Founded in 1543, Santos has been long known as a port city – first through the export of coffee and then other commodities. Santos was significantly modernised and expanded in the 1990s to incorporate new technologies, operating with specialised terminals for containers, general cargo, and dry and liquid bulk, and it is responsible for almost 27% of the country’s trade. Santos is considered the largest port in Latin America, with its docks being 25 km long and able to accommodate about 50 ships at a time.
A Solution to Pollution
03/05/2023
An oil spill is an ‘all hands-on deck!’ moment, inviting everyone from insurers, charterers, owners, the U.S. Coast Guard, local and state authorities, property, and ecological interests, and more to get involved. Tying all these parties together is the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (‘OPA’).
Recently, and in particular during the summer period, the Club has noticed a spike in stowaway cases, hence the below article serves as a refresher on what is already known as well as an update on the practical problems and implications for Owners that may arise in connection with the disembarkation and repatriation of stowaways.
The UK Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest alert from our local correspondent Venepandi C.A related to the navigational hazard in the internal waters of the Venezuelan Caribbean Sea, specifically to the vessels that are heading towards the ports of eastern Venezuela.
In 1914, a single ship passed through the Panama Canal to little fanefare bringing to fruition a multinational effort that began 44 years prior, this article looks at the brief history of the canal and some claims considerations
The UK P&I Club have received the following information from local correspondents, Pandi Liquidadores S.R.L., regarding new regulations for controlling Asian Gypsy Moth when arriving in Argentinian ports
Updated Towage guidance note
18/10/2015
This note is designed for shipowners and their brokers to outline the P&I coverage of their ships during towage to a repair yard.
Drug enforcement activity in the United States targeting the trafficking of drugs entering the United States of America via merchant vessels continues to impact the Club in the guise of fines levied against unsuspecting ships.
Minimum seafarer age under Panama MLC 2006
18/10/2012
Marine Circular 254 and the accompanying provisional "Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part 1" (DMLC 1) set out proposed standards in respect of seafarer working conditions under MLC 2006 legislation. Among the requirements it refers to the minimum age for seafarers as 18 which may impact members with trainees or cadets on Panamanian flagged vessels.
Regulations and advisories in relation to Panama's ratification of MLC 2006 and implementation through its national maritime legislation.
This booklet sets out the history of, and some notable events in, the remarkable and long-standing relationship between the Brazilian shipping community and the UK P&I Club.
Bahamas - MLC 2006 compliance resources
30/08/2012
Regulations and advisories in relation to Bahamas ratification of the MLC 2006 and its implementation through national maritime legislation.
Antigua - MLC 2006 compliance resources
29/04/2012
Regulations and advisories in relation to Antigua's ratification of MLC 2006 and implementation through its national maritime legislation.
807 - 01/12 - High Rainfall - Brazil
20/01/2012
788 - 10/11 - Withdrawal of concession allowing unrestricted movement of Philippine crew - Brazil
07/10/2011
Further to our Loss Prevention Bulletin 786 - 09/11 dated 23
Arrest of Ships in USA
06/08/2010
Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (2009) - USA
More jurisdictions require maintaining vessel response plans