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And that “happiness” survey shows: Seafarers not so happy

With a serious seafarer shortage looming worldwide, it’s not good news for recruitment that the latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published this week by the Mission to Seafarers, shows, for the fourth successive quarter, a further drop in seafarer happiness for the fourth quarter of 2023, raising serious concerns over conditions for all those working at sea.

Based on a survey undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal, the new report shows an overall fall in seafarer happiness to...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/and-that-happiness-survey-shows-seafarers-not-so-happy/

Seafarers Happiness Index sinks to eight-year low

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published today by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals the lowest levels of seafarer satisfaction for eight years, with the index’s measure of overall happiness decreasing from 6.41 to 5.85 and levels dropping across all categories.

The survey, undertaken with the support of the Standard Club and Idwal, reports on first quarter 2022 and shows that a turbulent start to 2022 on many fronts has severely impacted seafarer happiness. From the COVID-19...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/wellness/seafarers-happiness-index-sinks-to-eight-year-low/

Reed Smith advises North P&I and Standard Club on merger to create new global marine insurer

Reed Smith advises North P&I and Standard Club on merger to create new global marine insurer

LONDON – Global law firm Reed Smith announces today that it is advising North P&I and Standard Club in their discussions for a proposed merger to create a new global marine insurer and one of the largest providers of mutual cover in the maritime industries. With 300 years of shared P&I heritage, the combined mutual insurer would provide cover for vessels equivalent to 400M gross tonnage.

This announcement...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/14/reed-smith-advises-north-pi-and-standard-club-on-merger-to-create-new-global-marine-insurer/

Major P&I merger will create new marine insurer

Conditions that have led observers to predict that further consolidation in the industry was likely.

Today, two well-known players—North P&I and Standard Club—said they had entered formal discussions for a proposed merger to create a new global marine insurer and one of the largest providers of mutual cover in the maritime industries. With 300 years of shared P&I heritage, the combined mutual insurer would provide cover for vessels equivalent to 400 million GT.

They say the merger would help the...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal-safety/shipping/major-pi-merger-in-the-works-for-new-marine-insurer/

Standard Club Amends Regulations for Customs Breach

Standard Club International Group has amended the Pooling Agreement so that as of 20 February 2021, P&I cover in respect of fines for smuggling and breach of customs regulations will no longer provided as of right, but only on a discretionary basis.

Smuggling fines and discretionary cover

Prior to 20 February 2021, P&I cover was available as of right for fines in respect of ‘smuggling or breach of any customs or immigration law or regulation.’

Fines falling within this category can be imposed in...

https://mfame.guru/standard-club-amends-regulations-for-customs-breach/

Upcoming Regulation Updates in Relation To Ship Recycling

A Standard Club article provides an overview of some of the important international regulations that will enter into force in end-2020 and 2021, including the European Union (EU) requirement in relation to ship recycling.

Coronavirus overshadows IMO2020 fallout

The year 2020 marked the implementation of the much anticipated global 0.5% m/m sulphur cap regulation, commonly referred to as IMO-2020. However, the potential consequences from the fallout of IMO-2020 were overshadowed by the impact of...

https://mfame.guru/upcoming-regulation-updates-in-relation-to-ship-recycling/

Standard Club Issues Overview of Cargo Fumigation Landscape

Following the pandemic and its travel bans, fumigators are unable to sail with the vessel. Therefore, ship operators and crew, who do not have the necessary expertise to handle toxic materials, are exposed to a risky operational environment.

In this context, Standard Club has issued guidelines for topping-up of fumigant by crew during the voyage.

Crew fumigation

Standard Club is witnessing an increasing number of cases where ships that are typically engaged in carriage of logs are being asked to...

https://mfame.guru/standard-club-issues-overview-of-cargo-fumigation-landscape/

DNV GL, Intercargo And Standard Club Launch New Bulk Carrier Ventilation Guide

port of rotterdam bulk carrier

The guide covers the main aspects on how and when to ventilate to control of humidity and to remove flammable and toxic gases released from cargoes. In addition, fumigation issues and the entry of ship’s personnel into confined spaces are addressed. The guide also sets out the regulatory requirements related to ventilation. Finally, several case studies illustrate practical examples on “what can go wrong” when correct ventilation and stowage procedures are not followed.

“Cargo ventilation is an...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/dnv-gl-intercargo-and-standard-club-launch-new-bulk-carrier-ventilation-guide/

DNV GL, Intercargo and the Standard Club launch new bulk carrier ventilation guide

INTERCARGO, The Standard Club, and DNV GL, have launched a new ventilation guide. 

DNV GL, Intercargo and the Standard Club launch new bulk carrier ventilation guide

Hamburg, 25 November 2020: Proper ventilation is essential to preventing damage to the cargo and to ensure the safety of the crew and vessel in bulk carriers. To provide ship’s masters and crew with an understanding of different ventilation requirements for bulk cargoes, INTERCARGO, The Standard Club and DNV GL, the world’s leading...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/11/25/dnv-gl-intercargo-and-the-standard-club-launch-new-bulk-carrier-ventilation-guide/

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