August is the main summer holiday for most of the Club office network. However cover is maintained during this time to ensure that Members' claims and other issues are attended to when the usual contacts are taking leave.
With reports of operators directing ships through the Straits of Magellan and round The Cape of Good Hope in order to save on canal dues and take advantage of the suppressed fuel prices, a reminder to Masters of the considerations that should be taken into account when operating in areas of adverse weather conditions.
