tank cleaning often followed by gas freeing and tank entry. This one of the most dangerous and time-consuming operations on a tanker. The task must be carefully assessed for hazards,...

Members are informed that the PRC Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) recently published new Measures of Administration on Agreement for Ship Pollution Response Regime, which will become effective on 1st March...

The Australian Maritime Authority has released updated guidance concerning the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) in Australian waters. Marine Notice 2025/04 now supersedes Marine Notice 2022/12,...

Update to Notice to Members No.1 2025/2026 dated March 2025 regarding the recent sanctions against Russia: EU FAQs related to the Infrastructure Transaction Ban (Article 5ae of Council Regulation EU no....

Members may recall, as reported in the International Group’s statement of 29 September 2023 that, until February 2010, the Rules of all of the Group Clubs specifically excluded liabilities in respect of...