As warmer seasons approach, managing sun exposure and dehydration becomes safety critical for those working on and off vessels. In recognition of this, the American P&I Club – in cooperation with Medical Solutions Services (MSS) – has published its first USCG Tac Plus Newsletter of 2025: Health Spotlight: Sun Exposure & Dehydration.
The newsletter outlines the risks associated with sun damage and...
LOSS PREVENTION: HEAVY WEATHER – ALL HANDS ON DECK? MANDARIN VERSIONS
The American P&I Club is pleased to announce that the publication Heavy Weather – All hands on deck?, and new and traditional Mandarin. This guidance serves as a reminder that all vessels navigating in open waters should carefully assess the risks before sending crew members out on deck during heavy weather. It highlights key considerations for risk evaluation, planning, and Master approval...
APRIL 25, 2025CIRCULAR NO. 14/25TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
SANCTIONS UPDATE – YEMEN TRADING AND SUPPORT FOR THE HOUTHI TERRORIST NETWORK
This Circular provides information in conjunction with US State Department spokesperson Mrs. Tammy Bruce’s recent press statement on the United States’ position regarding support to terrorist organizations, such as the Houthis.
According to Mrs. Bruce on April 9th, 2025, “[t]he United States will not tolerate any...
APRIL 22, 2025 CIRCULAR NO. 12/25 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (PEME) PROGRAM: NEW CLINIC IN NEW DELHI, INDIA
The Club’s Managers are pleased to report the further development of the PEME program. With immediate effect, the following clinic in New Delhi, India has been approved: Dr Belanis Blue Shield Medical Clinic LLP B–2, Greater Kailash Part-I, New Delhi, India 110048 Mobile No: +91.98.1111.5911
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...
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:
REVISED MARITIME TRAFFIC REGULATIONS FOR THE TURKISH STRAITS: AN UPDATE
Reference is made to Member Alert, Revised Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straights, of January 6, 2025, that highlights new safety of navigation regulations that took effect on February 1, 2025. In addition to the requirements of that Alert:
Prior to submission of the required SP-2 report to the Turkish Straits Vessel Traffic Service (TBGTH) two hours or twenty...
FEBRUARY 5, 2025 CIRCULAR NO. 05/25 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Dear Member:
ELECTRONIC BILLS OF LADING: NOTIFICATION OF NEW PROCESS
Notification to members
1. The International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) is pleased to announce that from February 20, 2025, paperless trading systems will be ‘deemed approved’, if they comply with certain requirements. The requirements for ‘deemed approval’ are:
i)the system permits ‘compliant’ electronic bills of...
Silver nitrate testing for the presence of sodium chloride (salt) in cargo holds prior to loading is an important practice to prevent claims for damage to steel cargoes, reads an American P&I Club Member Alert
As part of the standard pre-load survey for transporting steel cargoes, vessel cargo hold tank tops, adjacent sides, and end plating, should be tested for the presence of salt by using a silver nitrate solution.
APRIL 20, 2022 GOOD CATCH UPDATE: ENGINE FAILURE DOCK ALLISION
Your Managers are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Club’s Good Catch initiative: Engine Failure Dock Allision in English, nneww and traditionalMandarin.