Can test of wet iron ore fines expected to be above flow point
The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar on the subject of Chemical Tanker Claims; it was a great success with about 1600 registrations from 63 countries, looking at three main aspects related to the preparation of cargo holds in bulk carriers
Ask an expert: Grain Cargo claims
25/02/2021
In the latest ask an expert video expert Chris Ellyatt, Consultant, Food & Agricultural Commodities, CWA explores the topic of grain cargo claims
The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar on the subject of Salvage and wreck removal.
In the third of our Ask an Expert video series Ian Crutchley (Customer Account Manager with VPS) and Paul Parkinson (Group Oil Condition Monitoring Business Development Leader for VPS), discuss the fuel, in terms of what has changed after the introduction of VLSFO, how these changes might be effecting the machinery as well as cylinder lubrication aspects.
Inside Ship: Shielding of hot surfaces
26/01/2021
Many engine room fires originate from oil leakages spraying onto hot exhaust surfaces
Lessons Learnt: Burn Injury to Engineer
08/01/2021
When carrying out a routine inspection of the engine room, the first engineer noticed steam leaking from the main steam dump valve gasket
As a part of the webinar on catastrophic fires, a recording was carried out with Richard Gunn, partner with the law firm Reed Smith on the legal issues associated with a casualty involving a large fire
Ask an Expert: Cyber Security
09/12/2020
In the latest in series of "Ask an Expert", Capt Anuj Velankar talks with Russell Kempley of CyberOwl to speak on the implications of the upcoming IMO resolution coming into force January 2021, which will require shipping companies to incorporate cyber security into their safety management systems.
Shipping is facing a decarbonization push, and there is a significant amount of interest in LNG as a fuel source
Ask an Expert: Soya bean cargoes in bulk
19/11/2020
Launching the first interview of the 'Ask an Expert' video series, Dr
Phone-a-Friend with Richard Barnes
16/11/2020
In this video the supercargo expert Richard Barnes speaks on the various practical challenges related to the operating of a chemical tanker
Phone-A-Friend with Stephen Mackin
16/11/2020
In this video the lawyer Stephen Mackin speaks on the various legal issues related with chemical tanker claims and about liquid cargoes in general
The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar on the subject of Chemical Tanker Claims, the webinar was a great success with more than 1000 registrations from over 58 countries
Inside Ship: Steering Gear Failure
05/11/2020
The Club is pleased to bring you the second in our "Inside Ship" video series, this time focusing on the action needed on the bridge when steering gear fails
Under the IMSBC Code, a Group A cargo is one which may liquefy if shipped at a moisture content in excess of its transportable moisture limit
In a recent decision on the CMA CGM Libra, the Court of Appeal held that defects in passage planning, could render a vessel unseaworthy
Inside Ship: Importance of Sampling
23/09/2020
Risk assessments conducted by the UK Club promote risk awareness and encourage risk management practices on board
Part 1 of our webinar ft Capt Anuj Velankar, Sr Loss Prevention Executive, discussing CMA CGM Libra case study, lessons learned, best practices going forward.
Part 2 of the webinar addresses viewer concerns on Bridge teams' interaction with Pilots