On 23rd July 2022, the Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a statement that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern

The Club was joined by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and MidOcean Wind for presentations and discussion focusing on an overview of the U.S

At their meeting in May 2022, the Directors closed the 2019 policy year. The deficit was transferred to the reserves.

Information and documentation required to efficiently handle your claim.

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate the headlines around the world

The International Group Pooling and GXL Reinsurance contract structure for 2022 has now been finalised.

While Brazil is a world-class shipping hub, trading to and from the regions presents unique challenges to the domestic and foreign-flagged ships calling at Brazil's ports,for both locally-based and overseas Members, the Club's examines current shipping trends in Brazil and provides valuable insight to assist with smooth sailing.

The UK Supreme Court in its judgement issued on 10 November 2021 has upheld the lower Courts' judgments in this case confirming that a defective passage plan can render a vessel unseaworthy

London, 1 November 2021: Thomas Miller Specialty, a global insurance provider across a number of sectors including Marine P&I and Offshore Marine and Energy, has announced that its three year close and collaborative partnership for fixed premium P&I with AIG will end with effect from 1st January 2022; the new collaboration between Thomas Miller Specialty and the UK P&I Club will create a joined up and market leading partnership between two P&I specialists

​Container shipping demand is exceptionally high, especially on the transpacific and Asia-Europe trade routes leading some exporters to charter bulk carriers for carrying containers; this article outlines UK Club advice on the topic

The International Group has approved an updated version of essDOCS's electronic trading system.

For the last four years, hard copies of the UK Club's Rules and Correspondents books have been limited to reduce our impact on the planet

The International Group Pooling and GXL Reinsurance contract structure for 2021 have now been finalised.

Circular 17/20: US Oil Pollution California - Increased criminal penalties for oil spill related offences

The additional cover is offered at no additional premium.

These Guiding Opinions will be of assistance to all Members trading to or from China, or who are currently involved in litigation proceedings in China. 

The Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1976 sets uniform rules relating to the limitation of liability for maritime claims.

A properly laid up ship reduces P&I risks and after lay up the Club will return a portion of Calls to reflect the reduced risk.

Hard copies of the book will only be mailed out to Members who have ordered a copy. If you would like to order a printed version of either the 2020 Rules or the 2020 Correspondents books you can do so here.

Like some other countries, the United States is a federal jurisdiction consisting of a national government and fifty states.  Maritime law is almost exclusively federal statutory or judge-made law but state law is also relevant in certain respects.