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Further to our previous article of 28 May 2020, a joint industry warning was issued on 21 October 2020 and the IMB Annual Report for 2020 showed incidents continued to rise in the Gulf of Guinea.
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News 04 Mar, 2021ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuels Quality Submitted to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee
In response to the shipping community's concerns about the characteristics of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), an ISO Review of 2020 Marine Fuel Quality in January 2021 will be submitted to the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) for its upcoming 76th session scheduled for June 2021.
Dmitry KisilSenior Loss Prevention Officer -
News 24 Feb, 2021New Loss Prevention Bulletin Published - Accidents during Mooring Operations
The Club's analysis of significant claims found that approximately 5% of all severe personal injuries happened during mooring or towing operations. Although a substantial proportion of these claims resulted from slips, trips and falls, almost half were caused by parting lines...
Dean CrossleyLoss Prevention Manager -
News 23 Feb, 2021West announces the successful completion of its 2021 renewal
The Club is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2021 renewal, which was conducted in especially challenging circumstances.
Simon ParrottUnderwriting Director
Sanctions news
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Sanctions News 03 Nov, 2020Iran sanctions: Designation of Strait Shipbrokers, Singapore
It was announced on 29 October 2020 that Strait Shipbrokers in Singapore as well as its executive Murtuza Mustafaunir Basrai had been added to the U.S. SDN list.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director -
News 28 Jul, 2020Sanctions - UK Governments Maritime Guidance
Following publication of the United States’ Global Maritime Advisory in May (see here) providing advice to the maritime community concerning compliance with U.S. sanctions, the UK Government’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)...
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 09 Feb, 2021No. 19 2020/2021 - United States Sanctions on Venezuela - INEA
This Notice provides information on the recent designation by the Government of the United States of Venezuela’s Maritime Authority (Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos – “INEA”).
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director