Bodily Injury News: Winter 2016 Edition
13/12/2016
This year's Bodily Injury Seminar covered a variety of important areas relevant to both US and foreign flag shipowners. Twenty-five Members representing all vessel types, attended the seminar in our Jersey City office to listen to experts talk on: Limitation of Liability, How to Evaluate Pain and Suffering Damages, Crew Mental Health, Medical Case Management, and Medical Repatriation. Find out more in the latest edition of Bodily Injury News.
Circular 20/16: 2017 POLICY YEAR
13/12/2016
For the 2017 policy year, the Club retention will remain $10 million. The Group Pooling retention will remain unchanged at $80 million and continues to be insured by the Group captive, Hydra, and pre-funded by a premium contribution from each club. This premium is included in the reinsurance rates.
Risk Focus: Engine Room Fires
05/12/2016
The UK Club has teamed up with experts in forensic investigation, Burgoynes, to produce the latest Risk Focus on Engine Room Fires. Engine room fires are one of the most common fires on ships owing to the presence of a wide range of sources of fuel, sources of ignition and running machinery. An extended period of time on board a ship without a fire incident can lead to complacency and a failure to prioritise fire prevention measures and simulated fire incident practices.
On 2 December, the USCG issued the first USCG Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Norwegian manufacturer, Optimarin AS, the attached ECM Maritime Services Client alert 24-2016 reports.
The Club has been informed of a rise in the number of attempted thefts from Vessels in the anchorage of Tianjin Port, China
Circular 18/16: General Meeting Reports
21/11/2016
Circular 18/16 is a Report of the AGM proceedings and resolutions adopted. New Directors elected to the Board and Proposed changes to the Club's governance structure was approved by the Members.
Mutual Premium Discount of 3 per cent on the total mutual premium for the 2015 policy year. Standard deductible will be $12,000 per event for the 2017 policy year. Any change in the cost of the International Group reinsurance will be passed on to the mutual Members. An explanation of the financial background to the Board's decisions can be found in the "Autumn Review 2016" which accompanies this Circular.
PEME Japan
16/11/2016
The updated 'PEME Japan' brochure offers a comprehensive guide and new information on the Club's Pre-Employment Medical Examination Programme for Japanese Members.
Signum Services
16/11/2016
Signum Services are the in-house investigation department at Thomas Miller & Co and operate as part of the UK P&I Club. Signum offers a unique and bespoke investigation service for the benefit of the Members.
PEME 20th Anniversary dinner Mumbai
10/11/2016
Our PEME team held a 20th Anniversary dinner at the "Ziya" restaurant, Oberoi Hotel, Mumbai on Thursday 3rd November 2016.
A Guide to Loss Prevention
08/11/2016
We are committed to safety. Our high-level loss prevention programme is the most extensive in the industry. Our full-time, worldwide loss prevention team provides our Members with proactive and inclusive loss prevention support. The team provides technical and operational advice to Members as well as participating in crew seminars and training days.
Circular 17/16: Annual General Meeting
07/11/2016
This circular provides details of the AGM of the Association, which will take place in Zurich at 9am on 19th November 2016 and the arrangements for voting by proxy.