In September 2015 we reported the following:

Member Alerts

Piracy Incident Alert – Singapore Straits
1 Sep – We attached a recent announcement following a number of piracy attacks on vessels in the Singapore Straits, on the night of 21st and 22nd August.

Prohibition of crude oil vessels from Nigerian waters
7 Sep – A complete ban from further trading to Nigeria, has been placed on some 113 crude oil tankers.

Collection of provincial coastwatch environmental monitoring system user fee by the Province of Zambales, Philippines
9 Sep – A recent cause of concern for vessels passing through the territorial waters of or docking at any port in the Province of Zambales.

Collective Effort by Maritime Industry and Naval Forces Keep Pirate Attacks Suppressed
11 Sep – Whilst Somali-based piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden is suppressed, there is no room for complacency regarding the on-going threat.

Prohibition of crude oil vessels from Nigeria
29 Sep – Update: a further letter from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (‘NNPC’).

Topical Issues

OW Bunker Bankrupcy
16 Sep – Update: OW Bunker & Trading A/S and OW Supply & Trading A/S filed for bankruptcy in the Danish court due to insolvency.

 Sanctions: European Union 
16 Sep – Update

 Sanctions: United States
21 Sep – Update

Club News

The half year result 2015 reflects the volatile nature of marine insurance
4 Sep – Claims frequency at stable level, but the results were affected by five total losses.

Doing ‘the right things’ right
18 Sep – “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right thing,”said Lars Rhodin.

How does one define randomness?
21 Sep – Justin Gardner, Executive VP with Willis Re set the scene at The Swedish Club’s AGM.

Game Changers or Simply News?
23 Sep – Xavier Villers, Head of Marine at Miller Insurance Services, entertained the audience at The Swedish Club’s AGM.

Smart companies make shifts happen
25 Sep – How are you going to play to win the future?

Panel discussions: Random events and game changers
28 Sep – Debate, discussions and humour made a fine mix during this year’s panel session at the Club’s AGM.

A dog’s best friend
30 Sep – One man’s passion has helped over 500 dogs and 200 cats from the streets of Istanbul.

Out and About

Shipping companies from all over the world gathered at the Donsö Shipping Meet 2015
Sep 3 – More than 250 representatives from a wide range of shipping companies and 160 exhibiting suppliers participated.

The Swedish Club celebrates the opening of the new office in London
Sep 23 – Brokers and members joined The Swedish Club to celebrate the opening of the Club’s new office in London.

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