20/02/2017
The Association's Rules for the 2017 Policy Year.
19/01/2017
We are writing to advise Members of the rates which will be charged and the terms and conditions of cover which will apply for the Association's 2017 Policy Year.
10/01/2017
More crew were kidnapped at sea in 2016 than in any of the previous 10 years. The ICC International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) annual piracy report published on the 10th January reveals a three-fold increase in kidnappings since 2015 despite global piracy reaching its lowest levels since 1998.
23/12/2016
The Club has obtained the latest advice on complying with the requirements for entering Yemen waters and ports for commercial shipping. Local correspondents GAC Hodeidah have supplied the following supporting advice and the Club has produced an accompanying rough translation of the compliance form for Members’ guidance. Members are recommended to liaise with local agents to ensure compliance with the latest requirements.
There is a continuing threat to shipping from missile attacks from the Yemen coast. On Wednesday 21st December another attack killed seven Pakistani seafarers when their Iranian general cargo ship Jouya 8 en route from Egypt to Dubai was hit and caught fire.
09/09/2016
03/07/2016
The Gulf of Guinea is understood to be the most dangerous region in the world for seafarers.
29/06/2016
The continuing threat of piracy and crew kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea region has led to further update of the maritime industry “Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea”.
17/06/2016
The Maritime Trade Information Sharing Centre – Gulf of Guinea (MTISC-GoG) has announced the closure of the original project and commencement of a new Anglo-French operation with effect from 0800 20th June 2016. The full announcement of the new reporting centre and other related information is provided here.
17/04/2016
UK War Risks' A- rating confirmed
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