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Pilot transfer arrangements: where routine turns into risk. Tokyo MOU data is unambiguous: PSC deficiencies related to pilot ladders and transfer arrangements have more than doubled, with a sharp rise in detentions.This is not about new rules — it is about operational discipline: correct ladder identification, compliant rigging, and effective maintenance on board. With SOLAS Chapter V […]

One year into FuelEU, penalties are no longer theoretical.The real issue is not whether penalties arise, but who pays, when, and under which contractual mechanics. From biofuel management to emissions reporting, from penalty settlement to the critical multiplier risk (+10% for consecutive deficits), one message stands out:👉 FuelEU clauses cannot be treated as boilerplate language. Gard’s analysis highlights where most disputes

When a 110-kg steel plate becomes a deadly hazard. During a voyage in heavy seas, a routine task involving steel plates resulted in a severe crushing accident, leaving a crew member with serious injuries. The investigation highlighted familiar red flags: Steel plates are deceptively heavy and highly unstable when stowed upright.Best practice is clear: horizontal stowage,

Why Fuel Risk Has Become a Strategic, Operational and Insurance Issue** In modern shipping, bunkering is often treated as a procedural necessity — scheduled, delegated, and assumed to be under control. Yet experience, claims history and technical evidence consistently prove the opposite. Bunkering is not a routine operation. It is one of the most critical

Hold cleaning is often treated as a purely operational matter.In reality, under time charters, it is a contractual trigger point with direct consequences on delivery, hire, liability, and potential disputes. As clearly explained in the West of England P&I Club Defence Guide, in the absence of specific charter party clauses, a vessel must be delivered “ready to receive cargo

The global seaborne trade of LPG, ethane and ammonia is no longer a niche segment.It is rapidly becoming a structural pillar of the energy and chemical supply chain — and with scale comes complexity, exposure and responsibility. A recent article by the UK P&I Club offers a clear and timely perspective on how these trades are reshaping operational and insurance

Main engine damage remains one of the most significant and costly drivers of Hull & Machinery (H&M) claims in the shipping industry. Beyond the technical implications, these failures expose structural weaknesses in maintenance regimes, lubrication management, and operational discipline. The Main Engine Damage Report (2015–2017) published by The Swedish Club offers a data-driven and pragmatic analysis of this risk,

The transition toward alternative fuels is rapidly reshaping the maritime industry. LNG, methanol and ammonia are increasingly presented as key enablers of decarbonisation, but focusing exclusively on emissions risks oversimplifying a far more complex reality. Beyond environmental performance, alternative fuels introduce new operational, safety and commercial risk profilesthat require careful consideration. Toxicity, flammability, chemical reactivity and

Step-In Agreements are designed to address exactly this risk:they allow a third party to temporarily step into an existing contract, ensuring operational continuity when one party defaults or faces financial distress. As highlighted by Skuld, for charterers these agreements go far beyond legal protection — they are a business continuity tool:✔ safeguarding asset value✔ preventing operational disruption✔

In 2025, Gard has recorded a significant increase in container fires on board container vessels, with fatalities and serious injuries reaching double-digit figures, according to its claims database. This trend highlights a growing risk that goes well beyond individual incidents, raising concerns across the global shipping industry. The issue is not limited to vessel damage alone. Container fires