The EU has adopted its 17th package of restrictive measures against Russia. This package introduces the most extensive action to date against Russia’s shadow fleet and imposes new sanctions targeting maritime transport and logistics networks involved in oil trade and military supply. The key...
Member Alert
New EU Insurance Reporting Requirements for Vessels Entering EU Waters
Recently the European Commission proposed a Delegated Directive amending Annex I of the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2002/59/EC) to require all ships entering EU waters to provide proof of insurance. The Directive has now been published and will enter into force on 18 May 2025. Please find the...
Trade and Port Disruptions in India and Pakistan
We wish to draw Members’ attention to recent developments affecting trade operations in India and Pakistan. Recent geopolitical developments between India and Pakistan, including military activity, have contributed to a deterioration in trade relations. This situation has led to interruptions in...
https://www.swedishclub.com/news/member-alert/trade-and-port-disruptions-in-india-and-pakistan/
EU’s adopts 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia
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/
Information from the Club: EU 16th Sanctions Package
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/
MSS Case November: Incorrect declaration caused charcoal fire
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...
MSS Case October: Mistakes during maintenance lead to blackout and grounding
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 Member Alert – Sanctions Due Diligence Questionnaire
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...
MSS Case September: Fire in engine room
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/
MSS Case August: Contaminated lube oil caused engine damage
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...