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Update: Current threat level in the Strait of Hormuz
03 Mar, 2026
Members are asked to note that EOS Risk Group have issued an advisory as of 3 March 2026 0800 UTC as follows Continue to defer transit of SoH following IRGC warning the same is closed to ALL shipping....
The Rescue of Migrants and Refugees at Sea
02 Jan, 2025
Many migrants and refugees from North Africa have lost their lives while attempting to reach islands off the coast of Italy in small craft which are often overloaded, unseaworthy and in distress. A similar...
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...
Piracy on the Rise
28 May, 2020
Maritime piracy continues to be a major concern in many of the global shipping lanes, but this has now shifted to the Gulf of Guinea, South East Asia and most recently, the Gulf of Mexico.
New CINS/IG Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers Published
13 Apr, 2021
New Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers have been published jointly by CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System) and the International Group of P&I Clubs.
Carriage of Bauxite which may Liquefy - Update
07 Feb, 2020
Members are reminded of the current regulatory position regarding the carriage of bauxite in bulk.
Partnering with Members to De-risk the Maritime Energy Transition
25 Sep, 2025
In the face of climate change, vessel owners and operators must make strategic decisions in an increasingly complex environment. Shipping carries around 80% of world trade but is also responsible for around...
New CINS/IG Guidelines for the Carriage of Charcoal and Carbon in Containers
19 Oct, 2017
New Guidelines for the Carriage of Charcoal and Carbon in Containers have been published jointly by CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System) and the International Group of P&I Clubs.
Charcoal / carbon...
Alternative Vessels To Fulfil Carriage Requirements For Exporters
12 Aug, 2021
The container shipping markets and trades have recently seen an unprecedented demand for container vessels. However, due to the growing pressure on container slot availability with demand exceeding the...
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.