Migration is a current topic in the world. Not for the first time, shipping is being used by people to get from one place to another. One way they do…
The Dutch Safety Board
When accidents or calamities occur in the Netherlands, the Dutch Safety Board (“ the Board”) has a mandate to investigate on board, identifying the cause of these incidents and advising…
Developments in the Dutch logistics sector
In March we reported on developments in the port of Rotterdam in which addressed a number of changes and challenges expected in the coming years. In recent weeks we have…
Dockers clause
As part of collective labor agreement negotiations between international maritime employers and international trade unions for seafarers, it was agreed in February 2018 that the crew of container ships up…
The Rotterdam Guarantee Form
The use of the Rotterdam Guarantee Form in the Netherlands is well known, but it is useful to recap the benefits. The guarantee form is used to prevent or retract…
West P&I listing
We are delighted and honoured to be listed as a correspondent in the Netherlands by West P&I (the West of England P&I Club) as per 20 February 2023. You can…
Developments in the Port of Rotterdam
As a result of the war in Ukraine the Port of Rotterdam has seen a significant shift in cargo operations with 2022 from container handling to energy related shipments. The…
Drugs Smuggling in the port of Rotterdam
This past week the Dutch public prosecutor reported that authorities had found and confiscated two consignments of cocaine in the port of Rotterdam, one in a consignment of beef and…
Time limits for collisions under Dutch law
Whilst Dutch law generally applies a time bar of five years for claims in tort, collision claims are subject to a separate two year time bar which the Dutch courts…
Parametric Rolling – Top Tier Report
Various P&I Clubs reported on this topic earlier this year. We quote from a newsletter that was published by the managers of The London P&I Club, A. Bilbrough & Co…
Sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The war in Ukraine has led to a number of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, including those imposed by the European Union. In this brief update we focus on the…
Booster vaccination for seafarers available from 11 January 2022
As part of the Netherlands COVID-19 Vaccination Program for seafarers the Arbo Unie will start providing booster vaccinations for seafarers on 11 January 2022. This will take place in the…
COVID-19 and Dutch ports (December 2021)
As many will know, the Dutch government has recently reintroduced a general lockdown in the Netherlands. All but essential shops and services are closed and all residents are asked to…
International Group of P&I Clubs
The thirteen P&I Clubs which comprise the International Group (IG) between them provide marine liability cover (protection and indemnity) for approximately 90% of the world’s ocean-going tonnage. Through the unique…
Inspection campaigns by port State Control
James Oliver (James O.) at West P&I reports. Paris and Tokyo MOU’s on Port State Control will conduct concentrated inspection campaigns during three months as from 1 September 2021. Inspectors…