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The Chauncy Maples project has reached a tipping point, having raised more than half the funds (in cash and in kind) needed to renovate Africa’s oldest ship. Important preparatory work such as surveying the hull has already...

Slips, trips and falls represent nearly one in three of the large personal injury claims submitted to the UK P&I Club.   New Risk Focus publication aims to reduce the incidence of such accidents  Following the launch of its Bow Tie loss prevention initiative in January 2012, the UK P&I Club is now embarking on the publication of a series of ‘Risk Focus’ booklets which highlight specific areas of risk. This month (April) sees the publication of ‘Risk Focus: Slips, trips and falls’.

Malaria is not a new concern amongst seafarers however despite this issue being well documented the industry still suffers from its effects.  The Club’s recent exposure highlights some important concerns.

Philippine Shipping Update – Manning IndustryBy:  Ruben Del Rosario, President, Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc., March 6, 2012  (Issue 2012/03)   In this issue:   New Supreme Court decision favors 240 day rule; declaration of fitness or disability must be made within 240 days; otherwise, seafarer is considered permanently and totally disabled  

The Club’s approach offers strategic guidance to owners and operators on tackling the root cause of expensive claims.  Using quantified real-life case examples owners/operators are able to invest proportionately in risk management and loss prevention activity.  The detailed reports and reviews enable information to be shared across the fleet and operational departments enhancing credibility, co-operation and effectiveness.   The result will be a consistent and inclusive approach that encourages sustained and measured loss prevention activity over the longer term.

Philippine Shipping Update – Manning Industry By:  Ruben Del Rosario, President, Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc., January 11, 2012  (Issue 2012/01)   In this issue: Promotions Supreme Court rules blurring of left eye not due to accident; compensation must be based on POEA contract and not the CBA   Hans Leo J. Cacdac, New POEA Administrator   Seafarers’ Identity Document Convention ratified by Philippine Government

Global Shipping Community honours Dr. Suresh Idnani at ILO - Geneva for “Outstanding Service to Seafarers’ Welfare” 12th December...

Philippine Shipping Update – Manning Industry By:  Ruben Del Rosario, President, Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc., December 16, 2011 (Issue 2011/08)   This issue contains the following: Season’s Greetings / Holiday Notice Supreme Court rules that continuous rehiring for eight years does not mean illness was acquired during employment Supreme Court rules death compensable as alleged suicide was not proven

Seven directors were elected to the Board of the UK P&I Club at its AGM in Athens on the 27th October.

Philippine Shipping Update – Manning Industry By:  Ruben Del Rosario, President, Del Rosario Pandiphil Inc., November 3, 2011 (Issue 2011/06)