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Risk Focus: Hatch Covers Are the ships’ hatch covers weathertight? This seemingly simple but important question is what surveyors, whether acting on behalf of P&I clubs, shippers, charterers or

Consolidated Best Management Practices for Maritime Security (BMP MS) and Maritime Industry Security Threat Overview (MISTO) Members are advised that industry associations BIMCO, ICS, IMCA,

Webinar: Navigating in River (Dire) Straits - Collisions and Groundings The UK P&I Club recently held a Webinar on the subject of confined navigation, particularly in rivers such as the

Crew Health Advice: Why Vaccinations Matter A regular Crew Health team reviews of seafarer medical statistics often see the main cause of crew failing the medical was active Hepatitis B – an

International Group FAQs - US sanctions Iran The attached FAQs from the International Group provide a comprehensive summary of the relevant legislation and key provisions that impact on trade

Poland - Time Bars Time bars applicable under Polish law: Nature of ClaimTime Bar Claims arising from the bill of lading 1 year Other claims arising from the contract of

Best Practice: The Application of Bulldog Clips The Club’s Risk Assessors often note that bulldog clips, on board the ships that they visit, are incorrectly applied. Bulldog Grips are commonly used

Best Practice: Portable Power Tools The UK P&I Club's Risk Assessors often find during routine Risk Assessments of entered ships, that the safe use of portable power tools is not adhered to on