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Cargo - Carriage of Bauxite that may Liquefy
23 Oct, 2015
In January 2015 the Club alerted Members to concerns involving the carriage of bauxite cargoes from Malaysia following the loss of a 10 year old bulk carrier, where it was suspected that the cargo was...
The Dangers of Hydrogen Sulphide in Marine Bunkers
24 Dec, 2024
Personnel working in the oil tanker industry are generally familiar with the hazards associated with the presence of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in hydrocarbon products carried as cargo. However, the possibility...
OCIMF has declared 2 September 2024 as the “go-live” date for SIRE 2.0
14 Aug, 2024
The SIRE inspection scheme serves as a unique assessment tool for evaluating tanker risks. SIRE 2.0 is set to supersede the original system as the first significant update since its launch in 1993.
Russian sanctions – important reminder of reporting requirements
22 May, 2025
Members will recall that due to the operation of the various sanctions regimes imposed on Russia as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, there are important documentary and reporting requirements that...
No.7 2021/2022 - Sierra Leone - Carriage of Iron Ore Fines Cargoes - Liquefaction Risk
14 Sep, 2021
Members are referred to previous circulars and the risks arising from the carriage of mineral ores from certain jurisdictions, including possible liquefaction of such cargoes and the lack of a regulatory...
No.9 2024/25 - West elevates focus on risk management with appointment of Chief Risk Officer
15 Jul, 2024
The Managers are pleased to announce that Katy Shearer has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer and appointed to the Board of Directors with effect from 1st July 2024.
Carriage of Containers on Dry Bulk Vessels - Things to consider
21 Oct, 2021
Further to Notice to Members No.6 2021/2022 the Club continues to receive queries about this trade and especially how it may be carried out safely. The aim of this article is to highlight the practical...
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)
30 Jul, 2024
Like many other pollution liability regimes, OPA 90 was enacted in response to a major pollution incident-namely, the loss of 37,000 tonnes of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, following the...
Price Cap Attestations - Important notice
28 Feb, 2024
We refer Members to our Notice to Members No.19 2023/24, setting out details of important changes to attestation requirements for Price Cap cargoes effective from 20 February 2024.
The Risk of Befriending Stowaways
16 Nov, 2022
The problem of stowaways is an ever present one and in many ports it may be necessary for vessels to employ safeguards to prevent stowaways from boarding.