The NATO Shipping Centre maintains a 24/7/365 oversight of security developments in the Euro-Atlantic area, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea. Shipowners are reminded of the Voluntary Reporting Scheme for the Mediterranean Sea.
BIMCO launches security network for members
In recent months, Somali pirates have repeatedly attacked and hijacked a number of merchant vessels in international waters. BIMCO discusses ship self-protection
Despite past efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to improve pilot transfer arrangement (PTA) safety, accidents and fatalities continue due to unsafe arrangements, faulty equipment, and inadequate maintenance, prompting the IMO to revise existing PTA requirements.
Violating sanctions imposed by the EU, UK, US and other countries against Russia and Belarus may cause severe enforcement actions and is potentially very damaging to your business. And with banks now being sanctioned, the situation is even more complex. Everybody wants to comply with the sanction re... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Key takeaways from the 108 meeting in the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) of the IMO.
Introduction In March 2009 BIMCO published its Piracy Clause for Time Charter Parties. The Clause was drafted in response to industry demand for a comprehensive contractual provision dealing with rights, obligations, responsibilities, liabilities and costs related to piracy under a time charter. The... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction In addition to the Piracy Clause for Time Charter Parties, BIMCO has also developed two other standard piracy clauses: a Piracy Clause for Consecutive Voyage Charter Parties and COAs and a Piracy Clause for Single Voyage Charter Parties. Background As the title of the Clause suggests, t... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Introduction In 2009 BIMCO published its Piracy Clause for Time Charter Parties. In addition to the revised time charter edition, BIMCO also developed two other standard piracy clauses: a Piracy Clause for Single Voyage Charter Parties; and a Piracy Clause for Consecutive Voyage Charter Parties and ... Please follow the link to continue reading.
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