News
View allThe Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) poses a significant threat to agriculture due to its ability to damage a wide range of crops. This article explores the biosecurity measures implemented in Australia and New Zealand to prevent the introduction and establishment of this invasive pest.
Navigating Health Challenges: Cancer, Endometriosis, and Overactive Bladder in Female Seafarers
16/09/2024
As we recognise Every Woman Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness of women's health issues, it’s crucial to highlight the unique challenges faced by female seafarers, particularly in managing conditions like cancer, endometriosis, and overactive bladder, underscoring the need for greater support and understanding in this demanding profession.
Fuel EU Maritime: An Overview
12/09/2024
The FuelEU Maritime initiative represents a pivotal step in the European Union’s ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, with the aim to reduce GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030. This article provides a short-form analysis of the initiative, its regulatory framework, the mechanisms for compliance, and the broader implications for the maritime industry.
Members with ships trading in Far East ports are reminded that the season for Flighted Spongy Moth Complex (FSMC), which started from May/June, is still in force
World Suicide Prevention Day
10/09/2024
World Suicide Prevention Day is an important annual event to raise awareness of suicide
Further to the Club’s recent update on the joint PSC CIC by Paris, Tokyo and Abuja MOUs on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (MLC, 2006), the Riyadh MOU (composed of member countries Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & UAE) has announced it will launch a CIC on ship’s lifting appliances, to run from 1 September 2024 to 30 November 2024.
Navigating the Alternative Fuel Transition
28/08/2024
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships has become a global concern, prompting the introduction of successive regulations aimed at driving change
Circulars
View allMembers are referred back to Circular 01/23 by which the International Group approved TradeGo User Agreement (2022.12.15) (‘the User Agreement’). The User Agreement remains approved for the purposes of Club cover.
On 24 June 2024 the EU Council adopted the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes its first measures targeting Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, further export-related restrictions, sanctioning of vessels and new anti-circumvention measures, such as a requirement for EU companies to undertake best efforts to ensure that non-EU subsidiaries in third countries comply with EU sanctions.
Circular 10/24: Update from the Board
22/05/2024
The UK P&I Club's Board of Directors has just concluded a productive set of meetings in New York, culminating in a full Members' Committee meeting on 13 May 2024.
This circular provides an update to the information in Circular 17/23 regarding temporary authorisation of certain transactions involving oil, gas and gold in Venezuela.
Recent publications
View allRisk Focus: Inventory of Hazardous Materials
05/06/2024
Crew Health Advice: Why Vaccinations Matter
23/04/2024
Risk Focus: Tugs and Barges
12/01/2024
Book it right and pack it tight
10/11/2023
Rules and Terms & Conditions 2024
The 2024 Rules and Terms & Conditions are available to view.