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On the evening of 26 March, we had the honour of welcoming our charity partners from the North East to our newly redesigned event space at our Newcastle office. This event was a celebration of the valuable relationships we've built —some over many years and others more recent—with charitable organisations in the North East. It was a chance to express our gratitude for the incredible work our partners are doing to support local communities, whilst fostering new connections and friendships. The evening began with insightful introductions from Michelle Foster, Head of P&I Claims UK Lead - Americas, UK & Ireland, and Wilf How, CSR Chairperson. This was followed by an engaging panel discussion on the theme of creativity in the charitable sector, with Mark Butcher and Rachel Spencer from Ngage NE Ltd, Jane Hogan from St Oswald’s, and Kate Gray from The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts. We are also pleased to announce that our event space is available for use by our charity partners, free of charge. If any of our partners are interested in using this space, please feel free to get in touch with us. A big thank you to all who attended and for your continued dedication to making a difference in our communities.

As digitalisation and decarbonisation are reshaping the way the maritime industry operates, join Helen Barden, our Director – External Affairs, and Nick Chubb of Thetius as they explore how the integration of new technologies is driving innovation and fostering a more sustainable and efficient maritime industry. Make sure to tune into ‘Leading the Maritime Shift: Insights on New Technologies’ now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/esJgtQTp #FutureThinking #Alongside #Podcast #NorthStandard #Takingontomorrowtogether #MaritimeTechnology #Thetius #Digitalisation #Decarbonisation

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Latest Circulars - Friday 28 March 2025 Carriage of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Type D by Sea. Amendment 07-23 to The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code. Direct reduced iron (DRI) in various forms is described in the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code, (the Code). The latest addition, which became a mandatory part of the Code from January 2025, is the entry for the Type D, by-product fines with a moisture content of at least 2%. This entry runs over multiple pages and contains large amounts of important information and guidance. In this Circular, the main points of the Type D entry are summarised, and, where appropriate, additional guidance and observational notes have been added. This Circular has been prepared for the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) in conjunction with Dr J H Burgoyne & Partners LLP (Burgoynes) with input from INTERCARGO. For NorthStandard account users, you can also view our useful resource "Cargo Care Checklist: Direct Reduced Iron (DRI): D" Read in full here 📑 https://lnkd.in/eby_a3_Y #IMSBC #IMSBCCode #circular #cargo #DRI #SolidBulkCargoes

AI, cyber threats, and automation are reshaping shipping - but are we focusing too much on technology and not enough on the bigger picture? In this first episode of our latest Future Thinking mini-series, our Head of External Affairs, Mike Salthouse is joined by Futurist, K D Adamson to explore how the human element, values, and resilience will define the industry's future just as much as technological innovation. Make sure to tune in here to discover how these elements are shaping the maritime industry: https://lnkd.in/ep8WSJxk #FutureThinking #Alongside #Podcast #NorthStandard #Takingontomorrowtogether #MaritimeTechnology

Having presence in the industry and being a Global Sponsor of Marine Insurance Asia 2025, we’re proud to have two of our own representing the Club as experts in their fields. The first panel discussion: Wording Matters in a War, Rupert Banks (NorthStandard) alongside Julien Rabeux (West of England P&I Club), Anders Hovelsrud (DNK) and Kirill Patyrykin (Sun Marine & Trading) touched on why crafting precise insurance clause language is critical to ensure policyholders receive the intended coverage. In the next panel discussion: Dealing with Oil Spills and the Impact of Dark Fleet/Sanctioned Ships, Benjamin Seow (NorthStandard), alongside James Tan (Oil Spill Response), Richard Johnson (ITOPF), and Toby Stephens (HFW) covered how recent close calls in the marine sector have underscored a critical vulnerability: potential major pollution from sanctioned cargo or vessels due to inconsistent checks. A big thank you to the experts for sharing their insights with us. #SMW2025 #Maritime #Marine #Insurance #NorthStandard #TakingOnTomorrowTogether

Enhanced maritime intelligence and bold visions for the future. 🌊🚢 Explore it all in Issue 72 of LinkedIn New Horizons—out now! Watch, listen, and read the latest insights ⬇

What's next for shipping? 🔍 NorthStandard is excited to launch our third Future Thinking podcast mini-series with Mike Salthouse, Head of External Affairs and Helen Barden, Director – External Affairs, as they sit down with industry experts to explore some of the biggest transformations in shipping. From AI to cyber security, each episode unpacks technologies which are shaping the future of maritime. Episode 1: Smarter Seas: Shipping In A Digital Age with K D Adamson Episode 2: Leading the Maritime Shift: Insights on New Technologies with Nick Chubb Episode 3: Charting a Digital Course with AI in Shipping with Professor Adam Sobey Episode 4: Securing the Future: Cyber Threats in Shipping with Kimberly T. All episodes are available to listen to now: https://lnkd.in/eSUfnHMe #FutureThinking #Alongside #Podcast #NorthStandard #Takingontomorrowtogether #MaritimeTechnology