Increase in California arrival fees
06/04/2017
Vessel Fee Increased to $1,000 Effective April 1, 2017.
While corrosion is a chemical process, in some cases it is caused, or reinforced by, microbiological activity, this is a type of local corrosion where bacteria show a fast development, producing chemical agents that accelerate the corrosion process.
Development of Taman sea port
31/03/2017
Taman sea port is expected to become the second largest port in the Southern region of Russia.
Loading at Kavkaz - Demurrage claims
31/03/2017
The number of claims for demurrage arising out of the loading of bulk cargoes at Kavkaz increases proportionally to the growing cargo turnover.
Brazilian Meat Import Ban
30/03/2017
On 17 March 2017, a Brazilian Federal Police investigation codenamed Carne Fraca ("Weak Flesh" in Portuguese) launched in 2015 became public, leading to many countries imposing bans on Brazilian meat products.
Zambales charges - Philippines
30/03/2017
The Club has been made aware of shipowners being issued charges from the local government of Zambales for the transit of their vessels through coastal waters in recent weeks.
Petar Modev, Senior Loss Prevention Executive at UK P&I Club, in conjunction with CWA International, advises on the safe carriage of soya beans.
Further to the Spanish Government passing the Stevedores Port Law reform last Friday, 24 FEB 17, the Club has learnt of the following strikes to be called by Spanish stevedores at all Spanish Ports.
The Club was recently involved in another case of kidnapping crew members in West Africa.
Mental health seminars India
17/02/2017
Senior Loss Prevention Advisor Captain Anuj Velankar recently represented the UK P&I Club at seminars held on the 8th and 10th of February in Mumbai and Chennai.
The Panama Canal Authority issued and released the attached Advisory to Shipping No. A-04-2017 regarding manoeuvring requirements in Panama Canal waters.
It has come to the Club's attention that there is a new email scam looking to obtain funds by fraudulent payment diversion. Members are reminded of the importance of properly scrutinising emails and addresses before replying.
Wellness at Sea Conference - Singapore
25/01/2017
Dr. Glennda Canlas, Medical Director of Halcyon Marine Healthcare Systems, and co-author of the UK P&I Club's "Mental Health" booklet recently met with Capt Anuj Velankar of our Singapore office at the Sailors' Society Wellness at Sea conference held in Singapore.
Press Release: UK P&I's David Nichol joins Greece team as Regional Loss Prevention Executive
18/01/2017
UK P&I's David Nichol joins Greece team as Regional Loss Prevention Executive
ECM Client Alert 25-2016: USCG Issues Type Approval to 2 More Ballast Water Treatment Systems
05/01/2017
On 23 December, 2016, the US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the second U.S. Coast Guard Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate.
The Club has been informed of a number of National Governments advising their citizens about unrest in Venezuela.
Sailors' Society met with the Loss Prevention and Crew Health team to present their End of year report 2016.
Risk Focus: Engine Room Fires
05/12/2016
The UK Club has teamed up with experts in forensic investigation, Burgoynes, to produce the latest Risk Focus on Engine Room Fires. Engine room fires are one of the most common fires on ships owing to the presence of a wide range of sources of fuel, sources of ignition and running machinery. An extended period of time on board a ship without a fire incident can lead to complacency and a failure to prioritise fire prevention measures and simulated fire incident practices.
On 2 December, the USCG issued the first USCG Ballast Water Management System Type Approval Certificate to Norwegian manufacturer, Optimarin AS, the attached ECM Maritime Services Client alert 24-2016 reports.
The Club has been informed of a rise in the number of attempted thefts from Vessels in the anchorage of Tianjin Port, China