The Club has been informed of a rise in the number of attempted thefts from Vessels in the anchorage of Tianjin Port, China
Application Process for MLC Certificates
23/11/2016
The application process for MLC Certificates for UK Club Members is outlined here
2016 Autumn Statement
21/11/2016
The Club's performance over the first six months of the year has been extremely strong. After six months of the year, total notified claims on the prudently reserved 2016 policy year are encouraging with few large claims within the Club or Pool retentions. Claims on prior policy years have also developed favourably. Full details of the Club's half year financials are available in the attached '2016 Autumn Review'.
Circular 18/16: General Meeting Reports
21/11/2016
Circular 18/16 is a Report of the AGM proceedings and resolutions adopted. New Directors elected to the Board and Proposed changes to the Club's governance structure was approved by the Members.
The People's Republic of China ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ("MLC") on 12 November 2015, which was the 68th State to ratify the Convention. The Convention came into force in China on 12 November 2016, one year after the ratification.
What is the future of US Sanctions?
18/11/2016
Freehill Horgan and Mahar LLP analyse the impact the election of Donald Trump as U.S president could have on US Sanctions and foreign policy.
Signum Services
16/11/2016
Signum Services are the in-house investigation department at Thomas Miller & Co and operate as part of the UK P&I Club. Signum offers a unique and bespoke investigation service for the benefit of the Members.
A Royal Welcome
14/11/2016
PEME 20th Anniversary dinner Mumbai
10/11/2016
Our PEME team held a 20th Anniversary dinner at the "Ziya" restaurant, Oberoi Hotel, Mumbai on Thursday 3rd November 2016.
A Guide to Loss Prevention
08/11/2016
We are committed to safety. Our high-level loss prevention programme is the most extensive in the industry. Our full-time, worldwide loss prevention team provides our Members with proactive and inclusive loss prevention support. The team provides technical and operational advice to Members as well as participating in crew seminars and training days.
Circular 17/16: Annual General Meeting
07/11/2016
This circular provides details of the AGM of the Association, which will take place in Zurich at 9am on 19th November 2016 and the arrangements for voting by proxy.
The Club has been recently advised of the strengthening approach of South African Authorities towards stowaways following a recent increase in the number of stowaway attempts in Durban.
Legal Briefing- Antarctic treaty
31/10/2016
The latest briefing from the legal team covers the Antarctic Treaty and its Environment Protocol.
In Vinnlustodin HFVatryggingaffelag Islands HF vs Sea Tank Shipping AS [2016], the English Commercial Court was required to determine a preliminary "Limitation Issue"
Press Release: Hepatitis B - the number one reason for crew failing pre-employment medical tests
28/10/2016
Dr Balaji of Balaji Medical Centre, a clinic which is part of the UK P&I PEME programme, comments on the dangers of hepatitis B, the silent epidemic.
U.S eases '180 Day rule' on trade with Cuba
28/10/2016
On October 14, 2016, the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and Commerce announced further amendments to the Cuban Asset Control Regulations "(CACR") one of which will directly impact international shipping.
AP Companies presentation
27/10/2016
Earlier today the PEME team met with our Russian healthcare providers, AP Companies of Moscow to discuss and review the first year of PEME approval.
Risk Focus: Paint
27/10/2016
The UK Club has teamed up with coating consultants Safinah to produce the latest Risk Focus publication on paint.
The Club has recently dealt with two identical serious arm injuries (Singapore and USA) caused during routine inspections and cleaning inside the main engine scavenge air receivers.
PEME- 20th Anniversary
20/10/2016
This Autumn marks the 20th anniversary of the UK P&I Club PEME Programme. 20 years of medical screening and crew health initiatives is a wonderful achievement for the UK P&I Club and the members who participate in the Programme.