News and Insights

Shipping Industry Guidance – Pilot Transfer Arrangements

Friday, 21st January 2022

The International Group of P&I Clubs is delighted to be a supporting association of the updated Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements published recently by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA).

The guidance is intended to remind seafarers and companies of the vital importance of adhering to the rules and established procedures concerning the provision of safe boarding arrangements for pilots. This updated guidance contains a new section outlining the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance on combination embarkation platform arrangements.

A copy of the Guidance can be downloaded here:

Shipping Industry Guidance

Fire Drill Guidelines for Vehicle Carrying Vessels

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) has published new Fire Drill Guidelines for Vehicle Carrying Vessels, providing vessel operators with a practical framework for developing and conducting realistic, scenario-based fire response drills.

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International Group Confirms Pooling Arrangements for Autonomous Vessels

The International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) has confirmed that liabilities arising from Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) are now eligible to be covered within the Group’s pooling arrangements across all levels of autonomy, including fully unmanned vessels.

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Baltimore press release

An interim solution to fund the shortfall was approved by all Clubs within the IG which enabled Britannia and their members, to satisfy the settlement agreement to the satisfaction of the State.

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International Group Co-Hosts Global Salvage & Wreck Forum

The International Group of P&I Clubs, in collaboration with the International Salvage Union (ISU) and the International Underwriting Association (IUA), is proud to announce it's co-hosting the Global Salvage & Wreck Forum.

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Safe Carriage of Nickel Ore Cargoes in the South-Western Pacific Ocean

This Circular has been prepared by the International Group of P&I Clubs in conjunction with INTERCARGO and Roxburgh. It aims to highlight the challenges associated with the export of nickel ore from these regions and to provide recommendations to Members to assist in mitigating the associated risks.

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