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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.
Iron Ore Fines from India: Liquefaction Alert!
08 Oct, 2026
Following a recent fatal bulk carrier casualty in the Bay of Bengal, Members are reminded of the risks of carrying iron ore fines and other cargoes prone to liquefaction. The vessel had loaded iron ore...
VRP issues
02 Jul, 2018
The Club is grateful to Gallagher Marine Systems for advice on two compliance issues which may affect ships trading to the United States.
Firstly, the Alternative Compliance Procedure (APC) schemes operated...
Natural Fibre Rope Ladders - Care and Maintenance
24 Dec, 2024
Due to its strength, superior grip, good abrasion resistance and low stretch qualities, manila is usually the rope of choice when constructing lifeboat and liferaft embarkation ladders, pilot ladders and...
Port State Control - US Banning Policy
16 Nov, 2010
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently issued a Policy Letter regarding the banning of foreign flagged vessels which have been detained repeatedly in US ports.
Over the past few years a number...
Waypoints Magazine
05 Feb, 2021
Read expert opinion on industry developments with Waypoints magazine.
BIMCO revises War Risks clauses for time and voyage charter parties
25 Apr, 2025
BIMCO has recently taken the opportunity to revise its most widely used War Risks clauses for time and voyage charter parties and an overview of the main changes compared with the 2013 clauses is set out...