Crew Health Advice: Parkinson's Disease
11/04/2023
Parkinson's disease is rarely diagnosed in active seafarers or a cause or repatriation due to medical issues
In September 2020, the Club reported on the new "At-Berth" regulation approved by the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") that year to replace the 2007 regulation
The International Group of P&I Clubs launches the second safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations.
In February, a shipwreck off Calabria, Italy, claimed at least 72 lives, adding to the tragic toll of people who perished in the sea whilst taking dangerous journeys to Europe
The UK P&I Club received an update on Shanghai and Jiangsu ship pollution regulations from Huatai Marine, effective March 1, 2023
US - EPA Reminder of VGP Requirements
15/03/2023
The Club would like to draw Members’ attention to Enforcement Alert #310F22002 issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in January 2023
After 65 years, Greek maritime law (3816/1958) undergoes significant changes on May 1, 2023, ushering in a new era
UN High Seas Treaty
10/03/2023
Two-thirds of the world's oceans lying beyond 200 nautical miles from the exclusive economic zones )"EEZ") of coastal countries are referred to as international waters or the 'high seas'
On 24 February 2023, the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US Department of State and the US Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on numerous additional individuals, entities and vessels that the US has determined are engaged in sanctions evasions.
Crew Health Advice: Kidneys
09/03/2023
We are celebrating World Kidney Day, an awareness day created to remind us all about the importance of the kidneys as part of our overall health
On 25 February 2023, the EU adopted its 10th package of sanctions against Russia
Rising interest in methanol as ship fuel
07/03/2023
The maritime industry's interest in alternative fuel ships is rising, and methanol is one of the fuels gaining traction alongside biofuels and LNG