Troubling news for cruise line operators with the groundbreaking Franza ruling. Jana Byron explains what happened.
Injuries in heavy weather
18/06/2015
Working on deck in heavy weather conditions is dangerous, and should only be considered if essential to the safety of the ship and crew. Linda Wright reviews heavy weather incidents and suggestions for safer working in heavy weather.
New Alternative Planning Criteria (APC) service is available for non-tank vessels transiting Western Alaska waters
China's revised marine pollution regulation abolishes SPRO approval process, but SPROs are still required to comply with all legal requirements.
LLMC 1996, 2012 amendment - FAQs
22/05/2015
The Limits of liability under the original LLMC 1996 protocol have been increased by 51% prompted by a number of high profile bunker pollution incidents, notably the Pacific Adventurer incident of Queensland, Australia in 2009.
2015 has seen increased reporting of maritime casualties in the Mediterranean, as vessels carrying refugees from North Africa and the Middle East get into difficulties. Michael Ritter explains.
Project Cargo Matters - Chinese Translation
18/05/2015
The UK P&I Club has joined forces with leading marine cargo insurer Allianz AGCS Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) to publish new practical guidance for shipowners and operators on how to carry heavy-lift and project cargoes safely at sea. Recent incidents with such cargoes have led to significant ship and cargo losses as well as multi-million dollar claims for consequential project delays.
UK P&I Club ("The UK Club"), one of the leading shipping protection and indemnity mutual insurers, announces its financial results for year ended 20 February 2015.
Circular 6/15: Review of Open Policy Years
11/05/2015
At their meeting in May 2015, the Directors closed the 2012 policy year. The small deficit was met from the reserves. Open years developing in line with expectations
The Hong Kong Government Environmental Protection Department has implemented restrictions on burning fuel oil whilst berthed alongside within the port limits of Hong Kong.
Press Release Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club launch three new pocket checklist mobile apps.
26/03/2015
Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club launch three new pocket checklist mobile apps.