The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar to explore the unique challenges and trends in the Brazilian shipping industry, highlighting the significant role the Brazilian shipowning community has played in the Club’s development over nearly 70 years.
Webinar Overview
Brazil is a world-class shipping hub, but trading to and from its regions presents unique challenges for both domestic and foreign-flagged ships. This webinar examined current shipping trends in Brazil and provided valuable insights to assist with smooth sailing. The event received excellent feedback, with one attendee commenting, “It was really a great webinar and excellent speakers.”
Key Discussions
Highly experienced and qualified speakers addressed major topics of interest for the international and local shipping industry from the P&I standpoint:
- Cargo Operations in Brazil: The Club’s closest partners in Brazil shared their extensive experience in addressing common issues faced by shipowners and charterers, including customs issues with a focus on SISCARGO and an overview of the bill to open Brazilian cabotage to international ships and crews.
- P&I Risks in Brazil: In-house experts provided an overview and analysis of the most common P&I risks, including CT-e for coastal trade, delivery of cargo without the original bill of lading due to complex customs regulations, highlights on the unique Brazilian pollution liability system, and an overview of Charterers’ Liability Cover.
- Brazil Oil & Gas Projects: The Club’s oldest and largest Brazilian Member reviewed the state of deep water oil & gas projects on the PRESAL, discussing related risks and offshore coverage.
The webinar received positive feedback with one attendee commenting:
"It was really a great webinar and excellent speakers"