MARCH 7, 2025CIRCULAR NO. 08/25 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: This Circular highlights recent sanctions imposed against Russia by the EU and the UK EU ADOPTS 16TH SANCTIONS…
MARCH 06, 2025GOOD CATCH UPDATE: THE COMBUSTIBLE ZONE! ANIMATED IMAGES Combustible materials, open fire doors, small fuel and oil leaks can quickly become fire hazards, creating risk to crew members and their…
FEBRUARY 11, 2024 REVISED MARITIME TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE TURKISH STRAITS: AN UPDATE Reference is made to Member Alert, Revised Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straights, of January 6, 2025,…
FEBRUARY 5, 2025CIRCULAR NO. 05/25TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: ELECTRONIC BILLS OF LADING: NOTIFICATION OF NEW PROCESS Notification to members 1. The International Group of P&I Clubs (the…
JANURAY 22, 2025 GOOD CATCH UPDATE: ANIMATION – WHAT THEY DID NOT SEE The Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) state that every vessel shall at all…
JANUARY 17, 2025 INDUSTRY QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SHIPPING CHARCOAL IN CONTAINERS: NEW RULES BEGINNING IN 2025 The International Group of P&I Clubs, the World Shipping Council and the TT…
January 06, 2025, REVISED MARITIME TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE TURKISH STRAITS As of February 1, 2025, the following regulations are entering into force for vessels transiting the Turkish Straits: Your…
JANUARY 3, 2025 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION FINES IN TURKEY: AN UPDATE A revised pollution fine tariff schedule has come into effect as of January 1, 2025. In the event of sea…
DECEMBER 26, 2024 CIRCULAR NO. 25/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: INTERNATIONAL GROUP REINSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR 2025/26 The arrangements for the renewal of the International Group’s general excess of…
DECEMBER 10, 2024 SHIPBOARD THERMAL IMAGING INSPECTIONS Components of machinery and electrical circuits can cause fires onboard vessels, especially when they become overheated or where fuel or oil leak or…
DECEMBER 10, 2024 CIRCULAR NO. 24/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN JAKARTA, INDONESIA Your Managers are pleased to report the further…
NOVEMBER 22, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 23/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: BACKGROUND TO THE 2025 AMERICAN CLUB RENEWAL. DEVELOPMENT OF CLOSED AND OPEN POLICY YEARS. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2025 POLICY…
NOVEMBER 20, 2024GOOD CATCH UPDATE: KEEP THE FIRE INSIDE THE INCINERATOR! Does your training emphasize safe operation of the incinerator and include awareness and precautions to prevent thermal shock to the…
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 CIRCULAR NO. 22/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: ELECTRONIC (PAPERLESS) TRADING – COVANTIS EBL POWERED BY SECRO Members are referred to Circular 21/23 of December 22,…
SUEZ CANAL: STEPS FOR PREVENTING CLAIMS DURING TRANSIT Where vessels are about to transit the Suez Canal, the Club recommends that Members make their Masters aware of the following requirements/…
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 20/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: PROJECT CARGOES Your Managers have noted that on occasion Members are carrying project related cargoes, either alone or together…
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 19/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: OFAC ISSUES ADVISORY TO THE MARITIME PETROLEUM SHIPPING COMMUNITY ON SANCTIONS RISKS RELATED TO PETROLEUM SHIPMENTS INVOLVING IRAN AND…
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 BRAZIL: DROUGHT AFFECTING RIVER CONDITIONS The Amazon region is currently experiencing an environmental crisis including unprecedented drought conditions that have led to a drastic reduction in river…
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024TO ALL INSURERS AND BROKERS Dear Colleagues:GOOD CATCH UPDATE: ANIMATION – WINCH ME UP, SCOTTY! OH, SNAP! – WINCH OPERATION Good communications are imperative to safe operations. Make a Good…
AUGUST 19, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 16/24 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: STEEL CARGO PRE-LOAD SURVEYS In Circular 23/14 of August 11, 2014 entitled Steel Cargo Pre-Load Surveys: An Update, the Club revised…
GOOD CATCH UPDATE: THE RIGHT FIT – ANIMATED IMAGES Protective equipment is most effective when used properly. Before beginning a task make a Good Catch by ensuring that the protective equipment to…
AUGUST 05, 2024 LOSS PREVENTION: WORKING ALOFT POSTER Slips, trips and falls are among the leading causes of shipboard injuries. Ensuring safe working practices while working aloft is imperative. The importance of…
JULY 3, 2024CIRCULAR NO. 13/24TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: THE AMERICAN CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS.BOARD NEWS.ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR 2023.CLOSING OF 2021 POLICY YEAR. Annual…
JULY 2, 2024BRAZIL: FREE PRATIQUE DELAYS The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has recently amended its practice for the issuance of Certificates of Free Pratique (CLP). It is anticipated…