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.

A collection of frequently asked questions on various topics relating to the shipping industry, answered for ease of UK Club Members and the wider maritime community.

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.

A useful guide to GDPR with some of the most commonly asked questions answered.

The UK P&I and TT Clubs have compiled a number of publications in response to industry questions relating to the revised SOLAS regulation requiring 'verified gross mass of packed containers' which comes into effect on 1st July 2016.

The Limits of liability under the original LLMC 1996 protocol have been increased by 51% prompted by a number of high profile bunker pollution incidents, notably the Pacific Adventurer incident of Queensland, Australia in 2009.

IMO FAQs relating to new requirements relating to sulphur emissions that are due to enter into force in emission control areas on 1st January 2015

OW Bunker A/S the global marine fuel company filed for bankruptcy on the 7th November 2014 and reported two senior employees for fraud.

The International Group FAQs in respect of China's pollution regulations have been revised at 8th January 2014 and replace the previous edition.

These FAQs refer to the wording of the MLC 2006 and extensive FAQs issued by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Questions Related to the Issuance of the Executive Order "Authorizing the lmplementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the lran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 and Additional Sanctions With Respect to Iran" and the lmplementation of Certain Provisions of the lran Freedom And Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012 (IFCA).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ("FAQs") REGARDING ENFORCEMENT AGAINST FOREIGN PERSONS OF U.S.

On 15 October 2012 the European Union Foreign Affairs Council agreed further measures restricting trade activities with Iran.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council recently published new prohibitions contained in Council Decision 2012/635.