Soundings UK Defence Club- Brexit
08/08/2016
Soundings UK Defence Club- August 2016
01/08/2016
A quick overview of ship arrest in some popular jurisdictions - The uncertain shipping market makes the issue of arrest a topical one. The key questions being; where are the most advantageous arrest jurisdictions? And what makes them so favourable? This article seeks to give a brief overview of some popular arrest jurisdictions, and sets out why they are potentially advantageous.
China has become a significant importer of goods, and Members often face claims advanced by shippers or consignees in China. The latest publication from the UK Club Legal Briefing team provides an overview of the current situation and recommendations to note if Members face claims by shippers or consignees in China.
Bodily Injury News: Summer 2016 edition
05/07/2016
Soundings UK Defence- July 2016
04/07/2016
Risk Focus: Kidnap and Ransom
30/06/2016
The UK Club's Loss Prevention department, together with Hellenic War Risks and Terra Firma Risk Management, have produced a guide for seafarers, which explores the background of Piracy and armed robbery and explains what happens during a kidnap. It also provides some insight into the training available for shipping companies and crews.
Soundings- UK Defence Club
24/05/2016
Soundings UK Defence- May 2016
02/05/2016
Hellas Hilights- Issue 34
28/04/2016
The April/ Easter edition of Hellas Hilights is now available to download, with articles including Navigational safety, OW Bunkers and a look at whats next for the Ballast Water Convention.
Risk Focus: Mental Health
01/02/2016
Sophia Bullard, PEME Programme Director at UK P&I Club, discusses the importance of managing the emotional well-being of crew at sea.
Risk Focus: Master Pilot Exchange
26/01/2016
Solis Marine Consultants is very pleased to be working together with the UK P&I Club to highlight some of the practical aspects of the pilot/master exchange which is a critical part of any passage for the master and bridge team.
Risk Focus: Mooring
04/01/2016
Bodily Injury News: Winter 2015 Edition
17/12/2015
This edition of BI News contains articles on A shipowner's obligation to those lawfully on board, proof of negligence post Scindia, the role of jury focus groups, negotiating damages through BI mediation and managing the cost of maritime healthcare in the US.
Hellas Hilights- Issue 33
17/12/2015
The December edition of Hellas Hilights is now available to download, with articles from our Loss Prevention Team on Cargo Wetting damage, a focus on Bauxite Liquefaction and information on Ship to ship cargo transfers.
Hellas Hilights - Issue 32
04/09/2015
The September edition of Hellas Hilights is now available to download, with articles from the team on People Claims, the dangers of enclosed spaces, Worldscale and an introduction to the newest Member of the Greek Team - Tania Bourla.
Soundings- UK Defence Club
14/08/2015
The explosions that occurred late in the evening of 12th August, 2015 in warehouses at the port of Tianjin have resulted in significant loss of life, damage to property and suspension of shipping and port movements. The following briefing is intended to provide initial advice to assist Members who may be intending to load or discharge at Tianjin.
Bodily Injury News: Summer 2015 edition
11/06/2015
This edition of BI News contains articles on recent legal decisions concerning longshore workers (page 3 and page 8); heavy weather incidents (page 5); medical consolidation (page 9) and troubling news for cruise line operators with the groundbreaking Franza ruling - page 10.
Hellas Hilights- Issue 31
09/04/2015
The April edition of Hellas Hilights is available to view here.
Jacqueline Tan, Senior Claims Executive at UK P&I Club comments on the strict ballast water management controls coming into force