Malaysian Detentions - March 2021
30/03/2021
UK Club correspondents, Spica Services Malaysia, report that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has in the last few days launched an operation named 'Operation Jangkar Haram', which translates to operation anchoring illegally.
This circular informs Members of the approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (the Group) of the TradeLens eBL system.
UK P&I Club will host a live webinar on 8 April (9am ET, 2pm GMT) exploring the current trends for seagoing vessels and the challenges for dry-bulk trade on the Hidrovía - Paraná River in South America.
"Ever Given" Media Statement
26/03/2021
We confirm that the container vessel "Ever Given" which grounded in the Suez Canal at about 0540 UTC on 23 March 2021 is insured by the UK Club, The UK Club has insured the owner of "Ever Given" for certain third party liabilities that might arise from an incident such as this
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
Myanmar: Situation in Country - March 2021
15/03/2021
Further to earlier reports from Spica Services Myanmar on the situation in Country, we have received an updated situation report today.
Risk Focus: Catastrophic machinery failure
15/03/2021
This Risk Focus examines a number of serious incidents in the engine room that have resulted in significant engine damage and subsequent P&I claims.
The Great Lakes, St
When Members face a serious incident which could lead to litigation, they should immediately contact their local P&I Club representative and begin collecting evidence; this article will assist Members with this task
This document considers an incident presented to the English High Court in 2002, in which the link between the passage plan and seaworthiness was not used for determining if the vessel was seaworthy, unlike that of the CMA CGM Libra in 2020
FATCA became law in March 2010 and came into effect on 1st July 2014, the FATCA form has since been updated as of March 2022
Can test: dry coal - below flow point
10/03/2021
Can test of dry coal expected to be below flow point.