New International Group Chair

The International Group (IG) has unanimously agreed that, at its November 2025 AGM, Rolf Thore Roppestad (CEO of Gard) will be proposed as the new IG Chair. Rolf Thore will succeed Andrew Cutler (CEO of Britannia P&I), at the end of his 3-year term in the role.

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Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board supports the Group’s P&I Qualification with funding for eligible Hong Kong applicants

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Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes guidance on fire response

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Carriage of Divinylbenzene (DVB) in containers

The Guidelines for the Carriage of Divinylbenzene in Containers published in January 2019 were a joint publication of CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System), the International Group and the TT Club to promote the safe carriage of Divinylbenzene in containers and the voluntary application of the amended IMDG Code requirements. Since the amendments are now mandatory, the Guidelines have been removed from this website.

International Group of P& I Clubs – Reinsurance programme 2020/21

Following the structural changes made in 2019/20 year (which also saw co-brokers being appointed), the Group’s Reinsurance subcommittee decided not to make significant changes this year.  This was to allow time for the new programme to bed in and produce results.

Piracy FAQs - Revised December 2019

The revised version of the "Piracy Frequently Asked Questions" has been issued and can be accessed by clicking on the link below.

New Industry Safety Guidelines published for the stowage of Dangerous Goods – Container ships

The International Group is pleased to announce that new safety guidance for the stowage of dangerous goods on board containerships has been published.

International Group publishes a revised Agreement

Please note that following a meeting on 12 November 2019 the International Group has published new guidelines on the interpretation of the International Group Agreement together with a revised agreement.

International Group hosts cost recovery workshop in Brazil

The International Group brought together senior representatives from the Brazilian Navy, relevant Brazilian government departments and agencies representing maritime activities, ports and the environment, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil