The News.

The International Group of P&I Clubs is delighted to be a supporting association of the updated Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements published recently by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA).

The guidance is intended to remind seafarers and companies of the vital importance of adhering to the rules and established procedures concerning the provision of safe boarding arrangements for pilots. This updated guidance contains a new section outlining the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidance on combination embarkation platform arrangements.

The International Group Clubs have recently issued a common circular highlighting several deceptive practices that some parties deploy when they engage in sanctions breaking activities. The circular provides information on the manipulation of Automatic Identification Signal (AIS) signals and the perils of accepting false cargo documentation, which is particularly prevalent in the tanker trade and ship-to-ship (STS) operations.

Ben Harris, Chair of the International Group’s Salvage Committee and Sam Kendall-Marsden, Chair of the International Group’s Large Casualty Committee discuss the Group’s collective approach to dealing with large marine casualties. Specifically, how the Group plays an important part in achieving positive, sustainable solutions with regard to the marine environment, local communities and other stakeholders.