Limit on Special War Risks P&I cover for 2018 policy year remains US$500 million. Bio-Chem" exclusion remains, and a supplementary cover for "Bio-Chem" risks in respect of crew and legal costs limited at US$30 million continues to be available. A portion of these covers is provided in accordance with the requirements of the US Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Act), as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIPRA) of 2015
Bodily Injury news- Winter 18 Edition
26/01/2018
The liver carries out essential work fighting infection, destroying poisons and alcohol, cleaning the blood and controlling cholesterol. Liver disease can be fatal and rarely shows any signs or symptoms until it is too late.
The UK Club have received the following circular from the UAE Federal Transport Authority, regarding the conditions on oil and products cargoes operations in UAE ports, territorial waters and in the exclusive economic zones with immediate effect.
The UK P&I Club recently hosted a People Claims Seminar, which was well attended by Club Members.
Sophia Bullard, crew health programme director at UK P&I Club, advises crew on the causes of SAD and how to minimise its effects:
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from ECM Maritime Services, regarding the updated IMO list of national operational contact points.
Sea Pollution Fines 2018 - Turkey
04/01/2018
The UK P&I Club have received the following circular from Omur Marine, regarding updated sea pollution fines in Turkey for 2018.
Low Sulphur Fuel Requirement from 01.01.2018
21/12/2017
The attached PDF Circular from the UK Club Correspondents details how all Ports within the three ECAs in China will be implementing the Low Sulphur Fuel Requirement from 01.01.2018.
Air pollution from maritime transport is a global environmental concern. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been working to reduce the harmful impacts of shipping on the environment, but as highlighted in the attached Legal Update, challenges for compliance and enforcement in regards to Sulphur emissions still remain.
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