UK P&I and UK Defence Club broker evening in Piraeus (September 2010)
The Club Chairman, Mr Dinos Caroussis of Chios Navigation, welcomed the Greek marine broking community to a social evening together with Thomas Miller (Hellas) Ltd. and colleagues from Thomas Miller P&I and Defence at the Piraeus Sailing Club in Mikrolimano, this week.
Thomas Miller P&I chairman Luke Readman and chief executive Hugo Wynn-Williams attended from London and provided a brief update on the promising developments of this latest Club year, both financial and operational.
Over 40 brokers engaged in the Greek market attended the evening on the 21st September hosted by the Piraeus based claims team H1 together with underwriting colleagues from London.
It was an excellent opportunity for our broker friends to meet the full Greek service and support of the Club including the new regional director, Daniel Evans, senior underwriting directors Paul Collier and Mark Mathews
Situated at the end of the Mikrolimano breakwater the venue offered a panoramic view of the Mediterranean as well as the the yacht harbour and beyond to Athens and Glyfada. Everyone gathered in the early evening to enjoy drinks and a buffet supper whilst the sun set.
The UK P&I Club recently held a Webinar on the subject of Mooring operations and safety; the Webinar received overwhelming response with about 2350 registrations from 78 countries.
In collaboration with I.M.E.Q., Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I Club, discusses the issue of grief and its impact on crew, exploring the stages, signs and symptoms of grief, as well as coping mechanisms.
