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The responsibilities of the shipowner and the charterer in an unamended time charterparty, such as NYPE, are usually clearly stated and understood. However, sometimes, charterers try to add clauses, in order to transfer responsibility for cargo operations onto the shipowner. North P&I Club addresses this issue.

Navigation relies heavily to the Global Positioning System. This is because it is easy to use, accurate and reliable. However, GPS signals can be compromised by both natural and human sources. If that happens it can lead to inaccurate data or complete loss of GPS signal, North P&I Club informs.

Disputes between shipowners and charterers can take place when additional mooring ropes are required by a port. This causes confusion as to who is responsible to bear the cost. North P&I Club presents such a case and provides recommendations on how to reduce the risk of such disputes from happening.

Oil pollution incidents can cause expensive claims, where clean-up costs, fines and damages to affected third parties can amount to several million dollars. However, the majority of oil pollution claims do not involve tankers or oil cargoes, as pollution caused by the release of bunker fuel is more common, North P&I Club informs.

Our recent online poll revealed that the majority (71%) believe that seafarers will not be able to trust an autonomous system. Additionally, our Sea Sense column - in association with the North P&I Club – has asked global experts to provide their perspectives.

The more common issues when transporting steel cargoes by sea can be broadly categorised as mechanical damage or rust-related problems and in many cases the damage occurs before it is even loaded onto the carrying vessel. North Club provided advice on these matters to minimise the risk of cargo damage.

While speaking at the recent SAFETY4SEA Cyber Masterclass, Mr. Colin Gillespie, Deputy Director (Loss Prevention), The North of England P&I Club, highlighted that the risk of cyber-attacks is a continuing and evolving threat across all industries and sectors. Shipping companies are no exception.

North P&I Club informed that there has been a notable change in stowaway trends over the last year and a half, as an increased activity is reported around a number of European ports. Potential stowaways target Bilbao's commercial port and are being discovered on board container and general cargo vessels heading for UK ports,

In this video, Colin Gillespie, Deputy Director (Loss Prevention), highlights the importance of attracting, recruiting and retaining the 'right crew'. Employing the right crew is important to ensure safe operations. The right crew are those crew with the correct knowledge, experience and attitude when conducting an operation.

As part of the North P&I Club's insight series, Colin Gillespie, Deputy Director (Loss Prevention), highlights key issues with respect to cyber risk management in the maritime and notes the importance of having the right protocols in place to counter cyber threats.