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Home News and Resources News News 30 Sep, 2016 Ukraine - Fines for Dirty Ballast Water – Updated Further to our previous new article concerning the access rights of ecological inspectors to vessels fitted with segregated ballast tanks, we have been advised by Club correspondents Dias Marine Consulting PC, Odessa that t
Home News and Resources News News 20 Jun, 2018 Ukraine - Fines for Dirty Ballast Water - Further Update The Club has published a number of articles previously on the situation in the Ukraine regarding access to vessels for ecological inspectors to check certification and take samples of segregated ballast water for ana
Home News and Resources News News 30 Sep, 2016 Mid-Year Review 2016 Following publication of Notice to Members No.16 2016/2017 Class 1 and Class 2 Policy Year Balances and Mid-Year Financial Update you can read our Mid-Year Review 2016 by clicking on: West of England Mid-Year…
Emergency Contact Combined Ratio Home Latest updates Publications Combined Ratio 30 Sept 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Combined Ratio The combined ratio at the half year stage stands at 98. 1% (budget: 99.
Present political situation Members are advised that the political situation in Mindanao is presently very tense (see below map illustrating locations for nickel ore loading in the region). The Philippine Government has declared a state of lawlessness.
Home News and Resources News News 29 Sep, 2016 International Chamber of Shipping - Pilotage, Towage and Mooring Survey 2016 The International Chamber of Shipping is currently running a survey aimed at bridge teams addressing their experiences during pilotage, towage and mooring operations. The purpose of the survey is
Recently #NMI gave away a beautiful 17' Northeaster Dory that our students in Cohort 1 built.
Emergency Contact ASTRA and SPAR SHIPPING: What happens when a time charterer fails to pay timely hire? Home Latest updates News ASTRA and SPAR SHIPPING: What happens when a time charterer fails to pay timely hire?
Home News and Resources News News 21 Sep, 2016 New Loss Prevention Bulletin and Claims Guide – Bunker Quality Disputes When a vessel has been provided with off-specification bunkers the consequences can be severe, possibly leading to the breakdown of the vessel’s machinery. Even if off-specification bunkers do not res
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Argentina – Visa Requirements for Supernumeraries 20 September 2016 Members calling at ports in Argentina should note that the Correspond
Home News and Resources News News 16 Sep, 2016 Social Networking - Twitter The West of England now has an active Twitter account providing our Members and everyone connected with the Club another popular way to get updates about the Club together with other industry related developments. Follow our @WestPandI Twitter
Home News and Resources News News 16 Sep, 2016 North American Emission Control Area: Sulphur in Fuel Content Verification Process Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security Department has implemented a robust programme to ensure that vessels, operating within the waters of the North American Emission Control Area whic
Emergency Contact Crew Health: Maintaining a healthy weight on board Home Latest updates News Crew Health: Maintaining a healthy weight on board 14 Sept 2016 Download Sign up for alerts In today’s world, activities at work and at home are generally less physical than previous generations. Given the proliferation of co
Emergency Contact Advice for Maintaining a Healthy Weight Onboard Home Latest updates Publications Advice for Maintaining a Healthy Weight Onboard 14 Sept 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts People who are overweight are at greater risk of dying prematurely from chronic health problems. Being overweight&
Emergency Contact Guidelines for Overweight Prevention Onboard Merchant Ships Home Latest updates Publications Guidelines for Overweight Prevention Onboard Merchant Ships 14 Sept 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The ship, where seafarers not only work but spend all their time during a voyage, is seen a
IMO Secretary-General video message on this year's theme "Shipping: indispensable to the world".
Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search China – Zika Virus – 2nd Update on Mosquito Eradication Certificates 13 September 2016 Members will already be aware of the Zika preventi
Conventional 2 stroke Marine engines comprise of crankshaft and camshaft, whose combine effect produce large amount of power either to drive a propeller or to generate electrical power for ship. A cam shaft unit is used to drive fuel pump and valve unit of the marine engine In a 2 stroke engine, the rotational speed c
Home News and Resources News News 09 Sep, 2016 Argentina – Supernumeraries not in Possession of a Visa Correspondents Pandi Liquidadores, Buenos Aires have advised the Club of the introduction of new procedures by the Argentinian Migration Authorities for the processing of supernumeraries onboard vessels that are not i
Home News and Resources News News 08 Sep, 2016 Contamination with GMO Cargo – What can be Done? Instances of cargoes of agricultural products being rejected due to the presence of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) are on the increase.
Emergency Contact Evidence Collection Home Latest updates Publications Evidence Collection 7 Sept 2016 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts The Shipowners’ Club insures Members for their liabilities to third parties arising from the operation of ships including, amongst others, liabilities related to perso
Rituals, be it religious or cultural, are often seem strange to outsiders. The story of a bizzare ritual that starts at night in the middle of the sea will leave you with bated breath.
Members are advised that as from 1 September 2016 Singapore is considered a Zika epidemic area and this may affect a vessel's entry into China. As set out in our Member Advisory of 31 August 2016, vessels coming from Zika epidemic areas have to provide a Disinfection Certificate issued by the government or a qualified
Our new cohort gets to know the area of Fairhaven, MA by participating in a Scavenger Hunt!
Home News and Resources News News 02 Sep, 2016 China - Emission Control Areas - Shenzhen Previously the Club has provided advice on the establishment of three Emission Control Areas in China . Although mandatory emission control requirements are due to enter into force at key ports within the Emission Control Areas (E
Emergency Contact Cyber Guidance for Crews Home Latest updates News Cyber Guidance for Crews 2 Sept 2016 Download Sign up for alerts The Club thanks Steven Jones FRSA, specialist in maritime affairs, consultant and writer, for contributing this article. The threats posed by maritime cyber security incidents are increa
The issue It is commonplace that chemical gas cargoes which may potentially be off specification could result in expensive cargo claims as well as additional costs and delays with ensuing disputes between the owners and the charterers. Obtaining a representative sample and applying the most appropriate analytical test