Career Summary
11/05/2022
A graduate in English and International Relations, James initial career was with a major Chinese shipowner serving in both China and the UK. Having acquired an MBA at Cranfield he was head of strategic planning before joining the Hong Kong office of a European container operator as business development director. Joining in 2012 from an investment group, James brings more than 20 years shipping experience to the team.
Career Summary
11/05/2022
Peter Mint
11/05/2022
Peter joined Thomas Miller on 21st September, 2015.
He spent the last 25 years split between roles within Brokers/ P&I Clubs.
Paul Knight
11/05/2022
Paul joined Thomas Miller after working for another International Group club in Greece. Paul is responsible for the UK Club's secretariat.
Christopher Roberts
11/05/2022
Chris joined Thomas Miller in March 2001, after a long seagoing career in all types of tankers. Chris joined Shell Tankers in 1969 as cadet and sailed with them until 1977 rising to Second Officer, then joined Silver Line (V.Ships UK) and sailed in Chemical Tankers and LPG vessels.
Career Summary
11/05/2022
Sean graduated from University of Strathclyde in Naval Architecture and registered as a Chartered Engineer. He was an accredited OCIMF OVID surveyor before joining Thomas Miller.
Contracting states of Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (LLMC 1976)
AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) in Australia on Hours of Work and Rest, May & June 2022
05/05/2022
The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the update below from the Club's Correspondents in Australia.
UK P&I Club participated in SeaJapan 2022
05/05/2022
On 20-22 April 2022 Sea Japan made a welcome return and we were delighted to participate for the very first time and show our support to one of the biggest maritime tradeshows in Japan.
Court of Appeal: cargo owners and shippers are liable to contribute to general average even if insured, unless bill of lading explicitly states otherwise.
In their latest alert to their clients, ECM Maritime Services, LLC reports on clarification received from the EPA relating to the requisite frequency of sampling and analysis of treated ballast water discharges from USCG type approved Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) and Alternate Management systems (AMS)* onboard vessels subject to VGP requirements
Wash Damage and Speed Regulation Update - River Plate and Parana De Las Palmas, Argentina
28/04/2022
The UK Club have received the following update from local correspondents, Pandi Liquidadores, regarding new speed limitations and wash damage guidance within the Parana River area.
On 8 April 2022 the EU adopted a fifth package of sanctions on Russia, comprising of several Regulations and Decisions
On Thursday 7th April the Club hosted a webinar with CAE, the global leader in civil aviation training, for the discussion 'Can you train for a Black Swan Event?'
The IMO has adopted amendments to the Anti-Fouling Systems Convention (AFS convention) vide Resolution MEPC 331 (76), which restricts the use of Cybutryne and also includes an operative passage with respect to the issuance of the new AFS certificate.
Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) has confirmed that they have detected chlorinated hydrocarbons on fuel samples representing HSFO deliveries in Singapore.
China: Revised Ship Routeing and Reporting Systems of Qiongzhou Strait - From 1 April 2022
31/03/2022
The UK Club’s Correspondents, Huatai Marine, report that on 28.02.2022, China MSA announced a modification to the Routeing System and Ship Reporting System of Qiongzhou Strait which have been operating for over 15 years. Huatai Marine explain the main modifications to the systems which will come into force on 01.04.2022.
The UK Club's local correspondents in Colombia, A&A Multiprime, have issued their latest updated report on drug smuggling in Colombian ports.
China: Announcement on Effectively Implementing Remote Prevention and Control Measures of COVID-19
21/03/2022
The UK Club’s local correspondents, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd, have issued a circular on the announcement of the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Customs on Effectively Implementing Remote Prevention and Control Measures of the COVID-19 for Vessels Engaged in International Voyages.