Minimum seafarer age under Panama MLC 2006
18/10/2012
Marine Circular 254 and the accompanying provisional "Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance Part 1" (DMLC 1) set out proposed standards in respect of seafarer working conditions under MLC 2006 legislation. Among the requirements it refers to the minimum age for seafarers as 18 which may impact members with trainees or cadets on Panamanian flagged vessels.
Regulations and advisories in relation to Panama's ratification of MLC 2006 and implementation through its national maritime legislation.
This booklet sets out the history of, and some notable events in, the remarkable and long-standing relationship between the Brazilian shipping community and the UK P&I Club.
Bahamas - MLC 2006 compliance resources
30/08/2012
Regulations and advisories in relation to Bahamas ratification of the MLC 2006 and its implementation through national maritime legislation.
The International Group FAQs address questions such as do armed guards prejudice P&I cover and what are 'weapons of war'. Contractual questions relating to armed guards and charterers and issues on general average and ransoms are also covered here.
IMO Press Briefing: 32, August 21, 2012
PROPOSAL IN RELATION TO A SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT pursuant to Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda between The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Limited and its SCHEME CREDITORS (as defined in the Scheme of Arrangement) In an endeavour to ensure that insurance brokers are in a position to advise their clients as to the action they should take, a copy of this document has been sent to all brokers identified by The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Limited (the "Company" or "UKB") and known to have placed business with or on behalf of the Company or to have had dealings with the Company. Further copies of this document can be obtained at the offices of Thomas Miller, 90 Fenchurch Street, London, England EC3M 4ST.
Bermuda Specimen Form of Proxy & Claims Form under letter - Club restructure - September 2012
31/07/2012
The action you should take is set out in the Notice. Whether or not you intend to be present at the Scheme Meeting, you are requested to complete and return the Claim Form and Form of Proxy enclosed with this document in accordance with the instructions and notes contained therein so as to arrive by 5:00 pm (Greenwich Mean Time) on 23 October 2012. Claim Forms and Forms of Proxy may also be handed to the Chairman at the place of the Scheme Meeting before the commencement of the Scheme Meeting.
This letter is being sent to in your capacity as a member of the International Group of P&I Associations (the 'International Group') and as a signatory to the International Group Pooling Agreement (the 'Pooling Agreement'). UKB and UKE are both signatories to the Pooling Agreement.
Section 109 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ('FSMA') requires that a scheme report must accompany an application to the High Court of England and Wales ('the Court') to approve an insurance business transfer scheme. This scheme report should be produced by a suitably qualified independent person (the 'Independent Expert') who has been nominated or approved by the Financial Services Authority ('FSA'). The scheme report should address the question of whether any policyholders impacted by the insurance business transfer are adversely affected to a material extent.
We are writing to you to inform you of the proposed transfer of the insurance and reinsurance business of The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Limited ('UKB') to The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Limited ('UKE'). UKB and UKE are together referred to herein as the 'Club'.
This letter is being sent to you as the Club has identified you as a reinsurer of UKB and/or UKE or a broker of such reinsurer.
Claim no. 5279 of 2012 in the High Court of Justice Chancery Division Companies Court in the matter of Part VII of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and in the matter of: (1) The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Limited (2) The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Europe) Limited
London Olympics Road Freight Guidance
30/06/2012
A Powerpoint presentation by Transport for London giving detailed guidance on the changes to road use and access during the course of the torch relay and London Olympics and Paralympics
Antigua - MLC 2006 compliance resources
29/04/2012
Regulations and advisories in relation to Antigua's ratification of MLC 2006 and implementation through its national maritime legislation.
Regulations and advisories on United Kingdom's ratification of MLC 2006 and its implementation through national maritime legislation.
The EU Council has now agreed a Regulation to implement enhanced sanctions against Iran, including a ban on transport of Iranian crude, petroleum products and petro-chemical products, as was expected in the light of the EU Decision of 23 January. There is now an exception to the insurance ban, for third party and environmental insurance, although only up until 1 July for crude oil and petroleum products and only until 1 May for petro-chemical products. It is not clear whether the position will be reviewed again before those dates.
Financial sanctions & cover
23/02/2012
Members who can trade lawfully with sanctioned countries need to be aware that financial sanctions may restrict the Club's ability to protect them in the event of a P&I incident. The Club has issued
On 23rd January the EU Council published a Decision which prohibits the import, purchase or transport of crude oil, as well as petroleum and petrochemical products from Iran. It also prohibits the provision of insurance relating to their transport.
Update and Overview of Syria Sanctions
02/02/2012
Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 provides a comprehensive regulation overview of the various goods, services and activities in respect of Syria which are currently subject to sanctions. Issued on 18 January 2012, a PDF of the regulation is attached here. An outline of the key items and activities where compliance with EU sanctions is required is set out in the section "Update on sanctioned goods, services and activities as at 18th January 2012" below.