It has come to the Club's attention that there is a new email scam looking to obtain funds by fraudulent payment diversion. Members are reminded of the importance of properly scrutinising emails and addresses before replying.
Wellness at Sea Conference - Singapore
25/01/2017
Dr. Glennda Canlas, Medical Director of Halcyon Marine Healthcare Systems, and co-author of the UK P&I Club's "Mental Health" booklet recently met with Capt Anuj Velankar of our Singapore office at the Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea conference held in Singapore.
Wellness at Sea Conference 2017
19/01/2017
The UK P&I Club was glad to be given to opportunity to take part in the latest Wellness at Sea Conference that took place in Singapore on 17th Jan 2017. The conference organised by the Sailors society was held to raise awareness of the "Wellness at sea"
Press Release: UK P&I's David Nichol joins Greece team as Regional Loss Prevention Executive
18/01/2017
UK P&I's David Nichol joins Greece team as Regional Loss Prevention Executive
The Ballast Water Management Convention 2004 will enter into force on 8 September 2017. The International Group has prepared an update and guidance on compliance with this Convention and with US BWM Regulations. Further updates and guidance will be provided as and when necessary.
China has ratified the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 and the Convention will enter into force in China from 11 February 2017. The Chinese MSA published a notice on the application procedure for WRC Certificates.
ECM Client Alert 25-2016: USCG Issues Type Approval to 2 More Ballast Water Treatment Systems
05/01/2017
On 23 December, 2016, the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the second U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate.
Proposed amendments to rules and Directors' remuneration. Please attached papers for a Special General Meeting to be held on 19th January 2017 in Bermuda.
Members are reminded that the IMSBC Code amendment 03-15 as incorporated in IMO resolution MSC.393(95) entered into force on 1st January 2017.
The Club has been informed of a number of National Governments advising their citizens about unrest in Venezuela.
Sailors' Society met with the Loss Prevention and Crew Health team to present their End of year report 2016.
2017 Reinsurance rates announced
14/12/2016
The International Group today announced that it had concluded terms for 2017 in respect of the excess of loss reinsurance.