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 UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has released a set of Ballast Water Management FAQs Updated in October 2020, which we are sharing for the members and the wider shipping community.

The UK P&I Club have updated their Q&A on Bunkers Convention Certificates for 2020.

The most frequently asked questions are answered from the UK Club's recent webinar on the technical and legal aspects of fuel quality claims.

A properly laid up ship reduces P&I risks and after lay up the Club will return a portion of Calls to reflect the reduced risk.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has generated a significant number of enquiries and questions from Members in recent weeks.

The entry into force of the 2014 amendments to MLC on 18 January 2017 raised a number of complex and novel questions.

Following the President's May 8, 2018 decision to withdraw from the JCPOA and to begin re-imposing the U.S.