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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P&IQ Scholarship winners – congratulations!

The International Group of P&I Clubs and our Education Committee are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 P&IQ Scholarship Programme. Darius Aga, a former Chief Engineer from Mumbai and Joomi Park, a P&I Claims Handler from Singapore were both selected to receive a scholarship package worth £3,300 from the International Group’s Education Committee. Both candidates are the first ever applicants to receive this scholarship, which was first opened for applications in late 2021

Dealing with Large Maritime Claims and Salvage & Wreck removals

The International Group’s collaborative approach to dealing with large maritime claims and salvage & wreck removals.

Sanctions – Recent Deceptive Practices

The International Group Clubs have recently issued a common circular highlighting several deceptive practices that some parties deploy when they engage in sanctions breaking activities.

Shipping Industry Guidance – Pilot Transfer Arrangements

The International Group of P&I Clubs is delighted to be a supporting association of the updated Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements published recently by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA).

The International Group Pooling and GXL Reinsurance contract structure for 2022 has now been finalised.

The International Group Pooling and GXL Reinsurance contract structure for 2022 has now been finalised. This release provides the International Group’s renewal rates for 2022/23 policy year.

Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance (PPMI)

The IG sets out its position on the PPMI published on 15 December 2021 by the Global Maritime Forum.