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…
Customs processes further digitized
Interesting developments in Port of Rotterdam. The trade in refrigerated products using reefer containers is growing spectacularly in the Port of Rotterdam. In order to facilitate this growth market and…
Announcement
The Noord Nederlandsche P&I Club (NNPC) is launching NNPC Correspondents BV on 20 February 2021 as a subsidiary of the NNPC based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands to provide services in…