- — USTR Notice of Action and Proposed Action implementing fees on US port calls
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at 4/29/25 3:00pmOn 17 April 2025 the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a Notice of Action and Proposed Action (the “USTR Notice”) implementing fees on US port calls for certain categories of non-US built ships. The implications are far from clear at present and there are a number of ambiguities to be resolved, not least the definition ...- — New Atlantic ECA links Europe and North America
- at 4/28/25 4:00amAt the 83rd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) , the MEPC approved a proposal to designate the North-East Atlantic Ocean as an ECA for nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions, amending MARPOL Annex VI Regulations 13 and 14 accordingly. ECA description The North-East Atlantic Ocean ...
- — New guidance on fire response onboard vehicle carriers
- at 4/25/25 3:00pmThe guideline’s sole aim is to assist vessel operators and crews to be better prepared to meet the challenges presented by vehicle fires, both internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) and vehicles fully or partly powered by lithium ion batteries. They are intended to be used by vessel operators when considering their own fire response policies ...
- — Sanctions update: Yemen trading and support for the Houthi terrorist network
- at 4/25/25 11:00amAccording to Mrs. Bruce on 9 April 2025, “The United States will not tolerate any country or commercial entity providing support to foreign terrorist organizations, such as the Houthis, including offloading ships and provisioning oil at Houthi-controlled ports”. In early March 2025, the Office of Foreign Assets (OFAC) designated Ansarallah (i.e., the Houthis group in ...
- — Three more Russian insurers seek India OK to provide cover for oil tankers, sources say
- at 4/24/25 3:00pmThree more Russian insurers, including a subsidiary of top lender Sberbank, have asked India for approval to provide marine insurance for oil shipments sent to Indian ports, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as Moscow looks to maintain deliveries despite Western sanctions. India has already approved five insurers from Russia, which has no ...
- — USTR Announces Streamlined Notice of Action to Counter Chinese Dominance in the Maritime Sector
- at 4/23/25 3:00pmHighlights The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on April 17, 2025, announced its long-awaited final proposed measures to combat Chinas dominance in the maritime sector by imposing fees on Chinese-linked ships. Public criticism of new and previously proposed fees continues, although the final measures contain some notable exemptions that narrow the targeted scope, a grace period ...
- — Essential advice from The Swedish Club for Masters handling liquid cargo
- at 4/23/25 3:00pmIn response to the increasing pressures faced by maritime professionals to expedite cargo operations and to prevent cargo claims, marine insurance specialist The Swedish Club has released a comprehensive guide aimed at reinforcing the importance of adhering to standard sampling procedures for liquid cargo. This guide is designed to support Masters and crew members in ...
- — Best Management Practices Maritime Security (BMP MS)
- at 4/22/25 3:00pmThe International Group of PI Clubs, in partnership with other shipping industry associations, together with the support of governments and military organisations have published brand new consolidated maritime security guidance in the form of Best Management Practices (BMP) Maritime Security (BMP MS). This publication consolidates all the regional guidance publications in the BMP series into ...
- — The UK’s Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy and MEPC 83
- at 4/22/25 3:00pmImpacts on the marine cargo industry In February 2025, the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) – the Government’s expert adviser on climate change released the Seventh Carbon Budget. This statutory report publishes the estimated amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that the UK can emit from within its borders between 2038 and 2042 to stay within the ...
- — EU Commission launches sanctions helpdesk
- at 4/22/25 3:00pmMembers may be interested to know that the EU has recently launched a helpdesk focussed on helping small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) undertake sanctions due diligence. Details including links to access the service can be found in the EU Commission’s press release below: The European Commission has launched a new one-stop-shop providing vital support ...
- — The Britannia Group Announces CEO Succession Plan
- at 4/17/25 3:00pmThe Britannia Group, a leading PI insurer, has today announced that its Chief Executive, Andrew Cutler, has informed the Board of his intention to resign from the Group on 31 December 2025. Andrew joined the Britannia Group in 2006 as a senior claim handler, having previously been a Partner at HFW, for many years being ...
- — Heightened marine trade risks and what they mean for insurance?
- at 4/17/25 4:00amWith 90% of the world’s products transported via oceans and riverways, the maritime transport sector is at the centre of the global supply chain and is a critical cog in the wheel of the global economy. Maritime insurance plays a critical role in ensuring the sustainability of this industry. But as global trade wars reignite, ...
- — Supply chain fraud – the dangers of granting extended credit
- at 4/14/25 3:00pmFraudulent strategies can prove extremely profitable to the international criminal fraternity and the global supply chain is typically low risk due to the remote nature of the actual physical theft of goods. TT Club has regularly highlighted the risks of theft through fraudulent documents, mandate fraud, fraudulent truckers, and trucking companies presenting themselves to collect ...
- — The New Arbitration Act 2025 – Key changes for maritime arbitrations
- at 4/13/25 3:00pmThe new Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 and will come into force most likely at some point later this year. The 2025 Act will not be a standalone Act but, rather, inserts amendments to the 1996 Act so as to enact the recommendations of the Law Commission codifying the common ...
- — Bumper Brazilian soya bean crop means more claims in China
- at 4/11/25 3:00pmBrazil’s National Supply Company (CONAB) forecasts a production of 166 million metric tons (MMT) – a 12.4 per cent increase from the previous season and a new record, surpassing the 2022/23 peak. This surge is driven by expanded planting, advancements in farming technology and favourable weather conditions. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) projects ...
- — Skuld announces key appointments in growth and service capabilities
- at 4/10/25 3:00pmSkuld is delighted to announce key appointments that reinforce Skuld’s growth ambitions, strengthen its service capabilities, and solidify its position as a world leader in marine insurance. Thea Thorstensen, senior vice president, who has been with Skuld for more than 10 years and has been responsible for successfully leading the Western European business unit, will ...
- — Stowaways in Africa
- at 4/10/25 11:00amOverview Owners have a clear interest in preventing stowaways from coming onboard, and boarding vessels at African ports remains one of the stowaways most commonly used methods. The adoption of the ISPS Code by many West African states has not yet been effective in avoiding stowaways. Over the past five years, we have noted the ...
- — Veracruz Port: Mooring line failures due to port expansion and weather
- at 4/6/25 3:00pmIn the last six months Gard has been notified of five incidents of mooring line failures at the port of Veracruz. Our local correspondent, Pinedo Abogados, attributes these failures to the ongoing port expansion construction at the Northern terminal and bouts of increasingly severe weather, specifically cold fronts. Port expansion The New Port of Veracruz ...
- — Ice damage – navigating the charterparty terms
- at 4/4/25 4:00amIce clauses tend to fall into one or more of the following categories: Clauses allowing charterers to employ the vessel in ice within certain parameters (for example, a ship is allowed to follow ice breakers but must not force ice). If a vessel is ordered to a port in breach of such clauses, the charterer’s ...
- — The importance of PEME
- at 4/3/25 4:00amFilipino seafarers play a crucial role in global trade, facing occupational hazards that demand strict health standards. Ensuring medical readiness before deployment is essential for their well-being and maritime safety. This article summarizes five years (2020-2024) of Halcyon Health Network, Inc. (Halcyon) data on seafarers pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) under Skuld standards, analysing health trends ...
- — The Swedish Club Enhances TELP with New Seasonal Iceberg Advisory
- at 4/2/25 11:00amThe Swedish Club is proud to introduce a new seasonal iceberg and sea ice Advisory feature within its Trade Enabling Loss Prevention (TELP) system. The Iceberg Alert, which has been designed to support vessels navigating through regions where seasonal icebergs and sea ice are prevalent, reinforces the Club’s commitment to maritime safety. It delivers a ...
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