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No Requirement for Vessels to Submit Seafarers' Nucleic Test Results before Calling Chinese Ports

12/12/2022

The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the latest advice from Club correspondents Huatai Marine relating to the Chinese government's new policy on improving epidemic prevention and control measures, a new version of Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Ports and Their Frontline Personnel (the 12th edition)

A Direct Order Can Cost in Court

03/11/2022

Can a crewmember who sustains an injury while following the orders of a supervisor be held responsible for their own negligence in carrying out those orders? Rosa Ostrom, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, and Jennifer Porter, the UK P&I Club, wade through the various jurisdictional takes on the Direct Order doctrine. 

MPA Singapore Port Marine Circular No.19

08/09/2022

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore recently issued Port Marine Circular No.19 of 2022 which introduced a requirement for all non-vaccinated crew arriving in Singapore after 28th August to perform a pre-departure COVID test 2 days before arrival and hold valid travel insurance which covers them for all COVID risks. 

Maritime Labour Convention 2006 - Amendments of 2022

22/08/2022

During the 110th session of the International Labour Conference, additional amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC 2006) were approved.

AMSA Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) in Australia on Hours of Work and Rest, May & June 2022

05/05/2022

The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the update below from the Club's Correspondents in Australia.

Inflated Medical Damages in California State Courts: A brief analysis of Howell v. Hamilton Meats and how to prevent "unreasonable" costs

14/12/2021

In a costly new trend, California plaintiffs' attorneys refer clients to expensive, lien-based medical providers to get around Howell v Hamilton Meats decision

Relationships Matter: Harbor worker's claim against vessel owner precluded under the LHWCA and the "Borrowed Servant" Doctrine

14/12/2021

Owners often rely on repair vendors or unions to help crews meet STCW work hour requirements, given limited port time and extra hours on duty for inland transits.

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment: It can happen on your ship, so be prepared

14/12/2021

There are so many legal, medical and other terms used when talking about rape and sexual assault, navigating the issue can be difficult and confusing, to say the least; this article reviews the definitions and examine the differences between sexual assault and sexual harassment.

UK Club Live Webinar (Series 18): Bridge Watchkeeping

21/09/2021

The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar on the subject of bridge watchkeeping which received an overwhelming response with over 1800 registrations from 78 countries - watch the webinar today.

Book Launch - Maritime Team Dynamics: 'Lessons from the Flight Deck'

16/09/2021

As an extension of the UK Club's dedication to safety our Loss Prevention team are proud to have launched a new book focusing on the imperative nature of human element training; the book - Maritime Team Dynamics: 'Lessons from the Flight Deck' - was created in partnership with CAE - the leaders in civil aviation training.

Crew change in anchorage

23/08/2021

Following the restrictions on travel imposed since March 2020 to deal with the spread of Covid-19, ship owners and managers have hunted for alternative locations for crew changes on ships.

UK MCA: Hazard reporting guidance

05/08/2021

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued guidance for ship owners and operators about the types of hazards that should be reported to the Agency.

ICS publishes COVID-19 Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers

19/07/2021

This Guidance addresses legal, liability and insurance issues that could potentially arise for shipowners from or in connection with vaccinations of crew for coronavirus (COVID-19).

IG P&I FAQ: Vaccination of Seafarers

19/07/2021

This publication answers some frequently asked questions (FAQ's) relating to P&I Club Cover and the vaccination of seafarers

Day of the Seafarer 2021

23/06/2021

The International Day of the Seafarer is a rare opportunity for the industry to educate, raise awareness and "showcase" the vital work of seafarers - those who keep the World supplied with essential and non-essential goods

Lessons Learnt: Fall in Cargo Hold

16/06/2021

In this lessons learnt video the crew were instructed to clean the vessel's cargo holds in preparation for the next cargo, during the procedure a seaman on top of the staging fell down suffering serious injuries.

ICS publishes Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers

08/06/2021

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has recently published Coronavirus (COVID-19): Roadmap for Vaccination of International Seafarers setting out procedures for all stakeholders to facilitate crew inoculation during the pandemic.

Crew Health Advice: Panic Disorders

04/06/2021

A life at sea entails dangers that are not present in many other occupations, this advice outlines what a panic disorder is, the symptoms to looks for, the characteristics of such disorders, the treatments and how seafarers can get help

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal, Liability and Insurance Issues arising from Vaccination of Seafarers

25/03/2021

This article contains two documents from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) offering guidance on legal, liability and insurance issues that could potentially arise for shipowners from or in connection with vaccinations of crew for coronavirus (COVID-19) and a practical guide for Seafarers and Shipping Companies on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations

Chinese Ports: Reporting Abnormal Health Conditions of Crewmembers

18/02/2021

UK Club Correspondent Huatai Marine have provided the below Circular (available in both English and Chinese)

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