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2025-12
LP 27/2025 Surge in Ship’s Crane Claims at Brazilian Ports
The Club’s correspondent Rabb Carvalho Advocacia has recently reported a noticeable surge in claims and allegations at Vila do Conde Terminal, Barcarena involving ship’s cranes.
| File | File size |
|---|---|
 LP272025 Surge in Ship’s Crane Claims at Brazilian Ports.pdf | 338 kB |
22
2025-12
LP 26/2025 West Africa Stowaway Cases Surge in 2025
Throughout the 2025 policy year, the Club has continued to note Members’ reports where stowaways were found on board, frequently in West African ports.
| File | File size |
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| Loss Prevention Bulletin – Focus on Stowaways.pdf | 5590 kB |
| LP262025 West Africa Stowaway Cases Surge in 2025.pdf | 341 kB |
20
2025-12
LP 25/2025 Preventing Drug Trafficking via Maritime Routes
Drug trafficking via maritime routes continues to escalate in scale, reach and methods.
| File | File size |
|---|---|
| WDR25_B2_Contemporary_drug_issues.pdf | 7643 kB |
| LP252025 Preventing Drug Trafficking via Maritime Routes.pdf | 346 kB |
16
2025-12
LP 24/2025 Pollution Fines in Turkiye for 2026
The pollution fines in Turkiye will be increased by 25.49 % based on the inflation adjustment announced.
| File | File size |
|---|---|
| Vitsan Circular.pdf | 242 kB |
| LP242025 Pollution Fines in Turkiye for 2026.pdf | 305 kB |
11
2025-12
LP 23/2025 Pay First Clauses Rendered Effective by the UK Court of Appeal
The UK Court of Appeal has held in MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd & Ors that a “pay to be paid” or “pay first” clause is effective.
| File | File size |
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| 2024 EWHC1813（comm）.pdf | 340 kB |
| LP232025 Pay First Clauses Rendered Effective by the UK Court of Appeal.pdf | 339 kB |