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
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.
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.
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
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.
The Club has been recently advised of the strengthening approach of South African Authorities towards stowaways following a recent increase in the number of stowaway attempts in Durban.
The Association has been recently advised of the outcome of the INTERCARGO meeting further to IMO's MEPC 70 meeting held on 24-28 October 2016.
Press Release: Hepatitis B - the number one reason for crew failing pre-employment medical tests
28/10/2016
Dr Balaji of Balaji Medical Centre, a clinic which is part of the UK P&I PEME programme, comments on the dangers of hepatitis B, the silent epidemic.
AP Companies presentation
27/10/2016
Earlier today the PEME team met with our Russian healthcare providers, AP Companies of Moscow to discuss and review the first year of PEME approval.
Risk Focus: Paint
27/10/2016
The UK Club has teamed up with coating consultants Safinah to produce the latest Risk Focus publication on paint.
Signum Services are currently investigating a case involving large scale theft of cargo involving shipments of Yellow Peas and Rape Seed from Ukraine to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.