NNPC Marine Insurance Newsletter 06


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Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2026

On behalf of the Board of Directors and all employees of NNPC Marine Insurance, we wish you a joyful Christmas, a happy New Year, and a prosperous 2026.

Kind regards,

NNPC Marine Insurance

Interview: Gilbèrt de Bock, managing director of De Bock Maritiem BV

“We’re one of the few who still do this, which makes us a specialist in a niche market.” Gilbèrt de Bock is the founder and managing director of De Bock Maritiem BV. They are experts in “binnen-buiten” shipping, transporting goods door-to-door by water without transhipment.

Increased tensions in Venezuela

Due to a recent safety warning from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), international flights to and from Venezuela have virtually come to a complete standstill.

Turkey: Updated Marine Pollution Fine Tariff Effective 1 January 2026

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance has announced the annual inflation adjustment applicable to administrative fines for marine pollution.

Announced strikes in Belgium may disrupt shipping

Belgian ports may face significant operational disruptions in the coming days as a result of announced strikes. Several unions have planned...

Update: Suspension of U.S. and Chinese Port Charges Announced

The United States and China have agreed to suspend their port charges on vessels with a U.S. or Chinese connection (nexus) for one year, effective from...

US Federal Government Shutdown – impact on COFR applications/renewals

As a result of the recent government shutdown in the United States, various administrative processes were affected, including the application procedures for...

Delay in Adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework Until 2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) until October 2026. The framework aims to cut...

Update: Strikes in Portugal

Unfortunately, the dispute between the unions and the authorities remains unresolved, with no further negotiations currently planned.

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