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2023

03-22-23 - Good Catch Update: 26th Layer of Paint Eliminates the Need for Bolts (Preventative Maintenance)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

03-08-23 - Good Catch Update: Mariners Forced to Walk the Plank (Accommodation Ladder)

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

02-22-23 - Good Catch Update: Putting Near Misses to Good Use Animated Images

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

02-14-23 - Turkey - P&I Cover Issue

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

02-08-23 - Good Catch Update: Effective No Smoking Policy - Safety at Heights

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

02-07-23 - Earthquakes in Turkey: Impacts on Ports and Terminals

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

01-25-23 - Good Catch Update: Animations - Enclosed Spaces

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

01-19-23 - Silver Nitrate Testing of Cargo Holds for Carriage of Steel Cargoes

Thursday, January 19, 2023

01-18-23 - Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey: an Update

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

01-11-23 - Good Catch Update: Using Ocean Currents to Ship Containers (Deck Fittings, Lashings)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

2022

12-07-22 - Good Catch Update: Heroic Electrician Keeps Anchor Lights Burning Brightly (SMS Reporting)

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

11-30-22 - Good Catch Update: SOPEP - Are You Prepared?

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

11-10-22 - Joint Industry Guidance for Materials Declarations for Inventories of Hazardous Materials

Thursday, November 10, 2022

11-02-22 - Good Catch Update: Safety Management System (SMS) Documents Blown Overboard! (Bunkering Operations)

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

10-31-22 - Tthe Importance of Lube Oil Analysis Mandarin translations

Monday, October 31, 2022

10-20-22 - Loss Prevention: The Importance of Lube Oil Analysis

Thursday, October 20, 2022

10-19-22 - Good Catch Update: Animation - A Turn for the Worse

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

09-22-22 - Guidance Update: Welcome to the USA!

Thursday, September 22, 2022

09-21-22 - Good Catch Update: Steel-eating Insects Found on Vessels! (Hatch Cover Corrosion)

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

09-07-22 - Good Catch Update: Bad Electrical Work

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

08-31-22 - Good Catch Update: Who, Us? Animated Images

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

08-25-22 - Paris and Tokyo MOU Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW): Concentrated Inspection Campaign Questionnaire

Thursday, August 25, 2022

08-24-22 - Good Catch Update: Animation - Bridge Procedures, Safety, and Heavy Weather

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

08-22-22 - Guidance Update: Welcome to Greater China!

Monday, August 22, 2022

08-17-22 - Good Catch Update: Animations - Human Factors: Systemic Failures

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

08-15-22 - High Risk for Collision with Fishing Vessels in Fujian Waters

Monday, August 15, 2022

08-12-22 - End of Fishing Ban in the East China Sea, Bohai Sea and Yellow Sea

Friday, August 12, 2022

08-10-22 - Good Catch Update: Animations - Human Factors: Fatigue

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

08-05-22 - Paris and Tokyo MOU Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW): Concentrated Inspection Campaign

Friday, August 05, 2022

08-04-22 - Military Exercises in Waters Around Taiwan

Thursday, August 04, 2022

08-03-22 - Good Catch Update Animations - Human Factors - Bullying and Harassment

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

08-02-22 - Outbreaks of Monkeypox

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

08-01-22 - The People's Republic of China (PRC): an Update on COVID-19 Restrictions

Monday, August 01, 2022

07-27-22 - Good Catch Update: Ship Bounces Off New Rubber Dock!

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

07-20-22 - Good Catch Update: Oiler Executes Perfect Triple Axel Flip and Sticks the Landing

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

07-13-22 - Good Catch Update: Give It a Rest! Animated Images

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

07-12-22 - International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Adopts New Requirements on Cyber Security

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

07-11-22 - Loss Prevention: Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) Effects New Controls to Reduce Incidents of Machinery Failure

Monday, July 11, 2022

07-08-22 - IACS Launches New Guidelines for the Energy Efficiency Existing Ships Index (EEXI)

Friday, July 08, 2022

07-06-22 - Good Catch Update: Fatigue a Factor in Towing Vessel Grounding

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

06-28-22 - Ship-to-ship Cargo Transfer E-learning Module: Mandarin Translations

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

06-16-22 - United States Coast Guard (USCG) Guidelines for Transport and Handling of Limited Amounts of Hazardous and Noxious Substances in Bulk on Offshore Supply Vessels

Thursday, June 16, 2022

06-15-22 - Good Catch Update: Asteroid Hits Bulk Cargo Vessel

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

06-08-22 - Good Catch Update: An Engineer Falls

Wednesday, June 08, 2022

06-01-22 - Good Catch Update: Engine Room Deck Plate Missing

Wednesday, June 01, 2022

05-31-22 - Combined Maritime Force (CMR) and European Union Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Threat Bulletin for Persian Gulf, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden (GOA)

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

05-25-22 - Good Catch Updates: Mark It, Label It! and Over the Side?

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

05-18-22 - Good Catch Update: Steep Accommodation Ladder

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

05-11-22 - Good Catch Update: Engine Workshop - How Many Good Catches Can You Find?

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

05-04-22 - Good Catch Update: Hand Injury & Hatch

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

04-27-22 - Good Catch Update: Extreme Bollard Pull

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

04-25-22 - United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert Regarding Verifying Gateway Handhold Arrangements

Monday, April 25, 2022

04-20-22 - Good Catch Update: Engine Failure Dock Allision

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

04-13-22 - Good Catch Update: Heavy Weather Animated Images

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

04-06-22 - Good Catch Update: Master Pilot Dock Allision

Wednesday, April 06, 2022

03-30-22 - Good Catch Update: Safety Harness and the Young Mariner

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

03-16-22 - Good Catch Update: Good Communication = Safety When Handling Lines Animation

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

03-09-22 - Good Catch Update: Fire Started from Cutting Torch Work

Wednesday, March 09, 2022

03-04-22 - Loss Prevention: Cargo Hold Bilge Systems

Friday, March 04, 2022

03-02-22 - Good Catch Updates: Mooring Line Slack and Down the Hole

Wednesday, March 02, 2022

02-24-22 - Threats to Shipping in Ukrainian Waters and Closure of Ukrainian Ports

Thursday, February 24, 2022

02-23-22 - Good Catch Updates: Grounding and Coral Reef Damage and 3 Points of Contact

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

02-18-22 - Requirements for Pre-arrival - COVID-19 Testing Onboard for Vessels Scheduled to Make Crew Changes in the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Friday, February 18, 2022

02-16-22 - Good Catch Update: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection by a Young Third Officer

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

02-09-22 - Good Catch Updates: Mooring Line Failure and Make Safety a Part of Your Every Day

Wednesday, February 09, 2022

02-02-22 - Good Catch Update: Tugboat - Mariner Slips on Ice

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

01-19-22 - Good Catch Updates: Corrosion of Twist Lock Foundations and Pad Eyes

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

01-18-22 - International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) Updated Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

01-14-22 - Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey: an Update

Friday, January 14, 2022

01-13-22 - Australia Mandates Biofouling Management Plan and Record Book

Thursday, January 13, 2022

01-12-22 - Good Catch Updates: Using Inadequate Bollards and Make Safety a Part of Your Every Day

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

01-05-22 - Good Catch Update: Doors Held Open

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

2021

12-30-21 - World Health Organization (WHO) Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Management of COVID-19 Onboard Cargo Ships and Fishing Vessels

Thursday, December 30, 2021

12-29-21 - Good Catch Update: Corroded Or Damaged Fuel Oil Vent Pipes in Cargo Holds

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

12-28-21 - Chemical Tank E-learning Module Is Now in Mandarin

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

12-23-21 - Joint Industry Guidance on COVID-19: Legal Liability and Insurance Issues Arising from Vaccination of Seafarers: an Update

Thursday, December 23, 2021

12-22-21 - Good Catch Update: Workload Distraction Results in a Grounding

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

12-15-21 - Good Catch Update: Oil-soaked Lagging

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

12-08-21 - Good Catch Updates: Safety Decision to Stop Work and In a Hurry, Wet Luggage

Wednesday, December 08, 2021

12-01-21 - Good Catch Update: Semi-portable Fire Extinguisher Unfamiliarity

Wednesday, December 01, 2021

11-24-21 - Good Catch Updates: Voyage Planning Problems Lead to Grounding and Loss of Ship

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

11-17-21 - Good Catch Updates: Poor Anchor Watchstanding

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

11-10-21 - Good Catch Updates: Footing Failure and Snapback Zone

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

11-03-21 - Good Catch Updates: The Pain of Not Doing Maintenance

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

10-28-21 - Pre-arrival Notification Requirement for Changhua Wind Farm Channel, Taiwan

Thursday, October 28, 2021

10-27-21 - Good Catch Updates: Who Needs a Hotwork Permit? and How Many Good Catches Can You Find?

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

10-20-21 - Good Catch Updates: Man Overboard - Questionable Risk Assessment, Questionable Safety Gear

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

10-13-21 - Good Catch Updates: Danger from Ignoring an Alarm and ECDIS Over-reliance

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

10-07-21 - Management News: New Claims Executive, Lin Guan, Joins the Managers' Hong Kong Office

Thursday, October 07, 2021

10-06-21 - Good Catch Updates: Engine Room Egress During a Fire and English, New and Traditional Mandarin Subtitle Options for the Introductory Animation

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

10-04-21 - The Carriage of Containers on Non-cellular Vessels

Monday, October 04, 2021

09-29-21 - Good Catch Updates: ECDIS Over-reliance and Poor Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Lead to a Vessel Grounding and the Wrong Breaker

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

09-22-21 - Good Catch Updates: Make Sure You Know What to Do, Before You Release the CO₂

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

09-15-21 - Good Catch Now in New and Traditional Mandarin

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

09-14-21 - US Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert: Corroded Turntable Pins Can Cause the Structural Failure of Accommodation Ladders

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

09-13-21 - Risk of Detention for Anchoring in Indonesian Waters

Monday, September 13, 2021

09-09-21 - Adjustment to Shipping Routes in Coastal Waters of Zhejiang Provice, People's Republic of China

Thursday, September 09, 2021

09-03-21 - Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Foreign Ships Entering Territorial Sea for PRC

Friday, September 03, 2021

08-31-21 - Current Operational Conditions Amid Recent Regional COVID-19 Outbreaks in the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

08-24-21 - Collisions Between Merchant and Fishing Vessels in Chinese Waters: Features and Loss Prevention Suggestions

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

08-23-21 - Joint Paris Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign Ship Stability in General

Monday, August 23, 2021

07-12-21 - COVID-19: International Group Issues Guidance Vaccination of Seafarers-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to P&I Club Cover

Monday, July 12, 2021

06-01-21 - People's Republic of China: COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention Measures Update

Tuesday, June 01, 2021

05-24-21 - Colombian Port of Buenaventura Affected by Social Unrest

Monday, May 24, 2021

05-20-21 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution Arising from the Import of Recycled Iron and Steel Materials

Thursday, May 20, 2021

05-14-21 - COVID-19 Vaccinations: Updates from ICS and NAMMA

Friday, May 14, 2021

04-29-21 - People's Republic of China (PRC) Maritime Court Ruling on Bulk Cargo Shortages at Loading Ports

Thursday, April 29, 2021

04-27-21 - Industry Recommended Framework of Protocols for Ensuring Safe Ship Crew Changes and Travel During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

04-26-21 - Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) Initiative on Seafarer Mental Wellbeing

Monday, April 26, 2021

04-23-21 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Navigational Awareness Before and After Imminent Local Fishing Bans

Friday, April 23, 2021

04-20-21 - People's Republic of China (PRC) Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery Systems

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

04-19-21 - Updated Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake (including Seed Meal) in Containers

Monday, April 19, 2021

04-12-21 - Risk of Detention for Anchoring in Malaysian Waters

Monday, April 12, 2021

03-30-21 - COVID-19: Industry Guidance on Vaccination of Seafarers

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

03-29-21 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Prohibition of the Carriage of Highly Toxic Chemicals in the PRC's Yangtze River Basin

Monday, March 29, 2021

03-25-21 - COVID-19 New US Coast Guard Requirements for Wearing Masks

Thursday, March 25, 2021

03-24-21 - International Chamber of Shipping and Others Publish New Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Issues

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

03-05-21 - Email Scam Warning

Friday, March 05, 2021

03-05-21 - Loss Prevention: International Group of P&I Clubs Launches Enclosed Space Entry Safety Animation

Friday, March 05, 2021

02-24-21 - Piracy and Armed Robbery - 2020 Maritime Piracy Trends Report

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

02-08-21 - Piracy and Armed Robbery: Guidance for Security Threats in the Gulf of Guinea

Monday, February 08, 2021

02-05-21 - Maritime Security: International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) Bridge Reference Card Update

Friday, February 05, 2021

01-15-21 - INTERTANKO: Updated Guidance on Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness

Friday, January 15, 2021

01-14-21 - Maritime Security: Updated Guidance for Vessels Operating in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea

Thursday, January 14, 2021

2020

12-23-20 - Maritime Industry Group Publishes New and Improved Cyber Security Guidelines

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

12-04-20 - Amendments to California Marine Invasive Species Program (MISP)

Friday, December 04, 2020

11-10-20 - Catalog of COVID-19 Best Management Practices for the US Maritime Industry

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

11-02-20 - Crew Changes at Ports in the People's Republic of China (PRC): an Update on COVID-19

Monday, November 02, 2020

10-29-20 - American Club Loss Prevention Tool: Chemical Tank - Plug & Play System Update

Thursday, October 29, 2020

10-26-20 - United States Coast Guard (USCG) Recommendations for Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Monday, October 26, 2020

10-22-20 - Piracy and Armed Robbery: Potentially Growing Threats to Vessels Operating in the Gulf of Guinea

Thursday, October 22, 2020

10-19-20 - Crew Changes at Ports in the People's Republic of China (PRC): COVID-19

Monday, October 19, 2020

10-15-20 - Argentina: New Regulations Regarding the Gypsy Moth

Thursday, October 15, 2020

09-30-20 - The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Issues Updated Health Guidance on COVID-19

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

09-23-20 - GPS Interference: Recent MARAD Communication

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

09-21-20 - Vessels Transiting and Calling at Ports in Areas Affected by Hurricanes Typhoons and Cyclones: Safety Considerations

Monday, September 21, 2020

09-14-20 - Sanctions Compliance: The New Norm in Shipping VLOG

Monday, September 14, 2020

09-08-20 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Restrictions on Vessels Making Port Calls within 14 Days of Crew Changes

Tuesday, September 08, 2020

09-02-20 - COVID-19 - Working Arrangements for the Managers' Global Offices

Wednesday, September 02, 2020

09-01-20 - Continued Security Vigilance Recommended for Vessels Transiting Arabian Gulf, (AG) Straits of Hormuz (SOH), Gulf of Oman (GOO), Red Sea,Gulf of Aden (GOA), and Indian Ocean

Tuesday, September 01, 2020

08-27-20 - Cyber Awareness Updates

Thursday, August 27, 2020

08-26-20 - EU Requirements for EU- and Non-EU-flagged Ships Regarding Inventories of Hazardous Materials (IHM) in the Context of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation (EUSRR)

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

08-25-20 - Pilot Ladder Safety

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

08-20-20 - Joint Industry Report: 2020 Fuel Oil Quality and Safety Survey

Thursday, August 20, 2020

08-19-20 - United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Advisory Concerning Waters Off Libya

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

08-18-20 - Advisory on Navigation in Fishing Areas in and Around the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

08-17-20 - New United States Coast Guard (USCG) Ballast Water Management Report Form

Monday, August 17, 2020

08-17-20 - Managers' Piraeus Office Telephone Issues/Outage from T-mobile Resolved

Monday, August 17, 2020

08-13-20 - Managers' Piraeus Office Currently Experiencing Telephone Issues/Outage from T-mobile

Thursday, August 13, 2020

08-11-20 - New Revised People's Republic of China (PRC) Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes - Effective September 1 2020: Mandarin Translations

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

08-07-20 - Armed Security Guards Required in Bénin

Friday, August 07, 2020

07-29-20 - Intercargo and Vistrato Release a COVID-19 Related Guide to Ship-shore Interactions During Solid Bulk Operations

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

07-28-20 - American Club Partners with KnowBe4 to Offer Members Discounted Cyber Awareness Training

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

07-22-20 - CDC Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing Suspected or Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Updates

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

07-15-20 - Recommended Guidance for COVID-19 Testing & Quarantine Requirements for Seafarers Joining Ships

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

07-09-20 - Joint American Club and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Webinar: Insights into the Nature and Claims of Maritime-related Injuries

Thursday, July 09, 2020

06-29-20 - COVID-19 - Working Arrangements for the Managers' Global Offices

Monday, June 29, 2020

06-26-20 - Piracy and Armed Robbery in the Gulf of Mexico

Friday, June 26, 2020

06-25-20 - New BIMCO COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charterparties

Thursday, June 25, 2020

06-23-20 - International Group and CINS Release Updated Industry Guidelines on the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

06-22-20 - Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Guidance for Containers and Bulk Cargoes

Monday, June 22, 2020

06-15-20 - Bills of Lading and Letters of Indemnity - COVID-19 Precautions

Monday, June 15, 2020

06-12-20 - INTERTANKO'S New Publication: Crew Welfare Management and Mental Wellness

Friday, June 12, 2020

06-09-20 - Video Log (vlog): Seafarer Mental Wellness - Five Things the Industry Can Do Now

Tuesday, June 09, 2020

06-04-20 - Use of Tankers as Floating Storage - Legal Issues

Thursday, June 04, 2020

06-03-20 - US Sanctions Four Shipping Firms and Their Vessels for Transporting Venezuelan Oil

Wednesday, June 03, 2020

05-29-20 - Updated International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guidance on COVID-19

Friday, May 29, 2020

05-21-20 - Safe Boarding - Three Keys Video Log (vlog)

Thursday, May 21, 2020

05-20-20 - COVID-19 - Working Arrangements for the Managers' Global Offices

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

05-18-20 - USCG Marine Incident Bulletin - Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)

Monday, May 18, 2020

05-11-20 - Loss Prevention: Mandarin Translations on Piracy

Monday, May 11, 2020

05-06-20 - COVID-19-related Guidelines for Ensuring a Safe Shipboard Interface Between Ship and Shore-based Personnel

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

05-05-20 - Loss Prevention: E-learning Tools

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

05-01-20 - COVID-19 - Working Arrangements for the Managers' Global Offices

Friday, May 01, 2020

04-29-20 - Loss Prevention Publications in Mandarin

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

04-27-20 - International Maritime Organization (IMO) COVID-19 Dedicated Website

Monday, April 27, 2020

04-24-20 - High Water Preparedness in US Rivers

Friday, April 24, 2020

04-21-20 - US Department of the Treasury Issues Fact Sheet on COVID-19 Sanction Exemptions

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

04-17-20 - PRC Maritime Safety Agency Guidance on the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 on Board (version 2.0)

Friday, April 17, 2020

04-14-20 - Cyber Awareness: Mandarin Translations

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

04-13-20 - COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide: Mandarin Translations

Monday, April 13, 2020

04-09-20 - COVID-19: Quick Reference Guide

Thursday, April 09, 2020

04-08-20 - Bunkering and COVID-19: Mandarin Translations

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

04-07-20 - Bunkering and COVID-19

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

04-07-20 - Bunkering and COVID-19 (New Mandarin Translation) 加油作业与新冠肺炎

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

04-07-20 - Bunkering and COVID-19 (Traditional Mandarin Translation) 加油作業與新冠肺炎

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

04-06-20 - US Supreme Court Decision Sends Ripples Through Charter Party Chains

Monday, April 06, 2020

04-03-20 - INTERTANKO's New Publication: Outbreak Management Plan: COVID-19

Friday, April 03, 2020

04-01-20 - Piracy and Armed Robbery: Updates to Club's FAQs and General Guidance on the Use of Armed Guards

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

03-30-20 - USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin Regarding COVID-19- Vessel Inspections Exams and Documentation

Monday, March 30, 2020

03-27-20 - COVID-19 - Working Arrangements for the Managers' Global Offices

Friday, March 27, 2020

03-25-20 - Guidance for the Loading of Steel Cargoes Where Third-party Surveyors Are Prevented from Attending Vessels Due to COVID-19 Restrictions: Mandarin Translations

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

03-17-20 - COVID-19 Global Port Restrictions Map

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

03-16-20 - USCG Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 and Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness Or Death

Monday, March 16, 2020

03-13-20 - COVID-19 - New Working Arrangements for Managers' Global Offices

Friday, March 13, 2020

03-12-20 - COVID-19 - Developments in SCB's New York Office

Thursday, March 12, 2020

03-11-20 - United States Coast Guard Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

03-09-20 - American Pilots' Association Request - Dangerous Trapdoors

Monday, March 09, 2020

03-06-20 - Outbreak of the COVID-19 Virus-Managers Shanghai and Hong Kong Offices

Friday, March 06, 2020

03-05-20 - International Chamber of Shipping and World Health Organization Guidance on COVID-19

Thursday, March 05, 2020

03-02-20 - INTERTANKO Voyage and Time Charterparty Clauses and Explanatory Notes for COVID-19

Monday, March 02, 2020

02-27-20 - COVID-19 Guidance Now in Traditional and Simplified Mandarin

Thursday, February 27, 2020

02-25-20 - 2020/21 Rules and By-laws in Traditional and Simplified Mandarin

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

02-21-20 - Infectious Diseases: Charterparty and Other Contractual Considerations

Friday, February 21, 2020

02-19-20 - Sulfur Cap Update: Ban on Carriage of Non-compliant Fuels

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

02-19-20 - US Sanctions - US Department of the Treasury Action on Venezuela

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

02-11-20 - Outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin of February 2, 2020

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

02-10-20 - Outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Managers' Shanghai and Hong Kong Offices

Monday, February 10, 2020

02-07-20 - The 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Impact on Maritime Operations in the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Friday, February 07, 2020

02-03-20 - The Managers' Hong Kong Office - an Update

Monday, February 03, 2020

01-30-20 - Ban of Single Use Plastics: India

Thursday, January 30, 2020

01-29-20 - Outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus: USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

01-28-20 - Outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Managers' Shanghai and Hong Kong Offices

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

01-24-20 - Outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Friday, January 24, 2020

01-23-20 - Cover for War and Terrorism Risks for 2020

Thursday, January 23, 2020

01-16-20 - Guidelines for Supervision and Management of Air Pollutant Emissions in the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Thursday, January 16, 2020

01-15-20 - 2019 Piracy & Armed Robbery Report

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

01-08-20 - MSCI Notice on the Threat to Commercial Vessels from Iran and Its Proxies: Guidance Generally as to Shipboard Vigilance

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

2019

12-30-19 - Mass Global Positioning System (GPS) Spoofing at Ports in the People's Republic of China

Monday, December 30, 2019

12-18-19 - US Sanctions - US Department of Treasury Action on Iran and Russia Sanctions

Thursday, December 19, 2019

11-15-19 - Loss Prevention: Compliance with 2020 Marine Fuel Oil Sulfur Cap Issued by the Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) of the People's Republic of China (PRC)

Friday, November 15, 2019

11-04-19 - Loss Prevention: Bunkering - a Compendium Translated Into Mandarin

Monday, November 04, 2019

10-31-19 - Ban of Nickel Ore Exports from Indonesia

Thursday, October 31, 2019

10-30-19 - Sulfur Cap 2020 Update

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

09-10-19 - Outbreak of Dengue Fever in the Philippines

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

08-30-19 - Paris and Tokyo MoUs Emergency Systems and Procedures CIC

Friday, August 30, 2019

08-21-19 - Joint Industry Project (JIP) Guidance on 0.5% Sulfur Marine Fuel

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

08-14-19 - Bilge Alarm and Oil Content Meter

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

07-23-19 - Enhanced Vigilance for Arabian Gulf Straits of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

07-22-19 - Merging of American Club E-learning Systems

Monday, July 22, 2019

07-17-19 - Asian Gypsy Moth in Season Bulletin

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

07-10-19 - USCG Marine Safety Alert: Cybersecurity

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

07-08-19 - New USCG Procedure For Notification Of Non-availability Of Compliant Fuel Oil As Per Annex VI, Regulation 18.4.2 Of The Marpol Convention 73/78

Monday, July 08, 2019

07-01-19 - Updated International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guidance on 2020 Global Sulfur Cap

Monday, July 01, 2019

06-27-19 - The Dangers of Transporting Nickel Ore Cargoes - a Timely Reminder

Thursday, June 27, 2019

06-03-19 - Pre-employment Medical Examination (PEME) Program: New Price Lists for Club PEMEs

Monday, June 03, 2019

04-26-19 - Loss Prevention Update: Spanish Translations of Good Housekeeping-a Pocket Guide

Friday, April 26, 2019

04-16-19 - IMO Guidance on Implementation Plan for Compliance with 0.50% Sulfur Limit Under MARPOL Annex VI

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

04-12-19 - First Quarter 2019 Maritime Piracy Update

Friday, April 12, 2019

02-04-19 - OFAC Announces Removal of Rusal, EN+ and ESE from SDN List

Monday, February 04, 2019

01-29-19 - Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

01-08-19 - Prohibition of Open-loop Scrubber Systems in All Ports and Emission Control Areas of the People's Republic of China

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

01-03-19 - People's Republic of China (PRC) Implementation Scheme of the Domestic Emission Control Areas (DECAS) for Atmospheric Pollution from Vessels

Thursday, January 03, 2019

2018

12-07-18 - Prohibition of Open-loop Scrubber Systems in Singapore

Friday, December 07, 2018

10-03-18 - Shanghai Emissions Control Area Map

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

10-02-18 - Chittagong Port Authority Issues New Directive in Order to Improve Navigational Safety

Tuesday, October 02, 2018

09-25-18 - Puerto Cabello: Long Delays at Anchorage for Vessels Carrying Shipments of Food

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

09-20-18 - Piracy and Armed Robbery: Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Safety in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea (BMP5)

Thursday, September 20, 2018

09-19-18 - International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guidance on Compliance with the 2020

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

09-14-18 - Considerations for Vessels Transiting and Calling Ports in Areas Affected by Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones

Friday, September 14, 2018

08-28-18 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Discharge Standards for Water Pollutants from Ships

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

08-16-18 - Mandarin Translations of Recent Club Circular Concerning US Sanctions on Iran

Thursday, August 16, 2018

08-01-18 - OW Bunker Group Collapse US Appellate Court Rulings Rejecting Bunker Maritime Lien Claims

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

07-31-18 - Latest Vessel Security Publications and Best Management Practices

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

07-17-18 - Guidance on China's Standard for Discharging Water Pollutants from Ships

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

06-13-18 - PRC: New Regulations Regarding the Importation of Solid Waste (an Update)

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

05-22-18 - Outbreaks of Measles

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

05-21-18 - Guidance Updates: Mandarin Translations of Welcome to the USA!

Monday, May 21, 2018

05-14-18 - Guidance Updates: Welcome to the USA!

Monday, May 14, 2018

05-11-18 - U.S. Withdraws from JCPOA and Reimposes Secondary Sanctions Against Iran

Friday, May 11, 2018

05-04-18 - US Maritime Administration Recent Cyber Advisories

Friday, May 04, 2018

05-03-18 - Guidance Updates: Welcome to Greater China!

Thursday, May 03, 2018

05-02-18 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Ship Pollution Response Organizations (SPROS)

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

05-01-18 - PRC: Special Safety and Security Inspections for Vessels Entering Qingdao Waters

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

04-26-18 - US Mitigates Effects of Economic Sanctions Imposed Against Additional Russian Entities and Individuals

Thursday, April 26, 2018

04-13-18 - New Developments Concerning United States Sanctions on Russia and Venezuela

Friday, April 13, 2018

04-15-18 - USCG Marine Safety Alert: Maintaining Machinery Suction

Thursday, April 05, 2018

03-28-18 - PEME Program Zdroyve Clinic, Odessa, Ukraine

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

03-16-18 - 2018-2019 By-laws Rules and List of Correspondents

Friday, March 16, 2018

02-23-18 - People's Republic of China (PRC): New Standard for Discharging Water Pollutants from Ships

Friday, February 23, 2018

02-22-18 - Upcoming Amendments to Annex V (Garbage) of the MARPOL Convention Relevant to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code

Thursday, February 22, 2018

02-20-18 - Interim Guidance on Maritime Security in the Southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

02-05-18 - People's Republic of China (PRC): New Regulations Regarding the Importation of Solid Waste

Monday, February 05, 2018

01-31-18 - People's Republic of China (PRC) Yellow Fever Quarantine for Ships Arriving from Nigeria, Peru and Brazil

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

01-22-18 - Intercargo Warns of Heightened Indonesian Cargo Risks

Monday, January 22, 2018

01-05-18 - Navigation in Ice Conditions - New York / Hudson River

Friday, January 05, 2018

2017

12-29-17 - Managers Office Closed for New Year's Day 2018 - and Very Best Wishes from the Board and Managers for 2018

Friday, December 29, 2017

12-22-17 - The People's Republic of China: Low Sulfur Fuel Requirements to Be Implemented As of January 1 2018

Friday, December 22, 2017

11-29-17 - People's Republic of China, Hainan - Notice Regarding Ship Pollution Control Plan

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

10-31-17 - Outbreak of Plague in Madagascar

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

10-17-17 - US Sanctions - Presidential Announcement Concerning Iran

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

10-10-17 - New American Club Guidance: What's on Your Mind?

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

09-20-17 - Perils of Anchorage at Chittagong, Bangladesh

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

09-01-17 - The People's Republic of China: Low Sulfur Fuel Requirements from September 1, 2017

Friday, September 01, 2017

08-31-17 - Hurricane Harvey and the Status of the Managers' Houston Office

Thursday, August 31, 2017

08-28-17 - US SOCP Best Practices Guide on the Prevention of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment

Monday, August 28, 2017

08-10-17 - Guidance on Transits Through the Bab el Mandeb (BeM) and Associated Waters Issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)

Thursday, August 10, 2017

08-09-17 - PRC: Xiamen Government Requirements and Control Measures for Ships in Waters of Xiamen Port Area

Wednesday, August 09, 2017

08-07-17 - American Club Loss Prevention Tool: Clean Seas: Complying with MARPOL 73/78: New Training Modules for Annex VI (air pollution)-plug & Play System Update

Monday, August 07, 2017

07-31-17 - Paris and Tokyo MOUs Safety of Navigation CIC

Monday, July 31, 2017

07-26-17 - Update on Expansion of Local Fisheries at Lanshan Port China

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

07-15-17 - Keep Your Eyes Focused on Safety!

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

07-19-17 - US Economic Sanctions - Expansion of Iranian Sanctions Targets

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

07-17-17 - Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) - Latest Advice to Maritime Community

Monday, July 17, 2017

07-05-17 - Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships

Wednesday, July 05, 2017

06-26-17 - OW Bunker Group Collapse: Developments in the US Concerning the Maritime Lien Claims of Physical Suppliers and ING Bank

Monday, June 26, 2017

06-13-17 - Recent Incidents of Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Bab-el-Mandeb

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

06-07-17 - Several Middle Eastern Nations Cut Diplomatic Ties with Qatar

Wednesday, June 07, 2017

05-31-17 - Special Safety and Security Inspections in Xiamen, PRC

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

05-10-17 - First Quarter 2017 Maritime Piracy Update

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

04-24-17 - Heightened Concerns at Commencement of the 'Nickel Ore Season' in the Philippines

Monday, April 24, 2017

04-13-17 - Loss Prevention - Pilot Boarding Safety Guidance

Thursday, April 13, 2017

04-03-17 - Loss Prevention: 2016 Condition Survey Report

Monday, April 03, 2017

03-17-17 - Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in the People's Republic of China

Friday, March 17, 2017

03-16-17 - Venezuela: Oil Leaks at PDVSA Terminals Cause Delays in Vessel Loading and Discharging Operations

Thursday, March 16, 2017

03-13-17 - USCG Ballast Water Management Program Compliance Update

Monday, March 13, 2017

02-21-17 - Guidance Updates: Welcome to the USA! and Welcome to Greater China!

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

02-17-17 - Managers' NY Office Currently Experiencing Telephone Issues/outages

Friday, February 17, 2017

02-17-17 - Managers' New York Office Telephone Issues/outages Resolved

Friday, February 17, 2017

02-15-17 - Plug & Play Update for E-learning Module on Compliance with COLREGS

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

02-13-17 - New Requirements for Sludge and Garbage Disposal for Ocean Going Vessels in the PRC

Monday, February 13, 2017

01-27-17 - IG/CINS Guidelines for the Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in Containers - an Update

Friday, January 27, 2017

01-23-17 - North American and US Caribbean Sea ECA Understanding Compliance Issues

Monday, January 23, 2017

2016

12-22-16 - Reported Thefts at China's Tianjin Port

Thursday, December 22, 2016

12-21-16 - Low Sulfur Fuel Requirements for Ports in the People's Republic of China

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

12-01-16 - Loss Prevention: New Case Studies for Slips, Trips and Falls

Thursday, December 01, 2016

10-27-16 - US Coast Guard Safety Alert for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones

Thursday, October 27, 2016

10-26-16 - Government Clampdown on Mining Activity and Heavy Rain in the Philippines Affecting Nickel Ore Shipments

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

08-30-16 - Update on Shipments to the People's Republic of China from Zika Virus Affected Countries Or Territories

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

08-03-16 - Zika Virus - Workbook and Safety Video

Wednesday, August 03, 2016

07-07-16 - USCG Releases New Form for Reporting Marine Casualties (CG-2692)

Thursday, July 07, 2016

06-13-16 - Solas Container Weight Verification

Monday, June 13, 2016

05-02-16 - Stowaway Disembarkation Fines in Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Monday, May 02, 2016

04-14-16 - US Department of Agriculture - 2016 Update - Asian Gypsy Moth

Thursday, April 14, 2016

03-22-16 - Requirements for Vessels Directly Calling at Ports in the PRC from Zika Virus Affected Countries Or Territories

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

03-22-16 - Requirements for Vessels Calling at Ports in the Republic of Korea from Zika Virus Affected Countries Or Territories

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

03-17-16 - Safe Carriage of Laterite Nickel Ore: Judgment in Chinese Courts

Thursday, March 17, 2016

03-04-16 - Emission Control Areas (ECAs) for the People's Republic of China: Port of Shanghai

Friday, March 04, 2016

03-04-16 - North Korea - Intensification of United Nations Sanctions

Friday, March 04, 2016

02-26-20 - Guidance Updates: Welcome to the USA! and Welcome to Greater China!

Friday, February 26, 2016

02-11-16 - International Convention on the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea - HNS Convention 2010

Thursday, February 11, 2016

02-05-16 - Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey

Friday, February 05, 2016

02-03-16 - PRC: Designation of Emission Control Areas (ECAs): Update Regarding Yangtze River Delta Area

Wednesday, February 03, 2016

02-02-16 - Cyber Security Guidance for Shipping

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

2015

11-20-15 - Coal Cargoes: Self/over-heating and Emission of Flammable Gases

Friday, November 20, 2015

11-18-15 - Update on the OW Bunker Bankruptcy: Recent Developments in the English Courts

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

08-14-15 - New Suez Canal Updates

Friday, August 14, 2015

08-05-15 - Stowaways: South Africa

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

08-04-15 - Port State Control: Concentrated Inspection Campaign for Entry into Enclosed Spaces

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

07-10-15 - Hong Kong: New Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations

Friday, July 10, 2015

06-02-15 - Recent Groundings in Argentina

Tuesday, June 02, 2015

04-13-15 - Study on Oily Water Separators and Shipboard Environmental Management

Monday, April 13, 2015

03-30-15 - USCG Update: Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel Oil & Compliance with MARPOL Requirements

Monday, March 30, 2015

03-30-15 - Situation in Yemen

Monday, March 30, 2015

03-18-15 - Welcome to the USA! a Shipowners' Guide to Regulatory Compliance - Update

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

02-23-15 - US Vessel Response Plans - Updates Regarding Alaska and Guam

Monday, February 23, 2015

02-19-15 - Update - Uruguay - Oil Spill Response Contract Requirements

Thursday, February 19, 2015

02-06-15 - Plug & Play Update for E-learning Module on the International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk

Friday, February 06, 2015

02-02-15 - Concerns and Precautions Regarding Malaria

Monday, February 02, 2015

01-22-15 - Illicit Exports of Iranian Oil

Thursday, January 22, 2015

01-05-15 - The Carriage of Cargoes of Bauxite

Monday, January 05, 2015

2014

08-18-14 - Updated United States Coast Guard Marine Casualty and Drug and Alcohol Testing Forms

Monday, August 18, 2014

08-12-14 - Paris and Tokyo MoU's - Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW Hours of Rest

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

08-11-14 - Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa

Monday, August 11, 2014

08-01-14 - Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa

Friday, August 01, 2014

07-10-14 - Ukraine to Officially Close Sea Ports in Crimea for International Shipping

Thursday, July 10, 2014

06-17-14 - Master's Guides and Regulatory Update Checklists - 2014

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

06-16-14 - Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Certain Vessels Arriving to the US from Nigeria

Monday, June 16, 2014

04-21-14 - US Department of Agriculture - 2014 Update - Asian Gypsy Moth

Monday, April 21, 2014

03-24-14 - The Ukraine and Crimea Crisis: US Sanctions Against Russian Individuals and Entities

Monday, March 24, 2014

03-10-14 - Customs Fines in Argentina: Declaration of Onboard Stores

Monday, March 10, 2014

01-16-13 - Indonesia - Bulk Mineral Export Ban

Thursday, January 16, 2014

2013

11-27-13 - Economic Sanctions Update: Iran Sanctions - Geneva Nuclear Talks

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

04-18-13 - Bagged Rice Cargoes from Thailand

Thursday, April 18, 2013

04-16-13 - Ballast Water Management Requirements for The United States: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

04-10-13 - Increased Pollution Fines in Turkey

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

04-09-03 - Damage To Port Facilities In Egypt

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

04-09-03 - Civil Unrest In Nigeria

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

02-07-13 Brazil – Immigration Controls on Seafarers

Thursday, February 07, 2013

02-06-13 Liquefaction of Bulk Bauxite Cargoes

Wednesday, February 06, 2013

2012

10-04-12 Stowaways Hiding in Rudder Stock Recess: an Update

Thursday, October 04, 2012

08-29-12 New Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Fire Safety to Commence on September 1, 2012

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

08-28-12 Operation of Oxy-Acetylene Equipment Without Flashback Arrestors

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

08-01-12 New BIMCO Charterparty Clause for Solid Bulk Cargoes Which May Liquefy

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

07-09-12 Navigation Off the Indian Coast – Recent Indian Government Notice RE Fishing Nets, Fishboats and Mistaking Fishboats for Pirate Skiffs

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

03-27-12 California: No Discharge Zone Prohibiting Vessel Sewage in All California Marine Waters

Monday, March 26, 2012

03-16-12 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL) 73/78: Additional Guidance on Oily Water Separators

Friday, March 16, 2012

02-09-12 New European Union Measures Against Iran - Council Decision 2012/35 of Jan 23, 2012 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - International Group Posting of Feb 8, 2012

Thursday, February 09, 2012

02-02-12 - Intercargo Guide for the Safe Loading of Nickel Ore

Thursday, February 02, 2012

2011

12-27-11 Economic Sanctions Update: US Libya Sanctions Lifted

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

10-05-11 Further Info on Terrorist Attacks in the Phillipines

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

10-03-11 Terrorist Attacks on Philippine Nickel Ore Ports

Monday, October 03, 2011

08-31-11 New Turkish Insurance Regulation Requiring Ships to Evidence P&I Cover

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

08-15-11 Email and Blackberry Service Interruption for Club Offices

Monday, August 15, 2011

07-08-11 The European Maritime Safety Agency's Maritime Accident Review for 2010

Friday, July 08, 2011

07-05-11 U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Port Operator, Tidewater Middle East Co.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

05-19-11 BIMCO Publishes Radioactivity Risk Clause for Time Charter Parties

Thursday, May 19, 2011

05-16-11 "Arbitrary and Capricious" Failure to Pay Maintenance Sufficient to Cover Seaman's Actual Living Expenses Results in Award of Attorneys Fees

Monday, May 16, 2011

04-01-11 OFAC Issues Advisory on Fraudulent Shipping Documents by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines

Friday, April 01, 2011

03-31-11 Vessels Calling in South African Ports Without Requisite Permits to Carry Weapons and Ammunition Expose Master to Fines and Arrest

Thursday, March 31, 2011

03-29-11 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Radiation Concerns

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

03-21-11 Update on Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

Monday, March 21, 2011

03-17-11 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: General Information and Issues

Thursday, March 17, 2011

03-03-11 Economic Sanctions Update: Libya

Thursday, March 03, 2011

02-18-11 Recent Court Decision in US Concerning the Duty to "Immediately" Notify the Coast Guard RE Hazardous Condition Aboard a Vessel

Friday, February 18, 2011

01-25-11 Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): European Union and United States

Monday, January 24, 2011

2010

12-16-10 Dangers With Respect to the Carriage of Nickel Ore and Other Bulk Cargoes Prone to Liquefaction

Thursday, December 16, 2010

12-02-10 Increased Risk of Grounding at Barranquilla, Columbia

Thursday, December 02, 2010

11-30-10 Enhanced Port State Control (PSC) Inspections With Respect to Discharge of Ballast Water in Turkish Waters

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

10-15-10 Safe Loading, Stowage, Carriage and Discharging of Iron Ore Fines on Ships from Indian Ports

Friday, October 15, 2010

08-31-10 Brazil: New Port State Control Inspection Campaigns

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

08-25-10 New Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaigns to Commence Sept.1

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

07-16-10 Dalian Oil Spill

Friday, July 16, 2010

06-01-10 U.S. Dept. of Agriculture and Canadian Food Inspection Agency - May 2010 Update - Asian Gypsy Moth

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

06-01-10 Coal Shipments in Indonesia: Cases of Self-/Over-Heating

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

05-04-10 Environmental Concerns Related to the Loss of the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

03-31-10 Piracy Around the Horn of Africa

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

03-19-10 Concentrated Port State Inspection Campaign in Brazil

Friday, March 19, 2010

02-18-10 Argentina: Permit Requirements for Island Trade

Thursday, February 18, 2010

01-21-10 Winter Ice Conditions in Northern Chinese Ports

Thursday, January 21, 2010

01-18-10 Voyage Surcharges for U.S. Trading Tankers: 2010 Policy Year

Monday, January 18, 2010

2009

12-28-09 European Union Enforcement of the Use of 0.1% Sulphur Content Fuel in Port Provision of the EU Sulphur Directive (Article 4B of Directive 2005/33/EC)

Monday, December 28, 2009

12-21-09 Credit Control - Guidance to Members and Brokers

Monday, December 21, 2009

09-15-09 Loading of Iron Ore at Indian Ports: An Update

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

08-20-09 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Information on Emissions from Ocean Going Vessels

Thursday, August 20, 2009

07-16-09 Asian Gypsy Moth Inspection Program for the Maritime Industry

Thursday, July 16, 2009

06-05-09 Maritime Pollution in Turkey - Criminal Liability

Friday, June 05, 2009

06-02-09 Piracy - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

05-07-09 Sanctions in Spain for Breach of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding

Thursday, May 07, 2009

04-30-09 US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Non Pharmaceutical Community Mitigation in Response to Human Infections with Swine Influenza (H1N1) Virus

Thursday, April 30, 2009

04-29-09 U.S. Coast Guard Announces Crewmember Identification Final Rule

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

04-15-09 Piracy Update - Ships Transiting the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia - International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Circular of April 15, 2009

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

04-02-09 Increased Risk of Collisions off Singapore

Thursday, April 02, 2009

2008

12-24-08 Ice Conditions at Mariupol, Ukraine

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

11-07-08 Anti-Terrorism Measures in Foreign Ports

Friday, November 07, 2008

10-10-08 Warlike Operations Area in the Gulf of Aden

Friday, October 10, 2008

09-19-08 Difficulties with Customs Authorities in the Ukraine

Friday, September 19, 2008

07-25-08 Collision in the Mississippi River and Extended Oil Spill Safety Zone

Friday, July 25, 2008

06-09-08 Maritime Accident Casebook: Free Industrial Podcasts

Monday, June 09, 2008

03-26-08 Rise in Water Levels in the Mississippi River

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

03-26-08 Undersea Cables off the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

2007

10-03-07 Iron Ore Loaded in Indian Ports

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

09-06-07 ISM Code Compliance Campaign in the Canary Islands

Thursday, September 06, 2007

07-30-07 Customs Continue to Challenge Foreign Vessels in Ukrainian Ports

Monday, July 30, 2007

2006

03-17-06 Bird Flu Alert For Vessels Calling In Brazil

Friday, March 17, 2006

03-07-06 Bird Flu Virus Disinfections In Algerian Ports

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

03-07-06 Asian Gypsy Moth: Vessel Inspections In USA And Canada

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

03-07-06 Custom Fines In Senegal

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

03-07-06 Oily Water Separators

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

03-07-06 Fire Extinguisher Recall And General Testing Procedures

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

2005

03-03-05 Mexican Navy Inspection Of All Vessels Bound From Columbia

Thursday, March 03, 2005

2004

11-24-04 New Mandatory Ballast Water Management Program In The U.S. Effective November 1, 2004

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

04-08-04 Tally Counts In Ukrainian Ports

Thursday, April 08, 2004

04-08-04 Stowaways Hiding In Rudder Stock Recess

Thursday, April 08, 2004

03-17-04 Doubler Plates

Wednesday, March 17, 2004

03-15-04 USCG Safety Alert: Lifeboat Gripes

Monday, March 15, 2004

03-08-04 Lifeboat Drill In Georgia

Monday, March 08, 2004

03-03-04 30-Day Stay Of Enforcement Of U.S. Customs' Automated Manifest System Requirements For Certain Vessels

Wednesday, March 03, 2004

01-15-04 New Rules For Tankers Calling At Ports In India

Thursday, January 15, 2004

2003

10-29-03 - Palm Oil Products Density Calculations In Indonesian Ports

Wednesday, October 29, 2003

10-28-03 - Stowaways In Brazil - Additional Information

Tuesday, October 28, 2003

10-20-03 - DRI Loadings In Trinidad

Monday, October 20, 2003

10-02-03 - Shipments Of Hazardous Materials In The United States

Thursday, October 02, 2003

09-19-03 - U.S. Homeland Security Information Bulletin - Tactics & Techniques Of Suicide/Homicide Bombers

Friday, September 19, 2003

07-09-03 - Mumbai Port Trust - Proof Of Validity Of Club Cover

Monday, July 28, 2003

07-28-03 - Bulk Chemical Sampling Procedures

Monday, July 28, 2003

06-27-03 - New Procedures at Khor Fakkan, U.A.E.

Friday, June 27, 2003

06-26-03 - Steel Claims In China

Thursday, June 26, 2003

06-06-03 - Stowaways In Brazil

Friday, June 06, 2003

05-30-03 - Canadian Beef Products Ban In China and South Korea

Friday, May 30, 2003

05-30-03 - Quarantine Enforcement In Australia

Friday, May 30, 2003

05-02-03 - Shortloading Of Cargo In Argentina

Friday, May 02, 2003

04-28-03 - Amended

Monday, April 28, 2003

04-15-03 - SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Monday, April 14, 2003