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The Dangers of Ro-Ro Vehicle Decks
08 May, 2026
The maritime industry has witnessed a concerning pattern of safety incidents involving moving traffic on Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel decks, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in cargo operations...
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 Rising Tide of Fatigue Among Seafarers: A Growing Maritime Safety Crisis
12 Jun, 2025
Despite international regulations and monitoring efforts, fatigue among seafarers persists and is on the rise.
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...
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.
Pollution Risk from Overboard Pipes Routed Through Fuel Oil Tanks
29 Sep, 2026
The West of England previously advised Members of a pollution incident involving the failure of a deck scupper drain pipe routed through a fuel oil tank. During bunkering, fuel entered the damaged pipe...
Defence Guide - Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
09 Jan, 2026
1. On delivery: In the absence of any specific clause, line 22 NYPE requires that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with cleanswept holds” i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay...
No.11 2025/26 - Rights of recourse: International Group Circular and FAQs
20 Oct, 2025
With effect from 20 February 2026, it will be a requirement under mutual P&I cover that Members preserve certain rights of recourse for the carriage of dangerous goods in contracts for carriage.
Testing Iron Ore Fines for the Presence of DRI(C)
06 Jan, 2025
In response to cargoes being mis-declared as iron ore fines after being blended with DRI(C), the Association published a Notice to Members in December 2012 regarding the Information Required When Offered...
Russian sanctions - due diligence requirements when carrying petroleum products to the EU
19 Feb, 2026
Following the entry into force of Article 3ma of Council Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 on 21 January 2026, shipowners and operators face compliance obligations when carrying certain petroleum products into...