This circular provides general guidance to Members on the EU General Data Protection Regulation as relevant to the UK Club and its Members
MARPOL Annex V Garbage Record Book - Liberia Publishes two new Garbage Record Books for Ships
27/02/2018
The amendments include revised guidelines and format for the Garbage Record Book (GRB) required to be maintained on board ships. The new revised GRB is divided into Parts I & II.
The UK P&I Club have received the following update on the illegal transportation of oil in tankers in Venezuela from lawyers, Matheus & Ulloa.
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) recently issued Policy Letter 18-02 providing guidelines for evaluating potential courses of action when a vessel bound for a U.S. port has an inoperable ballast water management/treatment system (BWMS/BWTS).
Lessons Learnt: Hydraulic Oil Spill
22/02/2018
Leaks from hydraulic systems associated with cargo hold hatch covers, cranes, pumps and other deck machinery are a common cause of oil spill incidents.
Abandoned Cargo
22/02/2018
The issue of abandoned cargo is exactly what it says on the tin, cargo that has been abandoned - most commonly (but not exclusively) at the port of discharge.
Ships in respect of which claims have been filed can be sought in the attached pdf document.
2018 Rulebook
20/02/2018
The UK Club 2018 Rulebook has been published for the use of Members
A case which may impact upon shipowners' liability for doctors instructed to carry out Pre-employment Medical Examinations, and for doctors onboard their ships.
QCR Winter 2017: A consideration of the exemptions available to the carrier under Article IV 4, Rules 2(b) and 2(q) of the Hague Visby Rules
QCR Spring 2017: Clarification of Owner's duty to exercise due diligence under the Hague Visby Rules in the context of a main engine breakdown.
A case offering additional guidance on the application of the ICA
Can Owners recover Kidnap & Ransom insurance premiums from Charterers under BIMCO Piracy Clause? Case: Dry Log Bulk Carriers v Phaethon International Co SA
QCR Autumn 2017: When alleging unseaworthiness, the party making the allegation must be able to show some foundation for the allegation.
QCR Autumn 2017: When is a salvage operation considered to have been terminated for the purpose of article 23 of the Salvage Convention?
Circular concerning the implementation of financial certification requirements in accordance with the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ("MLC").
God Almighty
15/02/2018
Is it time for everyone to admit that global warming is upon us? If so, "Act of God" or Foreseeable risk? The more frequent occurrences of natural disasters have certainly led to safety concerns by many ship owners.
Chinese New Year 2018
14/02/2018
Kung hei fat choy/Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Panama Canal Update
09/02/2018
The UK P&I Club have received the following update from local correspondents C. Fernie and Co, regarding the Panama Canal.