The Club’s correspondents, Hyopsung Surveyors & Adjusters Corporation, provides an update on recent designations of ECAs and low speed areas at five major ports in South Korea.

These Guiding Opinions will be of assistance to all Members trading to or from China, or who are currently involved in litigation proceedings in China. 

The Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 sets uniform rules relating to the limitation of liability for maritime claims.

Last week saw significant developments in the U.S. sanctions programs targeting Venezuela and Iran.

On a loaded bulk carrier, a bulkhead stool void space was due for periodical internal inspection. The C/O instructed the bosun to open the main deck lid to the vertical access trunk and place a small ventilation fan over the opening.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its COVID-19 guidance.

The Club’s financial position remains strong as free reserves grew by $54 million to $559 million as at 20 February 2020.

The Guidance provides detail on the level of due diligence and other compliance related activities expected by the US Government of parties whose business activities run a risk of engaging in trades that may breach US sanctions.

Please note that the Ministry of Transport has updated the applicable quarantine requirements for ships calling Argentina.

Press Release - UK PI Club partners with BlueMed to provide 24/7 medical services at sea during Covid-19 crisis

An aid to risk identification and loss reduction in third party property claims.

The UK Club has negotiated distinct access to a specialist marine telemedicine service with BlueMed, which UK Club Members can access on a "pay as you go" basis for non-emergency advice