Bulk carrier Goliath’s collision with two tugs in Tasmania last year was caused partially by the fact that that neither the master nor the second mate on Goliath (IMO 9036430) had undertaken the required Bridge resource management (BRM) training and effective BRM was not evident during the...
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) and the liability insurer of the Princess Empress (MMSI 548372700), Shipowners’ P&I Club, have decided to open a Claims Submission Office in Oriental Mindoro to facilitate the submission of claims for compensation, resulting from the...
The Governor of the US state of Maryland has announced a plan to quadruple the state’s offshore wind energy capacity Governor Wes Moore made the announcement during a keynote speech at the International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum in Baltimore, Maryland. The state aims to transition to 100%...
https://insurancemarinenews.com/insurance-marine-news/maryland-quadruples-offshore-wind-target/
Norway-based marine insurer and International Group Club Gard has published an updated guide on stowaways, which outlines the nature of the problem, the applicable regulations, assessing the risk of stowaways, prevention at port and humane handling of stowaways if and when they are found on board....
https://insurancemarinenews.com/insurance-marine-news/gard-releases-updated-guidance-on-stowaways/
“Opportunities for Seafarers and National Maritime Policies: Navigating Beyond the Chaos of the Pandemic,” a new report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation has emphasized that the world need “robust national maritime policies” if the impact of supply chain disruptions is to be reduced, and environmental responsibility is to be encouraged. Report co-author Chris Given,…
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Products tanker Monjasa Reformer (IMO 9255878) that was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea of DR Congo on Saturday March 25th was spotted about 540 miles further off the shore on March 28th, according to a maritime cooperation centre monitoring security in the area. The vessel was boarded by...
The expansion of shipping in the Russian Arctic will require large-scale dredging, reports High North News. However, as a result of sanctions against Russia the western dredging operators have withdrawn, and this has raised questions as to whether Russia’s Northern Sea Route (and expansion over the...
Shipowners Club has produced an interesting legal article on how there are some specificities in Greek law when it comes to “knock-for-knock” clauses and towage agreements. The Club noted that its members come from and trade across the commercial world, and that they often use standard contracts...
The fire that broke out on Staten Island ferry Sandy Ground on December 22nd 2022 was the result of staffing shortages and “haphazard training” aboard a new class of vessels, according to a letter sent by a union representing ferry workers. The incident, which began in the engine room, resulted in...
International Group member The Swedish Club has announced three new roles which it said would “position the Club to anticipate and meet the changing demands of its members and business partners”. It said that the move was “designed to reflect today’s complex business landscape”. Thorbjörn...