UK P&I Club, a leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has launched a gaming app 'Risk Ahoy' to coincide with International Shipping Week, to highlight the hazards that those on board ships face on a daily basis in an engaging and interactive manner.
A UK P&I Club Member recently reported the death of two crew members. The crew were found unresponsive onboard, apparently suffering from heat stroke. Sadly, particularly at this time of year, this is not an isolated incident.
Linda Wright, claims executive at UK P&I Club advises on what to do when death occurs at sea.
Risk Focus: Consolidated 2017
06/07/2017
With its team of risk assessors, the UK Club is in a unique position to gather data and target areas of risk onboard ships.
Mental health affects crew of all ages, nationalities and ranks. A recent analysis of crew mental health revealed anxiety, social isolation, pressure of work and disturbed sleep can affect crew, all of which can negatively influence their mental health.
Round Table discussion on Crew Welfare
26/06/2017
UK P&I Club recently partnered with Fairplay Events to host a Round Table discussion on Crew Welfare organised by Safety at Sea magazine and focussing on Mental Health.
New Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed by the World Health Organisation
15/05/2017
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus disease. So far eleven suspected cases have been reported, including three deaths.
Crew Health Advice: Obesity
12/04/2017
The Crew Health team recently analysed data from 900+ crew medical examinations where multiple illnesses were highlighted. Over 200 crewmembers failed their pre-sea medical examination due to a combination of serious illnesses in addition to obesity.
Crew Health 20th Anniversary dinner- Manila
10/04/2017
The UK P&I Club Crew Health team hosted a 20th Anniversary dinner at "Shang Palace" restaurant, Shangri-La Hotel, Makati, Manila on Saturday 18th March 2017.
Crew Health Programme
23/02/2017
The Crew Health programme is the leading loss prevention initiative within the UK P&I Club. Clinics, which are approved under the programme, are held accountable to both the Club and Members for their performance.