Test table
06/10/2010
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.
Thomas Miller has appointed Mark Matthews to reinforce its underwriting team serving the Greek memberships of the UK P&I and UK Defence Clubs, with effect from 20th September.
IMO Convention on Recycling of Ships
01/10/2010
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules regarding negligent stowage (Art. 3.2).
Jurisprudence on Intrpretation of the Hague-VIsby Rules regarding the evidentiary value of the bill of lading (Art. 3.4).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-VIsby Rules regarding the obligation to make the ship seaworthy (Art. 3.1).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules regarding the obligation to properly care for the goods. (Art. 3.2).
Jurisprudence on interpratation of the Hague-Visby Rules: duty to load and discharge the cargo
30/09/2010
Jurisprudence on interpratation of the Hague-Visby Rules in regards to the duty to load and discharge the cargo (Art. 3.(2)).
Jurisprudence on interpretation of Hague-Visby Rules in regards to Bills of Lading (Art.1,b).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of Hague-Visby Rules in regards to excepted perils (Art. 4.2).
Jurisprudence on interpretation of Hague-Visby Rules in regards to limitation of liability (Art.4.5).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules in regards to due diligence (Art. 3.1).
Jurisprudence on Interpretation of the Hague-Visby Rules in regards to cargoworthiness (Art. 3.1(c)).
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).
International Group Agreement 1985
27/09/2010
An agreement dated 20 the February 1985 between P&I Clubs.