The additional cover is offered at no additional premium.
Crew Health Advice: What is Resilience?
09/07/2020
Resilience is about bouncing back from stressful situations and recovering quickly from difficulties. It is overcoming problems through the use of different techniques.
Under the International Labour Organization’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), port states must ensure that seafarers on board ships in their territory who are in need of immediate medical care are given access to medical facilities on shore.
Following a number of collisions with fishing vessels, a routeing system was established for southwest Indian waters.
Japan acceded to International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, and Nairobi International Convention on Removal of Wrecks.
Sophia Bullard, Crew Health Director at UK P&I, discusses the vital role seafarers are playing during the pandemic, and why wider recognition is deserved.
The Club recently reported on calls made by various organisations including the IMO, the ILO and the ICAO for urgent action to be taken on crew changes.
The Club’s correspondents in Australia, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, advise of an increase in fines for those polluting Australian waters.
U.S. sanctions update
25/06/2020
During the last few weeks, U.S. authorities have increased their focus on international shipping in a recent escalation of sanctions.
Working remotely, the new norm?
25/06/2020
Over the past few months, we have seen different areas within the maritime industry adopting video technology to carry out functions that would have otherwise required a physical presence.
UK Club staff will return to the Tokyo office from 1st July, 2020.
This guidance may help with identifying the injuries that the second officer sustained and what can be done onboard to help whilst awaiting further assistance.
This is a joint publication of CINS and the International Group of P&I Clubs outlining updated guidlines for the safe carriage of seed cake in containers.
These Guiding Opinions will be of assistance to all Members trading to or from China, or who are currently involved in litigation proceedings in China.
The Club’s correspondents, Hyopsung Surveyors & Adjusters Corporation, provides an update on recent designations of ECAs and low speed areas at five major ports in South Korea.
The Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 sets uniform rules relating to the limitation of liability for maritime claims.
The week of June 1, 2020, sees additional steps in the sanctions targeting Venezuela and Iran
08/06/2020
Last week saw significant developments in the U.S. sanctions programs targeting Venezuela and Iran.
ICS: Updated Coronavirus Guidance for Ship Operators for the Protection of the Health of Seafarers
03/06/2020
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has updated its COVID-19 guidance.
Operating in conditions of heavy weather
12/05/2020
This article reminds ship Masters to consider safety precautions when operating in adverse weather conditions, it also includes case studies of previous incidents.
Law firm Hai Tong & Partners have kindly provided the UK Club with their recent circular, with the latest updates on Chinese law to share with Members.