The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) is conducting a survey of the shipping industry with the aim of seeking Members' views on the role and performance of the IG to help them review the range of services it currently provides and to understand how it can better assist Club members.
The survey is being conducted by an independent research agency Navigate, and responses will be kept completely confidential. The survey will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete and all Clubs in the International Group will be inviting their Members to take part. If you have not received an email with a link to the survey, please contact Jenny Lane (
Hold preparation is probably the most vital part of bulk carrier operations; if it is not undertaken properly, it can result in substantial cargo claims, delays, additional cleaning, survey costs and expensive off-hire disputes.
The preparation of cargo holds for the next intended carriage is a critical operation which requires careful planning and execution; this article considers a number of legal issues which may arise, including terms commonly used in charterparties to describe the cleanliness of cargo holds, the consequences of failing to comply with such terms, potentially resulting in off-hire claims and damages, and the role of the independent surveyor.
During the initial stages of the voyage, the vessel encountered heavy weather, with spray and seas shipped on deck and all hatch covers over a period of 8 days; this video explores how this affected the maize cargo.
