Ceniude Lda, a UK Club Crew Health approved clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, recently participated in the 1st Portuguese Job Fair and Congress Working on a Ship.
Capital Link Forum- Athens November 2017
03/11/2017
UK P&I Club Senior Loss Prevention Executive David Nichol was speaking at a high profile shipping industry forum in Athens this week. The event was organised by Capital Link at the Divani Caravel hotel and was entitled "Best industry practices - A competitive advantage".
Diabetes Awareness Month
31/10/2017
1st November marks the start of Diabetes Awareness Month. In the UK, and elsewhere around the World, people will be encouraged to "turn November Blue" in acknowledgement of diabetes awareness.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L, regarding requirements for vessels with anchor restrictions in Argentina.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L, regarding the new SENASA resolution for inspection of holds and tanks in Argentina.
Circular 8/17: General Meeting Reports
30/10/2017
Circular 8/17: Report of the AGM proceedings and resolutions adopted / New Directors elected to the Members' Committee.
REVIEW OF OPEN POLICY YEARS AND 2018 POLICY YEAR GENERAL INCREASE
Plague outbreak - Madagascar
27/10/2017
Madagascar has been experiencing a large outbreak of plague affecting major cities and other non-endemic areas since August 2017.
Brazilian Soya Beans Destined to China
24/10/2017
The UK Club have received the following update from correspondents van Herp & Frumento (P&I Services) Ltda, regarding Brazilian soya beans destined for China.
Refinery catalytic fines in marine fuel oil are not a new problem but in recent years there appears to have been an increase in the frequency of engine damage caused by these highly abrasive particles. In conjunction with Brookes Bell, the UK Club have produced the following technical advice for Members.
A number of notifications have been received by Members operating LNG tankers, from The Superintendent of Customs in Surat, concerning alleged shortages for recent shipments of LNG to Hazira LNG.
The below notice has been disseminated by DP World Australia quoting the source as the Port Authority of New South Wales.