Britannia P&I Club is delighted to announce the results of its Members’ Survey, conducted every two years to assess the Club’s service performance and identify opportunities for enhancement. The survey reflects the Britannia Group’s ongoing commitment to providing outstanding protection and indemnity (P&I) cover to its Members.
With...
Shipping analyst John Faraclas on “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas)
The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad and especially the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Marine Club, of the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), author and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk , John Faraclas spoke on the program “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas) about the current geopolitical situation and its consequences for Global Shipping.
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Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:
Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.
With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/
| TT Talk: March 2025 |
| This edition of TT Talk features a landmark UK Supreme Court judgment clarifying the applicability of the Hague-Visby Rules to cargo misdelivery claims post-discharge. We also explore the transformative impact of smart container technologies, which enhance supply chain efficiency through real-time data monitoring, and the rapid advancements in port automation, where automated cranes and robotics are revolutionising global shipping operations. I hope you find... |
| MARCH 7, 2025 CIRCULAR NO. 08/25 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: |
| This Circular highlights recent sanctions imposed against Russia by the EU and the UK EU ADOPTS 16TH SANCTIONS PACKAGE AGAINST RUSSIA |
| On February 24, 2025, the EU adopted the 16th package of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. These measures are set out in several regulations and decisions which can be found here. The EU Commission has issued... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/american-pi-club-circular-no-08-25/
| MARCH 06, 2025 GOOD CATCH UPDATE: THE COMBUSTIBLE ZONE! ANIMATED IMAGES |
| Combustible materials, open fire doors, small fuel and oil leaks can quickly become fire hazards, creating risk to crew members and their vessels. Make a Good Catch by utilizing good engineering practices to identify hazards beforehand and eliminating potential fire sources. In this context, your Managers are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Club’s Good Catch initiative: The Combustible Zone! anima... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/06/american-pi-club-member-alert-march-06-2025/
| FEBRUARY 27, 2025 |
| TURKEY: ISTANBUL STRAIT ANCHORAGE AREAS |
| In an effort to reduce congestion at the southern entrance of the Istanbul Strait anchorage area, the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs have taken steps to increase navigation, safety and environmental protection while also facilitating fishing activities in the region. These steps are summarized as follows: |
| 1. Vessels waiting in drift in the Sea of Marmara are directed to proceed to one of the... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/27/american-club-member-alert-february-27-2025/
Oslo: 25 February 2025—Skuld, a leading global marine insurer, is delighted to announce a successful renewal of its protection and indemnity (P&I) policies for 2025/26. Skuld welcomes a notable number of new members, expanding its portfolio of entered mutual P&I gross tonnage (GT) on 20 February by 6%. This result excludes new and committed tonnage that will join Skuld during the 2025/26 policy year.
As of 20 February 2025, Skuld’s mutual P&I tonnage for the 2025/26 policy year stands at 122...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/25/skuld-achieves-robust-growth-in-2025-26-pi-renewal/
London, UK, 24 February 2025 – West is pleased to announce a successful 2025 renewal across all business lines, with premium increases exceeding the objectives set by the Board.For the third consecutive year, Member retention was over 99.5% and the Club is encouraged to report continued support from existing Members, with strong organic growth at renewal, and throughout the 2024/25 Policy Year.
Several new Members were also welcomed to...