Loss Prevention Director Stuart Edmonton and Regional Director for Japan Paul Sessions presented at the Safe Cargo Work Promotion Committee (SCWPC) earlier this week. They provided an overview of P&I insurance but also discussed the Club's risk assessment programme and loss prevention initiatives.
This conference - 50+ delegates - was a forum of representatives from all major ports in Europe meeting to discuss and share best practices, and for the regional head office to share targets for the forthcoming year. Attendees were from both London and Tokyo.
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.
As part of our series of live webinars covering various Loss Prevention issues, the UK club provided a live webinar for Members, brokers and industry contacts in the Americas region.
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.
The preparation of cargo holds for the next intended carriage is a critical operation which requires careful planning and execution; this article considers a number of legal issues which may arise, including terms commonly used in charterparties to describe the cleanliness of cargo holds, the consequences of failing to comply with such terms, potentially resulting in off-hire claims and damages, and the role of the independent surveyor.
