The UK P&I Club has applauded the European Harbour Masters' Committee (EHMC) for its release of a new DVD entitled "The Missing Link, improving the mooring process". The UK Club has for a long time been very concerned about the number and severity of accidents which occur when ships are under tow or are engaged in mooring alongside. Even fatalities to crew and to shoreside mooring gangs are not rare occurrences while far too many incidents result in injuries that will end a seafarer's or stevedore's career.
Three per cent general increase for 2012
20/10/2011
At their Board meeting in Athens on 17th October, our Directors decided that premium rating should be increased by three percent for 2012. This decision was taken in response to continuing underlying claims inflation. Although the frequency of claims had reduced significantly in 2009, 2010 and 2011, the average cost per claim has continued to increase over this period.
Circular 13/11: Annual General Meeting
18/10/2011
788 - 10/11 - Withdrawal of concession allowing unrestricted movement of Philippine crew - Brazil
07/10/2011
Further to our Loss Prevention Bulletin 786 - 09/11 dated 23
Following to the Club's notice and distribution of the electronic version of Best Management Practice 4 (BMP4) the hard copy format is now available...
Education and awareness
30/09/2011
Club events in London, Singapore and New Jersey this month have sought to bring insight and understanding to Members on a variety of professional and operational subjects. This week saw the 34th celebration of World Maritime Day taking the theme: "Piracy: orchestrating the response". The IMO aim to highlight the efforts made to meet the challenges of modern-day piracy to the wider public, as well as guiding operators toward best practice in prevention.
TB36 - Quick Closing and Self Closing Valves
29/09/2011
The Club's Risk Assessors are increasingly aware of poorly maintained or poorly operated Quick Closing and Self Closing Valves. This is a dangerous occurrence that may have catastrophic consequences in the event of an incident. Technical Bulletin 36 highlights these shortcomings, their potential consequences and recommends preferred operation.
The Thomas Miller Americas Bodily Injury Team Round Table brought together our Members' executives, both here in the United States and abroad, who have a special focus on bodily injury issues.
Circular 11/11: Annual General Meeting
26/09/2011
This circular provides details of the AGM of the Club in Athens on 17th October 2011 and the
Council Regulation (EU) No
PEME News - Poland
22/09/2011
With reference to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Alert 11-01 the Club wishes to reiterate advice given in the previous Bulletin 645 to increase awareness to potential claims that may arise from fuel switching issues
NEWS - Dredging work - Santos, Brazil
14/09/2011
The main navigational channel into the Port of Santos is due to be dredged to a projected depth of 15m. For this to happen two large rock are required to be removed.
ECDIS - Navigational and claims issues
12/09/2011
The mandatory introduction of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems is seen as a major step forward in safe ship operation and protection of the environment
It has come to the attention to the Club that some customs officials in Argentine ports are strengthening their resolve in the execution of their duties.
Death at Sea - Worldwide
09/09/2011
In a previous incident, where the master of a vessel obtained professional medical advice on the storage of a deceased crewmember while at sea, the master was provided with incorrect.