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OW Bunkers Update - July 2015
15 Jul, 2015
Eight months on from OW Bunker A/S’ insolvency on Friday 7 November 2014 (see the Club's OW Bunkers News Article), the claims, arrests and legal proceedings that have arisen following OW Bunkers’ financial...
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...
The Risk of Scalding and Serious Injury when Working on Steam Systems
07 Dec, 2022
Crewmembers can be badly scalded while working on steam systems. The following examples illustrate how personnel have
been injured as a result of either not following the correct procedures or abiding...
Bunker Disputes - The “Cappuccino Effect”
09 Nov, 2022
A recent bunker dispute involving an entered vessel highlighted a well-known ploy whereby a bunker supplier alleged that more fuel oil had been provided to the vessel than had actually been received.
Bunkering Procedures
09 Nov, 2022
Members will be aware that the financial consequences of a pollution incident during bunkering are becoming increasingly severe.
USTR Action Against Chinese-Built, Operated and Owned vessels - Charter party Implications
07 May, 2025
Members will be aware of the ‘Proposed Actions’ published by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, or USTR, in February 2025 that would have widespread ramifications for the shipping industry.
Russian Sanctions - Vessel Designations & OFAC Guidance Issued
20 Oct, 2023
A new client alert bulletin has been issued by Freehills relating to the OFAC designation of two oil tankers and their respective registered owners for transporting Russian-origin crude oil sold above...
Australia pollution fines
27 Jul, 2018
In 2012 the Club advised Members of changes to legislation in Australia which both increased fines for pollution from ships and allowed for these fines to be imposed on charterers as well as shipowners....