Antonis Completes MSc in Shipping Management at ALBA Graduate Business School
We are pleased to announce that Antonis has successfully completed his MSc in Shipping Management at ALBA Graduate Business School.
India – Loading of Iron Ore Fines and Group A Cargoes
Following the sudden sinking on 22 August 2026 of the bulk carrier “Ocean Winner” off the coast of Odisha after having loaded iron ore fines from Paradip, vessels heading to Indian ports to load iron ore fines and other Group A cargoes should note the revised procedure for loading, sailing clearance and surveys that is in place with immediate effect.
JOINT PARIS AND TOKYO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN (CIC): CARGO SECURING
The Member Authorities of the Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)
on Port State Control (PSC) will launch a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC)
on cargo securing of cargo units and cargo transport units.
P&I Cover for Autonomous Vessels – IGP&I
The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) 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.
West upgraded to A- rating with Standard and Poor’s
West P&I has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of West P&I has been assigned a Financial Strength Rating of
A- by Standard and Poor’s. The outlook assigned to the A- by Standard and Poor’s. The outlook assigned to the
rating is stable. rating is stable.
Black Sea ships come under deadly weekend assault
Hormuz transits fall sharply amid escalating conflict
Somali pirates seize tanker off Yemen and steer it towards Puntland
Thomas Miller’s Shareholders Accept Acquisition Offer by UK P&I Club and TT Club
London, 13th July 2026: UK P&I Club and TT Club have announced their joint offer to acquire Thomas Miller Holdings has received strong shareholder support, with acceptances in excess of 89%. The acquisition offer was made to shareholders on 18…
