The UK Club, together with the UK Defence Club, are sponsoring first ever Asian Maritime Law and Arbitration Conference from 10 to 11 April 2014 in Singapore, in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week 2014 and organised by the Maritime Law Association of Singapore (MLAS), jointly with the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA).
The UK Club has set itself the target of completing the cover documentation for every renewing, or newly joined ship by the close of business on the 20th February. If you have not been able to obtain your documentation by Friday 21st February, please call your usual underwriting contact urgently to resolve the matter.
Severe weather conditions in the New York and New Jersey region have forced the temporary closure of our New Jersey office today.
The United States government has published its initial advices on the temporary, partial suspension of sanctions relating to the trade in Iranian oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals and associated services such as insurance.
In June 2013, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that carriers calling at Canadian ports will require a new carrier code to participate in its electronic system for advising cargo information on incoming voyages before arrival. We have since learned that the original deadline for compliance was extended to the 30th January 2014 in the CBSA's Customs Notice 13-020.
Obituary: Mr S. Venkiteswaran
27/12/2013
'Venky' Venkiteswaran (S. Venkiteswaran) who died on 21st December was a most distinguished lawyer (a Senior Advocate or QC) who worked for the transport clubs' interests in India for over 40 years. A brilliant lawyer and charismatic figure, he was the confidante and advisor to many in the Indian transport world and his advice was equally sought by the Government and the Director-General of Shipping.
The latest episode in Vicki's odyssey as a young merchant navy cadet comes from Louise Livingston, senior claims director and head of Thomas Miller Americas' San Francisco office.
Maritime charity donations this Christmas
05/12/2013
In place of Christmas cards the Club is donating to maritime charities this year.
In a public statement of 8th November, the US Coast Guard Sector Anchorage announced increased enforcement of tank vessel response plan (VRP) requirements including monetary penalties for operators in violation of those federal regulations.
I have just reached the halfway point of my voyage and with just over two weeks of the Grand Asia Voyage to go, I am sailing my way to PagoPago at a steady thirteen knots.
Insurance market daily Insurance Day has announced the UK Club's iPandi app as one of the shortlisted entrants for their Technological Initiative of the Year award.
Ahead of the 2014 renewal season we have been working on updating the Club's iPANDI app to bring you new features and improved usability. It takes advantages of some of the changes in iOS 7. We've called it iPandi 1.1 and you can download it for free from the Apple App Store right now.
Thomas Miller Americas were the hosts for the UK Club's seminar on Bills of Lading and Sanctions which took place on October 17 at the TMA offices in New Jersey.
The UK Club is one of the
Day of the Seafarer - 25th June 2013
25/06/2013
Our correspondents in the port of Liepaja, the Balva Insurance Company, have advised they have ceased trading. All Club matters in the port can be referred to the Liepaja office of Pandi Balt.
The UK Club is hosting a specialist forum on the oil and shipping markets for Members, their brokers and other business leaders in Geneva on the 18th June.
Risk Management - The Future: Café-style
07/06/2013
The UK Club's Asia team set out to answer the question "What is the Club doing to help Members reduce claims and premium?"