Washington state supreme court rules punitive damages are available in seamen's general maritime law claim for unseaworthiness.
California - vessel fee increase
10/03/2017
(SLC) issued a notice stating that, effective 1st April, the fee paid by a vessel with a qualifying voyage arrival at a California port will increase from $850 to $1,000.
The E.O. had an effective date of March 16, 2017. However, the key provisions of E.O. 13780, banning the issuance of new visas to nationals of the six designated countries for 90 days, have now been suspended by two Federal district court judges, one in Hawaii and the other in Maryland. A ruling is awaited from a third Federal judge in the State of Washington.
Zika virus update- March 17
10/03/2017
The MEC is no longer required for vessels calling from Zika affected countries/areas.
Office Closure- New Jersey Friday 10th March
09/03/2017
Impending severe weather conditions in the New York and New Jersey region have forced the temporary closure of our New Jersey office on Friday 10th March.
The US Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) updating their enforcement policy under the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extension Program.
The Ministry of Transport ("MOT") of China has issued a formal notice on the revision of its Provisions on Prevention of Marine Environmental Pollution Caused by Ships and Their Related Operations.
A reminder that the USCG will not hesitate to impose penalties for non-compliance with the USCG's Final Rule, Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S.Waters issued on 23 March 2012.
Crew Health team 20th Anniversary dinner
20/02/2017
The UK P&I Club Crew Health team hosted a 20th Anniversary dinner at the "Zinfandels" restaurant, Esplanade Hotel, Zagreb on Tuesday 7th February 2017.
What is Cyber Crime?
17/02/2017
Alan Dainty, Cyber Risk Director at Thomas Miller Specialty, answers this common question.
2017 Rule book and Correspondents book
16/02/2017
The 2017/18 rulebook is now available to download.
Sanctions to Venezuela's vice president
15/02/2017
US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions yesterday against Venezuela's Vice President Tarek El Aissami and his primary frontman in the US. His assets in the US were seized (bank accounts, corporations, real property), and US nationals and entities prohibited to trade with them.
UK Defence Club- Renewal brochure
15/02/2017
Read the 2017 addition of the UK Defence Club's renewal brochure here:
UK Defence- Competitor Analysis
15/02/2017
UK Defence Club's latest competitor analysis chart is now available in publication form
As a result of legal challenges, the recent Executive Order setting forth restrictions on immigration to the U.S has been temporarily suspended.
Office Closure New Jersey- Thursday 21st Feb
09/02/2017
Impending severe weather conditions in the New York and New Jersey region have forced the temporary closure of our New Jersey office on Thursday 21st February.
Why is Cyber Risk such a hot topic?
09/02/2017
Alan Dainty, Cyber Risk Director at Thomas Miller Specialty, answers this common question.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP, regarding the recent sanctions imposed on Iran by the U.S. administration.
Port authorities may require evidence of insurance prior to the expiry of current documents. Ships without 2017 policy year documentation prior to 20th February may face trading delays.
The Club has been advised by our Correspondent that the Port of Fujairah has put in place a new regulation prohibiting a vessel from sailing when a crew member is disembarked for medical reasons.