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.
This 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.
Israel: Port Updates
12/02/2024
The UK P&I Club received the following update from Harpaz P&I, a local Israeli correspondent, regarding the port situation in Israel.
The Greek Supreme Court has recently confirmed the principles for determining a limitation of liability
The amended Marine Environment Protection Law of China has come into effect from 1 January 2024
In July 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the acceptance of bunker delivery notes (BDNs) in either hard copy or digital format as long as they adhere to the pertinent requirements outlined in MARPOL Annex VI.
Further to the Club's previous alert, the industry associations (BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF) have revised the security guidelines for navigating through the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden from 5th February 2024.