A hub of information relating to personal injury claims
This is a secure area of the website for members only. Please click on the yellow button below to enter. The People Claims area provides a collection of advice and information relating to personal injury claims.
The People Claims team look after all of the UK P&I Club's claims in relation to crewmembers, passengers, supernumeraries, stevedores, stowaways and refugees. The team also provides general advice on associated matters to the Club Membership and on crew contracts in particular.
People Claims account for approximately 34% of the Club's major claims. This part of the website provides members with information on people claims including general advice, local knowledge from correspondents and lawyers, and industry news.
Ship Captain's Medical Guide
Also provided in the secure area is an electronic version of the Ship Captain’s Medical Guide, which is primarily intended for use on ships not carrying a doctor. The recommended measures of prevention and treatment are therefore confined to those which can reasonably be expected of the ship’s officers.
An overview on people claims
In 1999, personal injury and illness overtook cargo as the largest single group of liability claims by value. From 1998 to 2002 inclusive, they averaged 31 per cent of the total claims paid out by the Club. The average cost of personal injury claims increased by roughly one-quarter in just five years.
Please enter the secure area for the full report.
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) publications
Seafarer health and safety is directly linked to education and training. The importance of the human factor is well established within the industry and the UK Club addresses the problem in various publications, as well as conducting
Human Element workshops around the world.
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen - Download Here:
Click Here to visit the MCA website page where you can download the latest copy of the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen, in pdf format.
Leaflets - click on any of the leaflet links below to visit the MCA website for ordering free copies
- Your Health at Sea 1 - Seafarer medical examinations
- Your Health at Sea 2 - Seafarer medical examinations - additional tests and procedures
- Health Risks from Exposure to Direct Sunlight
- Legionella and Legionnaires Disease
- Hear Today or Gone Tomorrow
- Manual Handling and You
- Sun Protection for Seafarers Exposed to Direct Sunlight
- Maritime Health and Safety Law
- Catch the Risk before the Risk Catches You
- Protecting Yourself and Others from Slips, Trips and Falls
- Be Safe, Work Safely and Know Your Ship
- Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls On Board
Leading for safety - a practical guide for leaders in the maritime industry
This guide issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is intended to help leaders and senior officers in the maritime industry improve their leadership and people management skills in order to ensure safe operations. The guide contains tips and best practices for ten core leadership qualities for effective safety leadership, split into five categories.
Click Here to visit the MCA website where a printable version can be downloaded, and for details on ordering copies.
Posters - click on any of the poster images below to visit the MCA website for ordering free copies
