Member Alerts : The American Club : Mutual P&I Association : P&I Clubs

03-27-24 - Loss Prevention: Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment (SASH) Awareness
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

03-25-24 - Joint Industry Common Guidance on the Presentation and Loading of Vehicles
Monday, March 25, 2024

03-11-24 - Good Catch Update: The Not Under Command Zone Animated Images
Monday, March 11, 2024

02-27-24 - Enhanced Risk of Customs-related Penalties at Lomé, Togo
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

02-22-24 - Recent International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publication on Harassment and Bullying at Sea
Thursday, February 22, 2024

02-14-24 - Good Catch Update: Animation - Hot Work Permit
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

02-08-24 - Joint Industry Transit Advice for the Southern Red Sea (SRS) and Gulf of Aden (GOA)
Thursday, February 08, 2024

01-26-24 - Singapore: Submarine Cable Trenching, Rocksaw And Cable Installation Along East Johor Strait
Friday, January 26, 2024

01-05-24 - Environmental Pollution Fines in Turkey: an Update
Friday, January 05, 2024

01-04-24 - Good Catch Update: Hear, Hear! Animated Images
Thursday, January 04, 2024

12-22-23 - Maritime Security Situation in Red Sea and Indian Ocean Area
Friday, December 22, 2023

12-20-23 - Port of Conakry, Guinea Remains Closed
Wednesday, December 20, 2023

12-01-23 - US Coast Guard (USCG) Policy Letters on Combating Sexual Assault and Sexual Harrassment (SASH) in the Maritime Industry
Friday, December 01, 2023

11-30-23 - Good Catch Update: Harry Up! Animated Images
Thursday, November 30, 2023

11-21-23 - Customs Officers Strike in Brazil
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

11-15-23 - American Club - 2023 US Claims and Loss Prevention Seminar Materials
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

11-06-23 - The European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS): Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Requirements
Monday, November 06, 2023

10-13-23 - Loss Prevention Initative: National Protect Your Hearing Month
Friday, October 13, 2023

10-12-23 - Russian Federation Restrictions on Ukrainians Entering Russian Federation Territories
Thursday, October 12, 2023

10-11-23 - Good Catch Update: Knowing the Barge Condition Before Starting the Tow
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

10-04-23 - Good Catch Update: Animation - The Life We Save: Engine Rooms and Fires Part 2
Wednesday, October 04, 2023

08-30-23 - Gabon: Ports Are Closed Due to Political Unrest
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

08-28-23 - Republic of Korea: Requirements for Vessels Having Taken Up Ballast Water in the Coastal Waters of Eastern Japan
Monday, August 28, 2023

08-24-23 - Loss Prevention: Shoreside Firefighters and Vessel Fires
Thursday, August 24, 2023

08-14-23 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Wusong MSA Notice Regarding Self-inpsection for Vessels Entering Yangtze Estuary Deepwater Channel
Monday, August 14, 2023

08-11-23 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Lifting of the Summer Fishing Ban
Friday, August 11, 2023

08-03-23 - Joint Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC): Fire Safety
Thursday, August 03, 2023

08-02-23 - Good Catch Update: CO₂ Systems
Wednesday, August 02, 2023

07-19-23 - Good Catch Update: Safety Pants (Safety Gear)
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

06-29-23 - Safety Alert: Mooring Precautions for Vessels with Large Sail Areas When Expecting High Winds
Thursday, June 29, 2023

06-28-23 - Good Catch Update: Animation - The Life We Save: Engine Rooms and Fires Part 1
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

06-14-23 - Good Catch Update: Food Safety Poster
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

06-07-23 - Good Catch Update: It's Hot out There! Poster
Wednesday, June 07, 2023

06-02-23 - United States Coast Guard (USCG) Safety Alert on Small Passenger Vessel Fires
Friday, June 02, 2023

05-31-23 - Good Catch Update: Vent Closure
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

05-24-23 - People's Republic of China (PRC): Coastal Fish Farms
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

05-17-23 - Good Catch Update: They Wanted It Stowed Like That (Stowage Plan)
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

05-17-23 - Updated Notice Regarding Istanbul Strait South Anchorage Area
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

05-03-23 - Stowaway Activity in the Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico Trade
Wednesday, May 03, 2023

05-02-23 - Brazil: International Seafarer Identification Document (SID)
Tuesday, May 02, 2023

04-26-23 - Good Catch Update: High and Mighty - Anticipating US River High Water Effects
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

04-19-23 - Good Catch Update: Incident Damages Captains Pride (COLREGS)
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

04-14-23 - Notice to Mariners: Waters Around Taiwan
Friday, April 14, 2023

04-11-23 - Colombia Drug Smuggling Report 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

04-10-23 - Port of New Orleans, Louisiana: United States Customs and Border Protection Policy Regarding Ship Slops and Sludge
Monday, April 10, 2023

04-06-23 - Panama Canal: Green Vessel Classification System
Thursday, April 06, 2023

04-05-23 - Good Catch Update: The New Guy Animated Images
Wednesday, April 05, 2023

03-27-23 - Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Ship Pollution in the Yangtze River Delta
Monday, March 27, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

03-03-05 Mexican Navy Inspection Of All Vessels Bound From Columbia
Thursday, March 03, 2005

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

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