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No.15 2021/2022 - Sanctions - Recent Deceptive Practices
02 Feb, 2022
Since 2010, considerable sanctions’ activity has been directed at shipping and its supporting industries reflecting the fact that 90% of world trade involves the carriage of goods by sea.
Cargo Liquefaction Incident - Ball Clay from Malaysia
09 Nov, 2022
An entered vessel recently loaded a full cargo of Ball Clay in bulk at Lumut, Malaysia for discharge at Chittagong, Bangladesh. Two days after sailing the vessel started to list to port after encountering...
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...
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...
World Mental Health Day: Enhancing Seafarers’ Mental Health and Psychological Capital
09 Oct, 2024
In the demanding and often isolating world of maritime professions, the mental well-being of seafarers has emerged as a critical concern. With this year’s theme, "It's time to prioritise mental health...
Nigeria - Increase in Stowaways from Lagos
13 Jun, 2013
Nigeria has always been a country where stowaways may be anticipated. However, in the past few months the Club has seen a rise in the number of cases involving stowaways found on board ships that have...
Canada - Stricter Environmental Protection Measures Now Mandatory for Cruise Ships
06 Jul, 2023
Transport Canada recently announced that the voluntary environmental measures introduced in April 2022 for cruise ships have become mandatory. The objective is to ensure that cruise ships adopt more sustainable...
USA - New Washington State Oil Pollution Notification Protocol
04 Aug, 2011
Washington State has advised of a change to its oil spill reporting requirements.
Previously, only actual oil spills occurring in state waters needed to be reported. However, Washington State’s Department...