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Shipping Disruption Surges Around Hormuz Amid Israeli Attacks on Iran: Naval Agencies

Business · Iran

Shipping Disruption Surges Around Hormuz Amid Israeli Attacks on Iran: Naval Agencies

50% Center coverage: 12 sources

LONDON: Electronic interference with commercial ship navigation systems has surged in recent days around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf, which is having an impact on vessels sailing through the region, naval f See the Story

NAVIGATING ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTIONS

Frankfurt · Frankfurt

NAVIGATING ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPTIONS

INTERVIEW WITH ITOPF ANDREW LE MASURIER, ITOPF SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISER As the shipping industry transitions to low- and zero-carbon fuels, the operational and environmental challenges associated with these alternatives are becoming more apparent. To better understand the spill response considerations for alternative marine fuels, we sat down with the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation ITOPF, a leading authority in marine pollution…See the Story

Grounding of Ferry | Britannia P&I

Calais, Hauts-De-France · Calais

Grounding of Ferry | Britannia P&I

A case study examining a roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferry that lost control while attempting to depart the Port of Calais in severe weather conditions.Read Article

SANCTIONS UPDATE - US SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN

The post SANCTIONS UPDATE – US SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN appeared first on Britannia.Iran · Iran Read Article

Loss prevention webinar - soya bean claims| Britannia P&I

The regulation of fuel emissions is gathering pace and becoming more stringent. With the first full year of shipping’s inclusion in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) now completed, and the FuelEU Maritime Regulations first year having commenced in January 2025, it is important to consider lessons that have been learned and identify where compliance is proving to be difficult. It is also now becoming clearer what shape the future IMO Global F…Regulation · London Read Article

LIQUID CARGO - HOW TIME AND PLACE OF SAMPLING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Given that even trace contaminants can result in cargo being declared off-specification, the importance of proper sampling cannot be overstated. Its effectiveness, however, is fundamentally influenced not only by the method but also by the timing and location of sample collection. Each designated sampling point – whether at the shore tank, shoreline, ship’s manifold, or cargo tank – serves a specific evidentiary function and must be understood i…Read Article

The Britannia Group’s 2025 Results

KEY POINTS (ALL AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO FINAL AUDIT CLEARANCE) A capital distribution of USD30.0m to Class 3 Mutual Members on risk at noon 20 February 2025 USD160.0m distributed since May 2017 Revised S&P credit rating of A- (stable outlook) The result for 2024/25 is a deficit of USD9.8m Mixed underwriting and investments results: a disappointing underwriting result, due to high severity (and aggregate value) retained claims and likely record high …United Kingdom · United Kingdom See the Story

DISRUPTION CHARGES IN PANAMA CANAL – REMINDER

The Club is aware of ships continuing to be subject to “Disruption Charges” in the Panama Canal. These charges were introduced in December 2022 and took effect from 1 January 2023. They were implemented to minimise the risk of delays and disruptions in the canal caused by incidents during transit. The charges are intended to encourage ships to rectify deficiencies and report them in a timely manner. A non-exhaustive list of deficiencies can be f…Panama · Panama Read Article

Britannia P&I Academy Returns for 2025 Programme

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

This week Britannia P&I Club is hosting its annual Academy providing Members with a deeper understanding of the Club.Taking place from 2 to 6 June at...London, England · London See the Story

NOAA Predicts Above-Average Hurricane Season

63% Center coverage: 173 sources

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its Atlantic Basin hurricane forecast on Thursday. The agency predicts 13 to 19 named storms, six to 10 of which could become hurricanes and three to five of which could become major hurricanes. NOAA predicts a 60 percent chance of an above-average hurricane season due to a couple of reasons. They're saying the ENSO-neutral conditions, West African monsoon, warm sea-surface temperature…NOAA · United States See the Story

Firefighters respond to vehicle fire at Treasure Coast dealership

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Firefighters and law enforcement are actively working to contain a vehicle fire at a car dealership on the Treasure Coast.West Palm Beach · West Palm Beach See the Story

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