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Lessons Learnt: Wet Damage to Cargo of Maize A vessel carrying yellow maize in bulk encountered heavy weather, leading to damage in two holds. Upon arrival, these holds were rejected due to mould and…

FAQ - Hold Preparation and Cleaning Why is Hold Preparation and Cleanliness Important? Hold preparation is probably the most vital part of bulk carrier operations. If it is not undertaken properly,…

Hold Cleaning: the legal issues Introduction 1. The preparation of cargo holds for the next intended carriage is a critical operation which requires careful planning and execution. 2. A lack of…

Webinar: Mooring Operations The UK P&I Club held a Webinar on the subject of Mooring operations.   Webinar: Mooring Operations Hosted by Capt Anuj Velankar, the webinar featured Capt…

QCR Spring 2021: Evergreen Marine (UK) Limited v. Nautical Challenge Ltd (Ever Smart c/w Alexandra I) [2021] UKSC 6 The Crossing and Narrow Channel Rules Collision – Liability…

China: Shanghai MSA issued a Safety Notice on inspection on propulsion and auxiliary machinery Following the collision in the deep water channel of Changjiangkou (CJK) area, Shanghai Maritime…

Crew Health Advice: Haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids have been identified as a cause of seafarer repatriation across various studies, and the UK Club continue to see claims as a result of this illness.…

China - Bulk Cargo Shortage at Loading Port Our local correspondents in China, Huatai Marine, have provided the following update on cases where a claim is made for shortage on the ground of…

Webinar: Biofuels - Benefits and Barriers The UK P&I Club hosted a webinar on Biofuel: Benefits and Barriers. Webinar Overview This webinar provided an in-depth look at the current regulatory…

Overweight container guide Why are overweight containers a problem? Overweight containers are a very serious problem. As container vessels become larger and containers are stacked higher to keep…