On 4th October, 2016, the US Coast Guard issued a notice on its Coast Guard Maritime Commons Blog in which it provided a recap of a presentation delivered by Lt. Cmdr. Jason Kling, of the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, at the 2016 BWMTech Conference in Miami 26th-28th September.
Focus on Philippines: Garnishment
11/10/2016
Around a third of the world's 1.2 million seafarers are Filipinos. They contribute around US$6 billion a year to the Philippine economy. Developments in the country's employment laws are therefore of key importance to shipowners.
Privy Council decision sheds light on ability of parties to waive rights to limit liability under 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims
Dr. Balaji of Balaji Medical Centre, Chennai, India, explains why hepatitis B, a little known infection, kills more people worldwide than HIV/AIDS.
Bodily Injury Seminar 2016
07/10/2016
On Wednesday 5th October the New Jersey offices hosted the annual Bodily Injury Seminar. The event is now in its 12th year and attracts increasing numbers of attendees from both US and non-US based operators.
PEME & Loss Prevention Healthy Living Drive
05/10/2016
This Autumn, The UK P&I Club PEME & Loss Prevention team members are supporting various charities as a drive to live a healthier lifestyle.
Around a third of the world's 1.2 million seafarers are Filipinos. They contribute around US$6 billion a year to the Philippine economy. Developments in the country's employment laws are therefore of key importance to shipowners.
UK Defence Club End of Year Review 2016
02/08/2016
Hellas Hilights- Issue 35
27/07/2016
The Summer edition of Hellas Hilights is now available to download.
Stay connected - Download Correspondent App
09/11/2015
Vicki's Log -End of phase four
13/08/2014
The UK Club, together with the UK Defence Club, are sponsoring first ever Asian Maritime Law and Arbitration Conference from 10 to 11 April 2014 in Singapore, in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week 2014 and organised by the Maritime Law Association of Singapore (MLAS), jointly with the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA).
The UK Club has set itself the target of completing the cover documentation for every renewing, or newly joined ship by the close of business on the 20th February. If you have not been able to obtain your documentation by Friday 21st February, please call your usual underwriting contact urgently to resolve the matter.
Severe weather conditions in the New York and New Jersey region have forced the temporary closure of our New Jersey office today.
The United States government has published its initial advices on the temporary, partial suspension of sanctions relating to the trade in Iranian oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals and associated services such as insurance.
In June 2013, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that carriers calling at Canadian ports will require a new carrier code to participate in its electronic system for advising cargo information on incoming voyages before arrival. We have since learned that the original deadline for compliance was extended to the 30th January 2014 in the CBSA's Customs Notice 13-020.
Obituary: Mr S. Venkiteswaran
27/12/2013
'Venky' Venkiteswaran (S. Venkiteswaran) who died on 21st December was a most distinguished lawyer (a Senior Advocate or QC) who worked for the transport clubs' interests in India for over 40 years. A brilliant lawyer and charismatic figure, he was the confidante and advisor to many in the Indian transport world and his advice was equally sought by the Government and the Director-General of Shipping.
The latest episode in Vicki's odyssey as a young merchant navy cadet comes from Louise Livingston, senior claims director and head of Thomas Miller Americas' San Francisco office.
Maritime charity donations this Christmas
05/12/2013
In place of Christmas cards the Club is donating to maritime charities this year.