PRC Special Port Fees on US ships
PRC Special Port Fees on US ships – China announces implementation measures including exemptions for Chinese-built and other ships.
Gard – Half-Year Result 2025
Gard presented today its half-year results for 2025, highlighting a robust financial performance supported by strong investment returns and ongoing financial resilience amid a more challenging claims environment.
The European Union adopts 18th sanctions package against Russia
On 18 July 2025, the EU adopted the 18th sanctions package against Russia. These measures can be found in Regulation (EU) 2025/1476 amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2025/1476 amending Regulation (EU) 269/2014.
US Federal Maritime Commission to Investigate ‘Flags of Convenience’ and Foreign Vessel Practices
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a non-adjudicatory investigation to examine whether foreign vessel flagging laws, regulations, or practices—including so-called “flags of convenience”—are creating unfavorable conditions for the foreign trade of the United States. This inquiry will also…
Steamship – Year End Results and Renewal Report – 2024/25 Financial Year Highlights
Steamship Mutual has issued London Circular L.462 and Europe Circular E.118 with regard to the recent Board Meeting held in London.
Shipowners Club – 2024 Annual Report
The Shipowners’ Club, the leading mutual P&I insurer in the smaller and specialist vessel sector, has reported encouraging results for the year ending 31 December 2024.
India / Pakistan reciprocal ban on imports and port access
In response to the escalating conflict following the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam attack, the Government of India has enacted comprehensive trade restrictions against Pakistan, as per the following directives.
West of England – Strong Growth and Resilience Amid Market Challenges in 2024-25
The Club is pleased to announce another year of strong financial results as it continues to deliver on its long-term strategy of sustainable growth, disciplined underwriting, and capital resilience.
West of England – Policy Year Balances and Financial Position at 20 February 2025
The Report and Accounts for the year ending 20 February 2025 for The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (Luxembourg) were approved by the Board on 14 May 2025, who are pleased to note another positive year for the Club.
IG Circular: Sanctions update – Yemen trading and designation of Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organisation
This circular provides information, in conjunction with U.S. State Department spokesperson Mrs. Tammy Bruce’s recent press statement on the United States’ position, regarding support to terrorist organisations – such as the Houthis.
