Tag: IG Clubs

The International Group of P&I Clubs highlights that the Russian Oil Price Cap (OPC), appears increasingly unenforceable as more ships and associated services move into this parallel trade.

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) and the International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the promotion of education and training of marine liability to the Singapore talent pool.

Japan P&I Club announced a circular which informs Members of the approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) of the BRITC eBL system, provided by BRITC ETRADE SOLUTION Co.

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its first industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Common Guidance on the loading and presentation of vehicles’.

International Group of P&I Clubs has issued a document in which it answers frequently asked questions regarding electronic bills of lading (e-bills). 

Andrew Cutler, the Chair of the IG of P&I Clubs, introduces the 6 key strategic areas that the Group has agreed to focus on for the next three years, highlighting that data sharing can elevate safety standards and sharing their approach on how to enhance both industry's safety and environmental performance.

As Japan P&I Club informs, dealing with stowaways is a common problem for Clubs in the International Group, so IG’s Personal Injury Committee has developed a questionnaire to assist with their identification and subsequent repatriation. 

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) and the International Group of P&I Clubs have published a guide on n Senegalese ports by providing an overview of port requirements for vessel clearance. 

All Clubs in the International Group have issued a similarly worded circular, in which highlight that the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently issued 4 general licenses suspending certain sanctions in relation to transactions involving oil, gas, and gold in Venezuela.

According to IG P&I Club, the Electronic Trade Documents Act came into force on 18th September, in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade documents, including electronic bills of lading.