Piracy Update - Venezuela
05/06/2018
The UK Club have received the following update from Matheus & Ulloa, regarding piracy in Venezuela.
The UK P&I Club's Dutch correspondents, DUPI Netherlands B.V., wish to draw Members' attention to a recent decision of the Council of State (Netherlands).
Ships in respect of which claims have been filed can be sought in the attached pdf document.
Mental Health Awareness Week
14/05/2018
Research has shown that two thirds of us experience a mental health problem in our lifetimes, and stress is a key factor in this. Monday 14th May marks the start of 'Mental Health Awareness' Week, which this year is focusing on stress and how to manage it in order to improve our mental health.
Members will have noted the decision by President Trump announced on May 8 to withdraw the USA from participation in the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) agreed between Iran, the EU, and the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States - plus Germany), and to re-impose US nuclear-related sanctions.
The Club have received the following update from EMICS regarding vessels' power supplies when berthing in Egypt's Damietta port.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from correspondents Pandi Ocean, regarding the newly created digital currency 'Petro' by the Venezuelan government.
The Ministry of Shipping in India has issued the attached notification to announce that the above Act will come into force on 1st April 2018.
Cyber Risks and P&I Insurance
06/03/2018
Explore comprehensive insights on managing cyber risks in the maritime sector
Ships in respect of which claims have been filed can be sought in the attached pdf document.
MARPOL Annex V Garbage Record Book - Liberia Publishes two new Garbage Record Books for Ships
27/02/2018
The amendments include revised guidelines and format for the Garbage Record Book (GRB) required to be maintained on board ships. The new revised GRB is divided into Parts I & II.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update on the illegal transportation of oil in tankers in Venezuela from lawyers, Matheus & Ulloa.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) recently issued Policy Letter 18-02 providing guidelines for evaluating potential courses of action when a vessel bound for a U.S. port has an inoperable ballast water management/treatment system (BWMS/BWTS).
Lessons Learnt: Hydraulic Oil Spill
22/02/2018
Leaks from hydraulic systems associated with cargo hold hatch covers, cranes, pumps and other deck machinery are a common cause of oil spill incidents.
Ships in respect of which claims have been filed can be sought in the attached pdf document.
A case which may impact upon shipowners' liability for doctors instructed to carry out Pre-employment Medical Examinations, and for doctors onboard their ships.