Tackling Cargo Liquefaction
11/08/2016
Claims Executive Christopher Karageorgis looks at the dangers of cargo liquefaction and the steps Members can take to mitigate the risk.
Zika Virus - Staying Safe
27/07/2016
KVH Videotel have launched free Zika Virus training materials for seafarers
Best Practice: Mooring Snap-back zones
26/07/2016
In recent years it became common practice to mark snap-back zones on ships decks in the vicinity of mooring machinery, rollers and fairleads.
ECA requirements in China
21/07/2016
Navigate China's ECA regulations effectively with guidelines on documentation, bunkering changes, and pollution prevention measures
US marine casualty reporting
20/07/2016
From 1st July 2016 the US Coast Guard has an amended CG-2692 form for marine casualty reporting
New SOLAS requirement for the carriage of atmosphere testing instruments entered into force 1st July 2016
Best Practice: Portable Power Tools
11/07/2016
UK P&I Club's Risk Assessors often find during routine Risk Assessments of entered ships, that the safe use of portable power tools is not adhered to
Some US states have introduced additional state specific ballast water management requirements for vessels calling at ports in those states. The Club has summarised the main additional requirements for some of these states for our Members' reference and guidance.
Zika Virus Update
30/06/2016
The European Centre for Disease Control advises that 41 countries currently have widespread transmission of Zika virus.
PEME Advice: Sleep Deprivation
23/06/2016
Are your crew members getting enough sleep?
BIMCO, ICS, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO have jointly released an updated version of 'Guidelines for Owners, Operators and Masters for Protection Against Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Region.' This document now supersedes the previous guidance for the region.
Dr Marcus Brauer, a General Practitioner from one of the Club's PEME approved clinics in South Africa, provides valuable medical insight into one of the industry's most concerning medical issues: diabetes.
UK Club Senior Claims Director, Tony Fielder looks at a case where early interaction with authorities paid long term dividends in defeating class actions brought by tourism and fishing Lobby Groups.
The International Chamber of Shipping reports that there are currently around 1.2 million seafarers actively serving on vessels in the world merchant fleet.
The amendment requires, as a condition for loading a packed container onto a ship for export, that the container has a verified gross mass
UK Club's Loss Prevention department provides practical guidance to Members in relation to piracy in West Africa.
‘Safety4Sea’ a maritime safety and environmental portal, aim to highlight environmental awareness specifically focusing on practices to create a ‘Greener’ industry.
Fundamental dishonesty - A new regime
07/04/2016
From 13th April 2015, the Courts and Criminal Justice Act 2015 ("the Act") provided Defendants with the possibility of striking out a personal injury claim on the basis of fundamental dishonesty. This was a significant development in the ways open to Defendants of fighting back against fraudulent claims.
People Claims: Passenger Injuries
06/04/2016
People Claims Team, Senior Claims Executive Victoria Brown looks at two case studies involving passenger injuries.
Risk Focus Consolidated 2016
31/03/2016
With its team of risk assessors, the UK Club is in a unique position to gather data and target areas of risk onboard ship.