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Navigating the Foggy Future: Adapting Trans-Arctic Shipping Routes to Overcome Sea Fog Challenges
07 Jun, 2023
The swift retreat of Arctic Sea ice has revealed new opportunities for trans-Arctic shipping routes. However, these projected routes may be too optimistic, as they fail to consider the increased frequency...
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...
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...
West of England P&I establishes long term charity programme to mark 150th anniversary year.
07 Sep, 2020
The commitments represent significant financial contributions that will support the charities’ activities and programmes for 10 years. These causes include the mental wellbeing of seafarers, environmental...
Guidance around Covid-19 issued by several U.S. bodies
07 Apr, 2020
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic guidance has issued by several U.S. bodies which potentially impact both our U.S.-based Members and those trading there.
Listeriosis Outbreak in South Africa
07 Mar, 2018
A unique strain of listeria has caused the world’s largest documented listeriosis outbreak, with over 550 cases reported since the start of 2017. The condition affects pregnant women or those with weaker...
Piracy - Best Management Practices
27 Mar, 2009
In response to the many piracy attacks in the Gulf of Aden, several industry organisations including the International Chamber of Shipping, the International Maritime Bureau, BIMCO and the International...