Risk Focus: Safe LNG Bunkering Operations
10/10/2019
The advent of the 2020 global sulphur cap regulation has been driving marine engine technology towards achieving environmental compliance.
Mineral Ban in Indonesia
10/10/2019
Members may have been aware of the looming ban on raw nickel ore export s out of Indonesia, as governed by Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) No. 11 of 2019 which was to take effect from January 1, 2020.
A fully loaded bulk carrier was proceeding at full sea speed on a south westerly course in the Mediterranean Sea in conditions of heavy weather.
Douala, Cameroon: Port Profile update
20/09/2019
The UK Club have received the attached updated port profile for Douala, Cameroon, including new information regarding armed guards at anchorage.
The UK Club has received the following update from Oasis P&I Services Company Ltd., regarding breach of low-sulphur fuel requirements in ECA in China.
The USCG recently published a final rule establishing increased limits under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Northern Cyprus: Reminder of restrictions on vessel calls to Famagusta, Karavostasi and Kyrenia
12/09/2019
Members are reminded that the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus issued an Order in 1974 (Order P.I
UK P&I Club announces aviation standard human element safety training initiative with CAE
10/09/2019
The UK Club has announced today at London International Shipping Week (LISW) that it had worked with CAE, the global leader in civil aviation training, on a human element safety training initiative based on aviation standards. The initiative will make available CAE's comprehensive Maritime Crew Resource Management (MCRM) learning materials and Train the Trainer support to all UK P&I Club Members.
The UK Club working with CAE, the global leader in civil aviation training, on a human element safety training initiative based on aviation standards.
Enclosed space fatality
05/09/2019
Vessel Type: Bulk carrier
Legal Briefing: IMO Ballast Water Management - The lay of the land as September 2019 approaches
05/09/2019
This Legal Briefing will look at some questions Members may have relating to these two regulations as 8 September 2019 approaches, and end with brief guidance on P&I Club cover for claims arising out of breaches of these BWM regulations.
Stowaways In South Africa update
30/08/2019
The Club's South African correspondents, P&I Associates South Africa, have provided an update on stowaways in South African ports. On Monday 19 August, the Senior Immigration Officer in Durban advised that as of immediate effect, no stowaways would be permitted to be landed in South Africa.