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View allVehicle Carrier Safety Forum Releases Guidance on the presentation and loading of Vehicles
21/03/2024
The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its first industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Common Guidance on the loading and presentation of vehicles’.
IMSBC Update (2024/2025)
20/03/2024
These amendments were adopted in the form of a consolidated version of the whole IMSBC code and will enter into force on 1 January 2025
Crew Health Advice: Digital Detox
07/03/2024
Technology has enhanced our lives in numerous ways, but there may be times where our physical and mental health often can not keep up.
The main source of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is fossil fuels.
It is not unusual when anchoring off ports in West Africa for ships to draw close attention from local craft, fishermen and others, looking to sell their produce in exchange for international currency and/or ship’s equipment
The Court of Appeal decision in Unicredit Bank AG v Euronav NV "The Sienna" [2023] EWCA Civ 417
The UK P&I Club has announced the successful completion of the P&I renewal for 2024.
Circulars
View allThis circular informs Members that the Club can now provide an economically priced Charterers’ Liability buyback for the excluded risks on a voyage by voyage basis with flexibility on available limits.
Notice of Cancellation (“Notice”) is hereby given that, with effect from Noon GMT Tuesday 20th February 2024, the following coverage changes will be implemented in respect of War Risks coverage on all non-mutual business including but not limited to Charterer's Liability Cover, Non-Poolable extended and ancillary covers to Mutual entries and Fixed Premium P&I Cover.
Circular 03/24: War Risks P&I Excess Cover
05/02/2024
Limit on Special War Risks P&I cover for 2024 policy year remains US$500 million with an exclusion of cover in respect of perils in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, together with a buy-back sub-limited to US$80 million
This circular highlights recent key developments in the sanctions imposed against Russia by the UK, EU and US.
Recent publications
View allRisk Focus: Tugs and Barges
12/01/2024
Book it right and pack it tight
10/11/2023
US Pollution Risks
30/05/2023
Rules and Terms & Conditions 2024
The 2024 Rules and Terms & Conditions are available to view.