London
25/07/2024
Contact our UK P&I London Office for more information on our Shipowners Liability Insurance or to lodge a claim
Circular 17/22: The Price Cap on Russian Oil
09/12/2022
The EU, G7 and Australia (the “Price Cap Coalition”) has recently introduced legislation and guidance effective 5 December 2022 intended to maintain the supply of Russian oil to world markets whilst at the same time reducing Russia’s earnings from its oil exports (the “Price Cap Scheme”).
Great Lakes vessels trading is typically performed by dry bulk vessels that carry a variety of cargoes including ores, limestone, salt, cement, sand, grain, coal and gypsum. This article provides some insight into commercial shipping on the Great Lakes and some of what one might expect when transiting the area.
Circular 03/22: General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022, UK Government clarifies insurance for vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters
Ballast Water Management - UK MCA FAQs
03/11/2020
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has released a set of Ballast Water Management FAQs Updated in October 2020, which we are sharing for the members and the wider shipping community
The New Rules on Disclosure and Volcafe
16/05/2019
Practical Issues in The Pursuit and Defence of Cargo Claims
How Important Is Passage Planning?
12/03/2019
On 8 March, the English Admiralty Court in a judgment (ALIZE 1954 & CMA CGM SA v ALLIANZ ELEMENTAR VERSICHERUNGS AG AND OTHERS [2019] EWHC 481 (Admlty)) highlighted the utmost importance of careful passage planning by navigational officers on board vessels.
Directors of the UK P&I Club, the leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, have subject to regulatory approval elected Nicholas Inglessis as their new Chairman, succeeding Alan Olivier.
The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency have issued a set of FAQs relating to the IMO's BWMC 2004 which entered into force on 8 September 2017.
Wellness at Sea
14/05/2018
Mental health is an ongoing issue in all walks of life, but in our business we are additionally exposed through the claims we see.
Shipping in an Eco World.
10/05/2018
You cannot escape the "Eco trend" that's taking over. It is no longer an option to be naïve about the impact you are having on the planet, whether that be on a personal or business level.
Abandoned Cargo
22/02/2018
The issue of abandoned cargo is exactly what it says on the tin, cargo that has been abandoned - most commonly (but not exclusively) at the port of discharge.
2018 Rulebook
20/02/2018
The UK Club 2018 Rulebook has been published for the use of Members
Circular concerning the implementation of financial certification requirements in accordance with the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ("MLC").
Madlene Wangrau of UK P&I Club, discusses the issue of biofouling and how shipowners and crew can benefit by reducing its risk.
iPad Ready?
08/01/2018
Do you and your team have access to iPandi? This iPad based app to provides up to date underwriting information for members and their insurance brokers, even when on the move.
The UK P&I Club, a leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community, has announced its intention to establish a new European subsidiary in the Netherlands.
Risk Ahoy! Launch
13/09/2017
On Tuesday 12th September during London International Shipping Week the Loss Prevention Team unveiled their new risk awareness game 'Risk Ahoy!" to over 100 delegates from all walks of the maritime sector.
Safety at Sea Awards 2017
13/09/2017
Distinction in maritime safety and secure working practices were highlighted at the Safety at Sea Awards held last night at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Park Lane.
UK Club golf day- Tuesday 22nd August
25/08/2017
The annual UK P&I Club golf day was held at the New Zealand Golf Club in Woking, Surrey on Tuesday 22nd August 2017.