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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IG Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2023/24 finalised

The International Group (IG) Pooling and Group Excess of Loss Reinsurance contract (GXL) structure for the 2023/24 Policy Year has now been finalised.

Introducing the International Group's Education programme

In this short video Alex McCooke, Chair of the International Group’s Education Committee and Annie Stow, IG Secretariat, highlight the impact of the work undertaken by the Education Committee.

International Group signs updated MoU in the US with NOAA

The International Group recently signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Washington DC.

Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines

Together with the International Group and other partners, the Cargo Incident Notification System Network (CINS) has compiled a comprehensive publication covering the properties of these batteries and their potential to explode, initiate fires and emit toxic gases.

Safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations.

The International Group of P&I Clubs launches second safety animation to help prevent injuries and loss of life during mooring operations.

Guidelines published for Marine Casualty Claims

The International Group’s Salvage Committee have drafted new Guidelines jointly with the Joint Marine Claims Committee (JMCC) to help improve collaboration in the handling of shipping casualties. The protocol document seeks to promote more effective communication between the parties involved that will ensure the prompt deployment of emergency responses services to vessels in distress.