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Barytes - Danger of Liquefaction

09 Nov, 2022
A Member’s vessel recently called at a port in China to load a cargo of barytes. Barytes (which may also be described as barites or barium sulphate) is a principal source of barium and is commonly used...

LNG Guide - Port Agreements & LNG Conditions of Use

15 Jan, 2024
West has a wealth of expertise in gas tankers providing us with an in-depth understanding of this trade, and the issues that gas tanker owners face in their day to day operations. In this article, we share...

Tunisia – Major Fire Incident at Port of Bizerte Renders Crucial Bridge Immovable (Update)

28 Jul, 2023
Following the major fire incident at the Port of Bizerte, the bridge has been reopened for pedestrians and vehicles. However, it remains inoperative for marine operations, causing ongoing disruptions to...

Loading of Coal that has Exhibited Signs of Self-Heating

25 Oct, 2022
Members are reminded that self-heating of coal is more likely when the coal is low rank, geologically immature material sourced from open cast mines such as that commonly shipped from Kalimantan in Indonesia.

USA: Safety Alert – Machinery Breakdowns in the Mississippi River

12 Jan, 2007
Earlier this month the US Coast Guard in New Orleans reported a significant rise in the number of casualties in the Mississippi River during 2006, over one hundred of which were the result of main engine...

USA - California Ocean Going Vessel Fuel Rule - Reminder

29 Jan, 2020
Members trading to the United States are reminded of the particular mandatory fuel oil usage requirements when operating off the Californian coast.

BIMCO Time Charter parties considerations

09 Oct, 2019
Contributed by Nicholas Woo of Birketts LLP.  

No.12 2024/25 - Updated advisory for the Maritime industry

11 Nov, 2024
On 21 October 2024, the Price Cap Coalition (“Coalition”) issued an Updated Advisory for the Maritime Industry which sets out best practice recommendations for those involved in the trade of Russian origin...