The Insurance Distribution Directive apply in the EU/EEA from 1st October 2018.
Vessels entering Suzhou and Nantong ECA Area in Yangtze River Delta ECA to use fuel with sulphur content not exceeding 0.5% m/m as from 1 October 2018
Ships in respect of which claims have been filed can be sought in the attached pdf document.
Fishing vessels may not always be relied upon to keep a good lookout, manoeuvre as expected or display the correct lights and signals where catching fish may be prioritised over compliance with the COLREGS
The Club has been recently advised of an arbitration award which concerns obtaining counter-security pursuant to Clause (9) of the 2011 Inter-Club Agreement (ICA).
The ICA, or to give it its full name The Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement, is an IG approved clause for the apportionment of cargo claims. It aims to provide a mechanism by which claims can be quickly apportioned between owners and charterers without the need for costly or extensive litigation. It also contains provisions for security and time bars for notification of claims.
Review of cabotage in Australia
06/09/2018
Alistair Sullivan of Thomas Miller Law provides an overview on the current position on cabotage trading in Australia.
Vessels in Yangtze River Delta ECA to use fuel with sulphur content not exceeding 0.5% m/m as from 1 October 2018.
We have been seeing an increase in cases where vessels calling at California ports are issued deficiencies by inspectors from the State Lands Commission.
Seafarers, who are often exposed to adverse working conditions with multiple stressors, are a population at acute risk of panic attacks.
Ships in respect of which claims have been filed can be sought in the attached pdf document.
Circular 9/18: The cost of Hybrid
22/08/2018
The Club has completed the redemption of its $100 million hybrid bond.
New Zealand - Biofouling Update
17/08/2018
The UK Club have received the following update from local correspondents P&I Services Limited, regarding biofouling regulations in New Zealand.
The Club has recently been notified by our correspondent in Australia, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, of an increase in fines for those polluting Australian waters.
Update on Venezuela's monetary reconversion
16/08/2018
The UK Club have received the following update from local correspondents Globalpandi, regarding Venezuela's monetary reconversion and what it means for Members.
Contracts in Indonesia
16/08/2018
Contracts in Indonesia - on 31st August 2015, in the case of PT Bangun Karya Pratama Lestari v Nine AM Ltd, the Indonesian Supreme Court handed down a decision that a contract not drafted in the Indonesian language is null and void.
This Solvency and Financial Condition Report ("SFCR") covers the Business and Performance of The United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association (Bermuda) Limited ("UKB") and The United Kingdom Mutual Assurance Association (Europe) Limited ("UKE")
Iran Sanctions Update 15 August 2018
15/08/2018
We refer to the Club's update on Iran sanctions of 26th June 2018, regarding the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ("JCPOA") and to re-impose secondary sanctions.
ITOPF Brochure
13/08/2018
1155 - 08/18 - Fish Farm Claims in China
09/08/2018
UK Club Correspondents Huatai have confirmed 71 Allision incidents involving Chinese fish farms and ships entered with International Group Clubs in 2017. Lanshan recorded the vast majority of these incidents.