On May 1, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order 14404, “Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba and for Threats to United States National Security and Foreign Policy” (the “Order”). This…
The industry associations of BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have recently released the publication: Industry Guidance on…
Industry organizations ICS, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, IMCA, and OCIMF have joined forces to issue the “Safe Management of Vessel Transit through the Strait of Hormuz” guidance, to help operators safely transit the area. As stated,…
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and Regulation (EU) 269/2014. These measures were implemented in Council Regulation (EU)…
The Swedish Club reported a solid financial performance for 2025, supported by disciplined underwriting, risk management and capital management. This marks the third consecutive year of positive results, reflecting a consistent, long-term approach in an…
We’re pleased to share Gard’s Annual Report, highlighting a year of progress and delivery. We have the concluding insight in our Heavy Weather series and examine the implications of a proposed 60-day Jones Act waiver. Gard presents…
Update on Merger Discussions and Management Company Proposal Further to the announcement in November 2025 that the UK P&I Club and TT Club had entered into merger discussions, the Boards are pleased to confirm that those discussions…
The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has decided that, until further notice, Norwegian-flagged vessels will not be permitted to enter the Strait of Hormuz. For ships already operating in the area, the NMA will continue to…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene an Extraordinary Session of its Council, on 18–19 March, to examine the impact of recent developments in the Arabian Sea, Sea of Oman and the Gulf region on…
The Forum was organized under the support of the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus and the Shipping Deputy Minister to the President, in cooperation with the Cyprus Union of Shipowners, which also served as the…
