In the past 5 years People Claims account for 29% of all UK Club claims and 34% of total value of claims paid out by the Club.

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23/03/2012 -
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.

06/03/2012 -
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  

11/01/2012 -
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

16/12/2011 -
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

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