Full advisory at the following link.
To those Shipowners that enter their product and/or chemical tankers at the commencement of the policy year on the basis that they will be carrying Persistent oil1 cargoes, the following clause will form part of their terms of entry for the 2025/26 policy year.
Record keeping is a vital part of complying with the ‘International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004’ (BWM Convention), and an area that is often scrutinised during Port State Control (PSC) inspections. Experience gained since the adoption of the convention in 2017 has shown that approximately 70% of PSC deficiencies relating to the BWM Convention, have been caused by incorrect or inadequate record keeping.
As global maritime trade becomes increasingly interconnected, the risks associated with security threats in the industry have become more complex and multifaceted. Recognising this evolving landscape, the Britannia loss prevention team has partnered with Africa Risk Compliance Limited (ARC) to provide regular updates on maritime security threats across key hotspots. Through this collaboration, Britannia and ARC aim to enhance awareness and readiness among maritime stakeholders, providing valuable insights into how transnational criminal organisations (TCOs) target shipping as part of a broader strategy to access global markets and distribute illicit drugs. This partnership highlights the importance of adapting security strategies in a way that aligns with today’s increasingly sophisticated threats.
Full advisory at the following link.
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority have published the 2025 schedule of business and operating permit including fees, tolls and fines.
Full advisory at the following link.
https://www.ghanaports.gov.gh/files/finestollsfeesWA0031.pdf