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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International Group now releases the highly successful P&IQ Qualification to all

First launched in 2010, the International Group’s P&I Qualification (P&IQ) programme has been hugely successful, with over 2,000 examinations taken and over 50 candidates gaining the full Qualification.

EMSA Places of Refuge workshop. International Group participation

The International Group played an active and full role in the planning and delivery of the 4th Table Top Exercise on Places of Refuge.

International Group Circular – United States Sanctions on the Government of Venezuela and PdVSA

The International Group Clubs have issued a circular on the United States Sanctions on the Government of Venezuela and Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PdVSA).

International Group CEO handover

Having joined the International Group of P & I clubs in April, Nick Shaw succeeds Andrew Bardot as CEO on 1 July.

International Group circular – 2020 Global Sulphur Cap – P&I Cover

The International Group Clubs have issued a circular on the 2008 amendments to Annex VI of the IMO’s International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 (as modified by the Protocol of 1978) (MARPOL) and which will come into force on 1 January 2020.

International Group Circular – Bills of Lading and Blockchain Based System

The International Group Clubs have published a circular on electronic bills of lading and blockchain based systems...