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Carriage of Charcoal and Carbon in Containers

11 Jul, 2022
The Club has noted a number of recent container fire incidents related to containers which were declared as miscellaneous items but actually contained charcoal/carbon. This is a commodity liable to spontaneous...

Lithium-ion batteries & closing the fire safety gap

05 Dec, 2025
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are now present across a wide range of maritime operations.

The Dangers of Ro-Ro Vehicle Decks

08 May, 2026
The maritime industry has witnessed a concerning pattern of safety incidents involving moving traffic on Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel decks, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in cargo operations...

The Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis

12 Jun, 2025
Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise.

No.7 2021/2022 - Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk

14 Sep, 2021
Members are referred to previous circulars and the risks arising from the carriage of mineral ores from certain jurisdictions, including possible liquefaction of such cargoes and the lack of a regulatory...

Cargo - Carriage of Bauxite that may Liquefy

23 Oct, 2015
In January 2015 the Club alerted Members to concerns involving the carriage of bauxite cargoes from Malaysia following the loss of a 10 year old bulk carrier, where it was suspected that the cargo was...

Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Vessels - Things to consider

21 Oct, 2021
Further to Notice to Members No.6 2021/2022 the Club continues to receive queries about this trade and especially how it may be carried out safely. The aim of this article is to highlight the practical...

The 2010 HNS Convention: Key Provisions and What Shipowners Need to Know

03 Jul, 2026
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed that the 2010 International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances...

Defence Guide - Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)

09 Jan, 2026
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...

No.11 2025/26 - Rights of recourse: International Group Circular and FAQs

20 Oct, 2025
With effect from 20 February 2026, it will be a requirement under mutual P&I cover that Members preserve certain rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerous goods in contracts for carriage.