Search results:
Showing 191-200 of 1949 results
“Ever Given” Grounding & Blockage Of The Suez Canal: Advice On Legal Issues
29 Mar, 2021
The container vessel “Ever Given” grounded in the Suez Canal at about 0540 UTC on 23 March 2021 as it was transiting northbound through the canal en-route to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Press release from...
Cyber Security is like basic hygiene - Waypoints article
22 Apr, 2021
There are a few simple things that need to be done to prevent the majority of malware. We have to remember that the internet is a vast domain populated by a lot of people, and that like society as a whole,...
Poles Apart? An Introduction to the Regulation of Polar Shipping
26 Apr, 2023
Ships trading or transiting through polar waters are subject to specific regulations to address the protection of pristine natural environments as well as safety of crew and ships in remote and hazardous...
River Piracy In The Amazon: How To Manage Your Risks
22 Jun, 2021
West’s Fixed Premium book has expanded to become one of the largest insurers of tugs and barges in South America, proving invaluable to shipowners dealing with the distinctive risks faced by smaller vessels.
West announces the successful completion of its 2021 renewal
23 Feb, 2021
The Club is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2021 renewal, which was conducted in especially challenging circumstances.
USA: Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (10+2 Rule)
04 Dec, 2008
USA – Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements (“10+2 Rule”)
Members will be familiar with the “24 Hour Rule” which requires carriers to submit advance cargo information to the US...
Transfers By Personnel Basket
23 Dec, 2024
The transfer of personnel between vessels and installations using personnel baskets has been common practice in the offshore oil and gas industry for many years and the hazards are well known.
Arrived ship, NORs and demurrage time bars: Owners beware
02 Sep, 2021
A recent unpublished LMAA arbitration award* for one of the Club’s owner Members has concluded that, where a vessel tenders NOR too early, namely at the end of sea passage before she has reached customary...
Engine Room Fire Safety
25 Jul, 2019
Engine room fires are particularly difficult to tackle due to the possibly confined nature of the scene and an abundance of fire triangle elements: heat, fuel and air.
Argentina - Parana River Speed Restrictions
13 Jan, 2021
Recently the Club has received several claims for fines imposed by the Argentinian Coast Guard for excessive vessel speed, primarily in the Rosario port area of the Parana River, where the obligatory speed...