Gard: Best practices against off-specification bunker claims
Gard P&I Club has published an article to inform interested parties of off-specification bunker claims and present mitigation measures against the phenomenon.
Read moreGard P&I Club has published an article to inform interested parties of off-specification bunker claims and present mitigation measures against the phenomenon.
Read moreGard published a circular which informs Members of the approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) of the eTEU eBL Platform.
Read moreAccording to Gitana Røyset, Claims Executive, Arendal, global coal consumption climbed to an all-time high in 2022 and is on track for a record-breaking 2023 and 2024.
Read moreAccording to Gard, in 2022, the International Group (IG) first approved the Secro Customer and User Agreement dated 6 October 2022 (‘the 2022 Customer and User agreement’) and the Secro Standard e-bill of lading.
Read moreIn an article originally published on Gard, Oliver Goossens, Lawyer at Gard, Singapore, argues that the English High Court’s decision in the case of the MSC FLAMINIA provides useful guidance on which claims are subject to limitation, and which are not.
Read moreThe IMO has adopted a new voluntary speed restriction scheme in the North-West Mediterranean Sea to protect local whale populations. This area is also marked on the newly released global whale chart aimed at helping seafarers in planning their voyages to reduce the risk of vessel-whale collisions, Gard highlights.
Read moreGard published that in the past few months, has received several queries on the safe carriage of battery energy storage systems (BESS) on ships and highlights some of the key risks, regulatory requirements, and recommendations for shipping such cargo.
Read moreAccording to Gard P&I Club, geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea have increased since the commencement of the Israel-Gaza conflict and this is particularly relevant for assets with links to Israeli transiting the region.
Read moreGard Club published an overview of best practices, to reduce risks and prevent losses of accidents related to shore pipeline clearing operations. Over-pressurization or overfilling of tanks can cause physical damage, pollution and even personal injuries.
Read moreLithium batteries and the potential fire hazard they pose in electric vehicles (EVs) during transportation by sea, is a vital issue in shipping industry, and the risk of fire should not be downplayed, Gard highlights.
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