China - Bulk Cargo Shortage at Loading Port
28/04/2021
Our local correspondents in China, Huatai Marine, have provided the following update on cases where a claim is made for shortage on the ground of short loading at the loading port, despite the shortage of discharged quantity not exceeding 0.5%.
When Members face a serious incident which could lead to litigation, they should immediately contact their local P&I Club representative and begin collecting evidence; this article will assist Members with this task
This document considers an incident presented to the English High Court in 2002, in which the link between the passage plan and seaworthiness was not used for determining if the vessel was seaworthy, unlike that of the CMA CGM Libra in 2020
Fairlead Group Empowers the Maritime Industry to Fight Back Against Fraudulent and Exaggerated Personal Injury Claims
This press release highlights the new episode from the UK Club's 'Ask an Expert' video series, this time exploring the topic of grain contamination claims
Ask an expert: Grain Cargo claims
25/02/2021
In the latest ask an expert video expert Chris Ellyatt, Consultant, Food & Agricultural Commodities, CWA explores the topic of grain cargo claims
Phone-a-Friend with Richard Barnes
16/11/2020
In this video the supercargo expert Richard Barnes speaks on the various practical challenges related to the operating of a chemical tanker
Phone-A-Friend with Stephen Mackin
16/11/2020
In this video the lawyer Stephen Mackin speaks on the various legal issues related with chemical tanker claims and about liquid cargoes in general
The UK P&I Club recently held a webinar on the subject of Chemical Tanker Claims, the webinar was a great success with more than 1000 registrations from over 58 countries
California recently amended its state workers compensation laws to create a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 injuries arise out of an employment relationship and are compensable
QCR Autumn 2020: London Arbitration 3/20
24/09/2020
Arbitration tribunal clarifies that a written notification under the Inter-Club Agreement does not need to refer to the ICA nor include details of the cargo claim and the claim amount for it to be valid
The additional cover is offered at no additional premium.
The Mississippi remains difficult to navigate, prone to high water, and thus perpetually awash with high value claims.
Covid-19 & Club Cover - FAQs
06/04/2020
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has generated a significant number of enquiries and questions from Members in recent weeks
Claims management
23/03/2020
Shipowners rely on their P&I clubs to handle liability claims financially and administratively
Letter of Indemnity seminar- Geneva
01/11/2018
The UK P&I Club, in conjunction with the Propeller Club of Geneva, hosted a talk on LOIs at La Mère Royaume, Geneva, on 25th October.
Posidonia Cup 2018
07/06/2018
Stay informed on China's Oil Pollution Compensation Fund with updates on claims procedures and guidelines
Philippines - Angkla Seafarers' Protection Act (Anti-Ambulance Chasing Act) - Republic Act No. 10706
08/12/2015
The Angkla Seafarers' Protection Act, also known as the Anti-Ambulance Chasing Act, was signed into law in the Philippines in November 2015.
LLMC 1996, 2012 amendment - FAQs
22/05/2015
The Limits of liability under the original LLMC 1996 protocol have been increased by 51% prompted by a number of high profile bunker pollution incidents, notably the Pacific Adventurer incident of Queensland, Australia in 2009.