INTRODUCTION From coal cargo risks to the future of nuclear-powered shipping, this edition explores key issues shaping maritime risk, liability and operational decision-making. In this issue: Nuclear-powered shipping Managing Coal Cargo…
JULY 15, 2026GOOD CATCH UPDATE: 9 METER DIVING COMPETITION? – SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS Skipping a toolbox talk or work area assessment can allow hazards to go unnoticed, potentially turning a…
JULY 14, 2026CIRCULAR NO. 16/26TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: THE AMERICAN CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. BOARD NEWS. ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2025. CLOSURE OF POLICY…
JULY 2026 – TT Club, the leading global transport and logistics insurer, is calling on supply chain operators worldwide to review their risk management and resilience strategies considering growing forecasts of…
London, 13th July 2026: UK P&I Club and TT Club have announced their joint offer to acquire Thomas Miller Holdings has received strong shareholder support, with acceptances in excess of 89%.…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) June 29 to July 06 Brief Update: No 10-2/2026 Date: July 07, 2026 In references to: According to Sea Guardian…
Bulk carriers carrying elemental sulphur cargoes in the Strait of Hormuz are at significant risk of accelerated structural corrosion, with some vessels having remained at anchorage for more than three…
Asia’s rapid investment in LNG and alternative fuel vessels must be matched by greater investment in crew competence if the industry is to realise the safety benefits of next-generation ships,…
LONDON, UK – 1ST JULY 2026 – TT Club, the leading global transport and logistics insurer, has announced the appointment of Oscar Egerström as Commercial Director. The appointment marks a significant step…
B rief Update: No 10-1/2026 Date: June 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives To provide the maritime industry and Security Stake or Shareholders in a monthly cycle, with: 1. The Assessment…
by Martina Meinders, Managing Director at MARIN Shipmanagement RightShip inspections and Crew Welfare Self-Assessments should not be seen as paperwork exercises. When properly used, they become a practical regulatory shield…
June 24, 2026CIRCULAR NO. 14/26TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: OFAC ISSUES GENERAL LICENSE AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING IRANIAN-ORIGIN OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS On June 22, 2026, the U.S.…
London – London P&I has announced its financial results for 2025/26, reporting an operating surplus of US$21.2m, increasing year-end free reserves to US$192.4m. The results followed an increase in London P&I’s…
Sea Guardian’s Threat / Risk Security & Safety Weekly Bulletin (brief assessment) June 13 to June 19
Brief Update: No 09-4/2026 Date: June 19, 2026 In references to: INSIDE It is still risky from a maritime perspective, with changing political alliances, increasing competition for energy and critical…
Global maritime charity Sailors’ Society has announced a landmark partnership with insurance giant NorthStandard to roll out its innovative Sea Mate training to the P&I club’s Members. The partnership prompts…
Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical…
Britannia P&I Club is hosting its annual Academy, offering Members a deeper understanding of the Club and the wider P&I sector. Taking place from 15 to 19 June, the week-long…
THREAT / RISK SECURITY & SAFETY WEEKLY BULLETIN (brief assessment) June 05 to 12, 2026 Brief Update: No 09-3/2026 Date: June 13, 2026 In references to: INSIDE The regional maritime…
GOTHENBURG, 11 June 2026 – The Swedish Club’s 154th AGM Members’ Day brought together members and industry experts to examine how cyber threats and geopolitical instability are reshaping risk for the shipping…
Weekly Intelligence Report Week 03 – 10 Jun 2026 Dear Subscriber, Good day. Please find Diaplous Weekly Intelligence Report, covering major developments within the week 03 – 10 Jun 2026. Download…
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Given the POSIDONIA 2026 International Exhibition and Conferences taking place as you read thesenews, it was a rare live chance for VERGINA TV’s Christina Tsorba to interview allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas…
WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2026 – TT Club, the leading global transport and logistics insurer, highlights the critical complexities ports face when responding to ships in distress. Far from a simple “yes or…
Brief Update: No 09-1/2026 Date: May 29, 2026 Executive summary Objectives 1. The Assessment is produced by the R&I team in a global approach covering 23 different regions in total,…
MAY 27, 2026TO ALL INSUREDS AND BROKERSDear Colleagues: CUBA SANCTIONS UPDATES AND ISSUANCE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 14404 On May 1, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order 14404,“Imposing Sanctions…