News
08 May 2006
Group presentation to EESC Study Group on the Third Maritime Safety Package
Along with other industry participants including ICS, Chamber of Shipping, OCIMF, Intertanko and ECSA, the Group was invited to address the European Economic and Social Committee Study Group which is currently preparing an opinion on the Third Maritime Safety Package drafted by the European Commission.
25 April 2006
Group presentation to IMO Legal Committee delegates
A presentation entitled "An introduction to the International Group of P Clubs" was made to delegates attending the 91st IMO Legal Committee on 25 April at the IMO headquarters followed by a reception.
20 April 2006
Group signs new Memorandum of Understanding with IOPC Funds
On 19 April, Group Chairman Alistair Groom and IOPC Funds Director Mans Jacobsson signed a new Memorandum of Understanding between the International Group clubs and the IOPC Funds replacing the original Memorandum signed in November 1980 and extended in November 1996.
17 February 2006
STOPIA and TOPIA
STOPIA 2006 and TOPIA 2006 - agreement reached with IOPC Funds Secretariat and OCIMF on revised wordings of the voluntary agreements for 50:50 sharing of compensation for pollution damage.
16 February 2006
2006 Oil Pollution Surcharge US Voyages
The rates for 2006 for SBT and Non-SBT vessels for 2006 are reduced by 5% from the 2005 rates.
21 October 2005
IOPC Funds Assembly 10th Session -17th to 21 October 2005
This document sets out the International Group's views and proposals on the issue of sharing in the costs of pollution claims, between shipowners and cargo interests.
