Members should ensure that full, accurate and timely disclosure of all weapons and ammunition on board entered vessels are made to the relevant authorities.
MARPOL Annex VI reduction programme takes another step next year as the global sulphur limit for marine fuels reduces to 3.50%
LP Initiatives
08/12/2011
The UK P&I Club is committed to safety. Its high-level loss prevention programme - the most extensive in the industry - aims to offset rising claims and maintain quality amongst Members.
Tanker Shortage Checklist
08/12/2011
The cause of claims and how to avoid them during pre-loading, loading and unloading.
Chinese Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) issued regulations requiring ship owners and operators to contract with approved SPRO's before entering Chinese ports.
Two vessels entered in the Club have been heavily fined as a result of incorrect defect reporting procedures
LP NEWS - Algeria - port of Bejaia paralyzed
01/12/2011
On the 21st November 2011, the Australian government passed a bill extend penalty provisions for pollution incidents in their waters. As well as expanding existing offence and civil penalty provisions in the Navigation Act 1912 (Navigation Act) and the Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983 (PPS Act).
A recent meeting of Port officials in Owendo, Gabon finalised details of precautions to be taken in an attempt to counter potential port congestion in Gabon resulting from the expected increase of maritime traffic due to the preparations of the soon to be hosted Africa Cup of Nations.
Highlights Issue 22: November 2011
17/11/2011