Swedish Club issues notice re Ebola virus and stowaways
Swedish Club issues notice re Ebola virus and stowaways
Read moreSwedish Club issues notice re Ebola virus and stowaways
Read moreThe Swedish P&I Club issued a Monthly Safety Scenario for August 2014 regarding smoking in a cabin
Read moreGuidance on how to avoid the many problems associated with heavy weather conditions
Read moreThe Swedish P&I Club published its Monthly Safety Scenario for June 2014 regarding the danger of partially open hatches
Read moreLast year was a good year for the club with results showing a positive return on investment and a very good contribution from the underwriting side," said Lars Rhodin
Read moreThe Club has issued a guide offering advice to operators transiting the polar regions According to a new publication issued by the Swedish Club, operators transiting the polar regions are not always fully prepared for the unique challenges that they will face. Yet informing their P&I Club and Underwriter allows the owner to get access to hands-on advice that will reduce their exposure to these increased risks.As longer ice free summers and increased offshore operations focus attention on the polar regions, transits to and from the arctic ports are set to increase significantly. The commercial attractiveness of these new trading routes has seen yearly transits increase fifteen-fold since 2010, to 60 in 2013. The Swedish Club has acknowledged an increased need to support its members in engaging in this trade with a view of making it as safe as possible.Yet these routes are like no other, requiring a completely new mindset and an understanding of the importance of the risk assessments and regulations necessary for the success of the voyage. There are a very limited number of polar navigators and few crew with experience of navigating in the polar regions. Consequently, to ensure safe passage The Swedish Club recommends that ...
Read moreDeveloping effective safety cultures on board involves thinking outside the box and away from established practice, according to Martin Hernqvist, head of The Swedish Club Academy, t
Read moreThe Swedish Club has seen the successful conclusion of its latest Marine Insurance Course, with standing room only and a packed programme of discussions, seminars and speeches from industry experts in Marine Insurance.
Read moreThe Swedish P&I Club published its Monthly Safety Scenario for May 2014 regarding an Officer of the Watch who fell asleep while on duty .
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