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Neptune, a comprehensive global information portal for Members, brokers and Club correspondents. Providing security, operational and bunker information at ports globally, the portal will deliver comprehensive information to Club Members.
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News 19 Oct, 2020IG issues strong message on crew changes
The International Group and its 13 constituent P&I Clubs, which are in turn mutually owned and governed by their shipowner and charterer members, have become extremely concerned about the detrimental effect upon the mental well-being of seafarers as a result of the prolongation of their contracts of employment due to the pandemic.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director -
News 15 Oct, 2020Neptune - West's New Global Information Portal
Neptune, a comprehensive global information portal for Members, brokers and Club correspondents. Providing security, operational and bunker information at ports globally, the portal will deliver comprehensive information to Club Members.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director -
News 12 Oct, 2020Alert on the PCR certificate quarantine requirements set by KDCA
New Korean quarantine legislation, which came into force to combat the spread of Covid-19, is being enforced by authorities in respect of all vessel calling at Korean Ports.
Steven KnaggsClaims Manager
Sanctions news
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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 -
News 03 Jun, 2020Panama announces sanctions for deliberate AIS/LRIT deactivation
In likely response to the recent Global Maritime Advisory concerning steps to prevent breach of sanctions issued by the U.S. authorities (please see Notice to Members No.6 2020/2021 for details), Panama has announced that their General Directorate of Merchant Marine will...
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director
Notices to Members
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Notices to Members 09 Oct, 2020No. 13 2020/2021 - US Oil Pollution California - Increased criminal penalties for oil spill offences
Members are advised that new fines will be applicable in California from 1st January 2021 for ship sourced oil pollution damage in Californian State waters.
Tony PaulsonCorporate Director