On February 24 2025, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the European Union adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia. This comprehensive set of measures aims to further pressure the Russian regime by targeting critical sectors of its economy and...
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On February 24 2025, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the European Union adopted its 16th sanctions package against Russia. This comprehensive set of measures aims to further pressure the Russian regime by targeting critical sectors of its economy and...
https://www.swedishclub.com/news/member-alert/eus-adopts-16th-sanctions-package-against-russia/
The vessel, a container ship, was sailing in open sea. It was afternoon when smoke was seen coming from the vent of one of the cargo holds. The Master sounded the general alarm and all crew were mustered and accounted for. A fire team was assembled and proceeded to shut off the ventilation and...
The vessel was in ballast and sailing about 7 miles from land on its way to the loading port in the NW Atlantic. It was early spring and there were strong winds and large waves. There was also ice in the water and, as a consequence, the crew had to clear the lower starboard sea-chest […]
Cefor has issued a Sanctions Due Diligence Questionnaire, containing a non-exhaustive list of key questions to ask as part of the due diligence process in respect of specific voyages that are high-risk in relation to sanctions. The questionnaire has been developed by the Cefor Sanctions Forum, in...
It was winter and the vessel, a bulk carrier, arrived at the discharge port to unload a cargo of steel pipes. It had recently undergone a major engine overhaul. In port, a port state inspection was carried out and 13 deficiencies were identified, with some related to firefighting equipment...
https://www.swedishclub.com/news/member-alert/mss-case-september-fire-in-engine-room/
The vessel was sailing when the high lube oil temperature alarm activated, and the main engine stopped. Subsequent investigations revealed an abnormal level in the sump tank and the cooling water expansion tank had lost water. Cooling water had found its way into the lubricating oil sump and...
Vessel A departed at midnight. Once the pilot had left the vessel it increased its speed to 17 knots. Visibility wasabout 3-4M with westerly wind force 3 and calm seas. There were a number of commercial vessels and fishingvessels in the area. The Second Officer was acting as OOW, assisted by a...
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A general cargo vessel equipped with two cargo holds was planning to load in three different ports. The vessel’s Master requested dunnage and lashing material from the charterer for loading operations in the last port. This included 64 stoppers, 64 H-beams and 50 D-Rings. Everything except the...
The container vessel had visited five ports in Europe in six days, before proceeding to Asia. Before leaving for its final port in Europe the vessel had been delayed due to problems with a cargo crane. To make the scheduled berthing time at the next port the vessel had to increase speed. There was...
https://www.swedishclub.com/news/member-alert/oow-fell-asleepand-vessel-grounded/