Misako Hikida
06/06/2022
Misako Hikida graduated from Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, Department of Spanish Studies and then worked for a shipowner for 6.5 years in its ship management and business department. She joined TMKK in November, 2021 and is stationed in Imabari office as a claims assistant.
Masato Nishizawa
06/06/2022
Masato Nishizawa has 30 year experience in P&I. After having worked over 20 years for the Club’s correspondents in Japan, he joined UK Club Japan Branch in 2015. He also previously worked for a leading insurance broker and dealt with P&I. He is currently responsible for business development and underwriting.
Persian Gulf Security Update
01/06/2022
Following the recent incidents where two Greek-Flagged ships were seized by Iranian forces, the Combined Maritime Force (CMF) and the EU’s Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) have issued an Industry Releasable Threat Bulletin (IRTB) on the incident.
The agreement between R3 and E-TITLE has been dissolved, and the ownership of the system has reverted to E-Title Authority Ptd Ltd
Press Release: UK P&I Club announces William Beveridge as its new Chief Underwriting Officer
30/05/2022
The UK P&I Club, one of the leading providers of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has appointed William Beveridge as its new Chief Underwriting Officer. He joins the UK Club on completion of his current employment obligations.
Circular 04/22: Review of Open Policy Years
27/05/2022
At their meeting in May 2022, the Directors closed the 2019 policy year. The deficit was transferred to the reserves.
Review of the Year 2022
27/05/2022
The Club’s financial position remains strong with free reserves of $488 million as at 20 February 2022. The Club continues to comfortably meet all its regulatory capital requirements and remains in the highest AAA band of Standard & Poor’s capital model.
The Club’s financial position remains strong with free reserves of $488 million as at 20 February 2022. The Club continues to comfortably meet all its regulatory capital requirements and remains in the highest AAA band of Standard & Poor’s capital model.
The Club’s correspondent in China, Huatai Marine, provide in their latest Circular No: PNI [2022] 05 details of this summer’s fishing ban along China’s coastal areas.
Modern slavery and human trafficking
26/05/2022
The term "modern slavery" encompasses offences such as slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking
On 17 March 2022 the UK Government published a General Trade Licence in part to clarify earlier amendments to the UK Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations (the “Regulation”). Specifically, the licence addresses the issue as to whether it is lawful under the Regulation for insurers and reinsurers domiciled or operating from the United Kingdom to provide insurance for vessels calling at Russian ports or transiting Russian territorial waters.
UK Sanctions - An Update
16/05/2022
The UK has implemented a number of sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The applicable UK legislation is The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which has been amended by eight additional regulations (the “Amendments”).
Contracting states of Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 (LLMC 1976)
New Document
09/05/2022
C2C
09/05/2022
Rulebook 2021
22/02/2021
The UK P&I Club Rulebook 2021 is now fully interactive
Rulebook 2022
15/02/2022
The UK P&I Club Rulebook 2022 is now fully interactive
Charterers T&C 2022
03/02/2022
TEST
09/05/2022
International Time Bars
09/05/2022