World Health Organization (WHO) releases an implementation guide for the management of Covid-19 on board cargo ships and fishing vessels.

May we wish all our Members and friends Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year.

​May we wish all our Members and friends a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2022.

The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents, Oasis P&I Services Company Limited, advising of a State Council of PRC issued notice regarding epidemic control and assistance to crew members on ocean going vessels.

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea remains a big problem but local laws and enforcement practices make it difficult for vessels to call at ports in the region with foreign armed guards onboard

The International Group Pooling and GXL Reinsurance contract structure for 2022 has now been finalised.

The Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned the High Court decision in The Eternal Bliss [2021] EWCA Civ 1712.

The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee met virtually and in person on 22-26 November 2021 for its 77th session (MEPC 77).

The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents, Huatai Insurance Agency and Consultant Service Ltd., regarding the latest on fishery farms in Lanshan, China.

Courts not required to construe disputed medical evidence in seamen’s favor in maintenance and cure cases.

Commercial diver working on a recreational vessel could not take advantage of LHWCA exception where plaintiffs failed to demonstrate State Workers’ Compensation Cover.

Given the limited time in port and the crews’ extra hours on duty for the inland transits, owners often look to repair vendors or local unions for extra assistance to keep the crew in compliance with STCW work hour requirements.