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US Bodily Injury News December 2010
20/12/2010
This December issue of US Bodily Injury News covers: Round Table Seminar 2010 Practical perspectives on the litigation process, Maintenance rates, Cure obligations, Arbitration clauses, Proving medical expenses in Texas, and Emotional distress claims
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The Club has published its latest Legal Briefing "Comprehensive rights and protection at work" reviewing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and explaining the implications for Members of its adoption into national labour laws.
US Coast Guard published its circular NVIC No 2-10 providing guidance on implementation and enforcement of VRP Final Rule requirements. A correction and further update to Annex 4 of Club Circular 12/10 is provided below. An amendment has been made to the previously circulated Donjon Smit contract. This circular refers to Club Circular 12/10 and a similar circular is to be issued by all Group clubs.
Limit on Special War Risks P&I cover for 2009 policy year remains US$500 million. "Bio-Chem" exclusion remains and a supplementary cover for "Bio-Chem" risks in respect of crew & legal costs limited at US$30 million continues to be available. A portion of these covers is provided in accordance with the requirements of the US Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Act), as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIRA) of 2007.
Circular 17/10 Annex - Certificate of Cover
29/09/2010
The compulsory insurance provisions of the amended Filipino Migrant Workers Act should come into force before the end of October 2010. P&I cover does not extend to all of the compulsory insurance provisions of the Act, nor cover seafarers directly. Manning & recruitment agencies need to evidence compliance with these compulsory insurance provision before POEA issues an overseas employment certificate.
The compulsory insurance provisions of the amended Filipino Migrant Workers Act should come into force before the end of October 2010. P&I cover does not extend to all of the compulsory insurance provisions of the Act, nor cover seafarers directly. Manning & recruitment agencies need to evidence compliance with these compulsory insurance provision before POEA issues an overseas employment certificate. This circular refers to previous circular 9/10 (June 2010).
The Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS)
20/09/2010
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 which lays down a comprehensive regime of law and order in the world's oceans and seas establishing rules governing all uses of the oceans and their resources. It enshrines the notion that all problems of ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be addressed as a whole.
TB34 - Bulk cargo monitoring
18/09/2010
This circular provides details of the AGM of the Club in Bermuda on 26th October 2009 and the arrangements for voting by proxy.