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IMO Regulatory Update 2026
IMO Regulatory Update 2026
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

IMO Regulatory Update 2026

UK P and I Club

This article presents an overview of the upcoming regulations in 2026 to improve safety and environmental protection.
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Beyond the Checklist: Preventing Enclosed Space Fatalities at Sea
Beyond the Checklist: Preventing Enclosed Space Fatalities at Sea
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Beyond the Checklist: Preventing Enclosed Space Fatalities at Sea

UK P and I Club

Despite decades of awareness campaigns, regulatory updates, and repeated industry commitments, seafarers and shore workers continue to lose their lives in enclosed spaces on board ships, often in circumstances that were entirely preventable.
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Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Hold cleaning in a nutshell (time charters)

West of England

The state of the holds on delivery is usually a requirement to validly tender an N.O.R. In the absence of any specific clause, most charters require that the ship be “ready to receive cargo with clean swept holds” (e.g. line 22 NYPE) i.e. she is ready to commence loading without delay.
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The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

The Dangers of Carrying Nickel Ore

West of England

Nickel ore cargoes present significant hazards to shipping, with the potential for catastrophic outcomes if not handled properly.
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Hatches, Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches
Hatches, Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches
Posted: Feb 5, 2026

Hatches, Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches

BMA

This Notice is provided by the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) to describe the requirements for the design, construction, installation, inspection, testing, certification and maintenance of hatches, lifting plant and anchor handling winches.
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