Ivory Coast ports closure - 14th April
14/04/2011
Conversation this morning with our colleagues at Budd Abidjan confirmed that Ivory Coast major ports (Abidjan and San Pedro) remained shut for the time being. Activity has not resumed yet and until the calm will come back, it will not be safe for the people to move to the Ports - Furthermore, no ships have entered the port and in this area, no fighting occurred.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 14th April
14/04/2011
Our ports update has been abbreviated to show just those terminals where damage and or interruption has been reported. A spreadsheet listing the status of all terminals for which we have reports is attached to this update.
Member Survey 2011 (Editorial 14th April)
14/04/2011
The UK P&I Club values your views about its product and services. Next month we will be carrying out a survey of our Members and their brokers to find out their opinions of the UK P&I Club. The survey findings will provide valuable feedback to help us refine our product and services.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 13th April
13/04/2011
Our ports update has been abbreviated to show just those terminals where damage and or interruption has been reported. A spreadsheet listing the status of all terminals for which we have reports is attached to this update.
UK Club seminar in Istanbul - 13th April
13/04/2011
On 13th April, the UK P&I and UK Defence Clubs hosted a joint seminar at the Moda Yacht Club in Istanbul which focused on topical risk and liability issues for their Members and the wider shipping community. After the seminar a cocktail reception was held for the participants and their wives and partners.
The ports of Chiba, Kashima, Onahama and Sendai have reported damage and interruption to a number of their terminals. Individual details on terminal damage and/or interruption as at 12th April 2011 are set out below.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 12th April
12/04/2011
Our ports update has been abbreviated to show just those terminals where damage and or interruption has been reported. A spreadsheet listing the status of all terminals for which we have reports is attached to this update.
The ports of Chiba, Kashima, Onahama and Sendai have reported damage and interruption to a number of their terminals. Individual details on terminal damage and/or interruption as at 11th April 2011 are set out below.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 11th April
11/04/2011
Our ports update has been abbreviated to show just those terminals where damage and or interruption has been reported. A spreadsheet listing the status of all terminals for which we have reports is attached to this update.
The ports of Chiba, Kashima, Onahama and Sendai have reported damage and interruption to a number of their terminals. Individual details on terminal damage and/or interruption as at 6th April 2011 are set out below.
From the 1st April this year a new agreement in respect of seafarers' pay and compensation for service in the area off Somalia takes effect. Discussions between the ITF and the Joint Negotiating Group of employers' associations during the course of March arrived at an agreement to maintain the existing High Risk Area off Somalia and create a new Extended Risk Zone into the Arabian Sea and north Indian Ocean.
Japan - Emergency contacts w/c 11th April
07/04/2011
Please be rest assured that all of the staff and family members of the UK P&I Club Japan Branch as well ISS P&I were safe and have started the work in our office today in usual way. You may therefore contact us through the usual channels, however in case you have found it difficult to do so, please switch to the number on emergency lists as per attached or the London emergency contact list.
The ports of Chiba, Kashima, Onahama and Sendai have reported damage and interruption to a number of their terminals. Individual details on terminal damage and/or interruption as at 6th April 2011 are set out below.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 6th April
06/04/2011
Whilst most Japanese ports are open, a number of the terminals within their area of operations are not. An extensive list of those ports and terminals and their respective status is contained here together with a map of Japanese ports and corresponding contact numbers. Details on individual terminal damage have also been posted on our website.
The ports of Chiba, Kashima, Onahama and Sendai have reported damage and interruption to a number of their terminals. Individual details on terminal damage and/or interruption as at 4th April 2011 are set out below.
Japan ports update - 4th April - wet bulk
04/04/2011
Whilst most Japanese ports are open, a number of the terminals within their area of operations are not. An extensive list of those ports and terminals and their respective status is contained here together with a map of Japanese ports and corresponding contact numbers.
John Ferrie (Obituary - 4th April 2011)
04/04/2011
It is with great sadness that we have to report that our colleague John Ferrie died on March 22nd aged 73. John had worked for Thomas Miller Americas (TMA) San Francisco from 1986 through to 2002.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 1st April
31/03/2011
Update for 31st March remains unchanged for 1st April. Whilst most Japanese ports are open, a number of the terminals within their area of operations are not. An extensive list of those ports and terminals and their respective status is contained here together with a map of Japanese ports and corresponding contact numbers.
Although it is two weeks since the tragic earthquake and tsunami took place in Japan the repercussions for shipping and international trade continue. A number of ports in the north east of Japan have been severely damaged and some individual terminals are inoperable.. . . . The UK Club continues to collate the latest information and advices on the situation in its Japan earthquake resources page.
Japan ports update - wet bulk - 30th March
30/03/2011
Whilst most Japanese ports are open, a number of the terminals within their area of operations are not. An extensive list of those ports and terminals and their respective status is contained here together with a map of Japanese ports and corresponding contact numbers.