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Can owners accommodate a charterer’s request to switch bills of lading? When an irresistible force meets an immovable object
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Can owners accommodate a charterer’s request to switch bills of lading? When an irresistible force meets an immovable object

Many fires are caused by hot spots not being covered by the required insulation which might have been removed during maintenance.

Which is better? Deck or Engine? A few viewers are interested to join the merchant marine. They have been asking for advice which course to take. Chief MAKOi Seaman VLOG ep 059 Deck or engine? ============ Music: Rêveur by PEYRUIS https://soundcloud.com/peyruis Creative Commons…

Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation
The latest amendments to MARPOL Annex V take effect on 1 March 2018 and require vessels to implement changes associated with the handling, management and record keeping of garbage onboard.

This circular provides general guidance to Members on the EU General Data Protection Regulation as relevant to the UK Club and its Members
It has been well documented for many years that fatigue has been an issue for those working in the marine environment. Numerous studies have been undertaken and changes to the way ships operate have been made to ensure that fatigue is managed as effectively and efficiently as possible.
26 February 2018 TO ALL MEMBERS AND ASSUREDS Dear Sirs Implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 – General Guidance to all Members and Assureds Introduction Regulation (EU) 2016/679 containing the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR” or “Regulation") will come into force on 25 May 2

Lloyd's Register has issued a warning in regards to a recall of Kidde Fire Protection HFC227/Novec 1230 fire extinguishing system chemical agent gas

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), with the Department of State and the U.S. Coast Guard, is issuing the
Increasing use of side agreements to provide alternatives means of calculating salvage award. Home Publications Articles The use of side agreements in LOF/SCOPIC The use of side agreements in LOF/SCOPIC Publications Ian Freeman Published: February 26, 2018 Contact author Download article pdf Image Lloyd’s Open Form (L

Home News and Resources News News 26 Feb, 2018 Renewals 2018/2019 The West of England has had another successful renewal and thanks the Members and their brokers for their continued support during the last 12 months. Whilst maintaining our usual disciplined approach to underwriting, which led to the cancellation of a
Bunker Shortage Home Publications Articles Durban: Bunker Shortage Durban: Bunker Shortage Publications Steamship Mutual Published: February 26, 2018 Contact author Download article pdf Image Club Correspondents in Durban, Shepstone & Wylie report there is no spot bunker fuel available in Durban. See this link for

Emergency Contact United States Coast Guard (USCG) - Vessel Response Plans (VRPS) Home Latest updates Publications United States Coast Guard (USCG) - Vessel Response Plans (VRPS) 26 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Hawaii - Dispersant Tier 1 and Average Most Probable Discharge (AMPD) Coverage effective

I'm planning to do a lot of travelling this summer so it's time to practice with my new equipment. I finally got my spare propellers for my drone so I better rack up some flight time.

The UK P&I Club have received the following update on the illegal transportation of oil in tankers in Venezuela from lawyers, Matheus & Ulloa.

We watched the Pyromusical Competition at the Mall of Asia but from a different perspective. We went aboard the Balangay for a cruise along Manila Bay and watched the fireworks while we anchored off the shore of SM MOA.

On 25 May 2018 a new data protection regulation, GDPR, will enter into force within the EU and EEA area.

Cargo fires occur so infrequently that awareness of the risk can slip under the radar. Yet such an incident on board a vessel can have disastrous consequences

Skuld would like to remind Members that as of 1 January 2018 EU Regulation 2015/757 became fully effective, this regulation is also known as the Monitoring, Reporting and Verifying Regulation ("MRV Regulation"). The principle behind the MRV Regulation is to monitor, report and verify Co2 emissions from maritime transp
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Spanish Home Latest updates Publications Steps to Positive Mental Health - Spanish 22 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a ke
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Hindi Home Latest updates Publications Steps to Positive Mental Health - Hindi 22 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a key fo

The Swedish Club has reported results for the 2018 renewal season in line with its focus on quality business and expert approach to managing current and

On 16 January 2018, the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China, and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspec...
The LONGCHAMP decision - The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of Rule F of the York-Antwerp Rules differently and more broadly than previous general average adjusting practice.
Emergency Contact Club Rules 2018 Home Latest updates Publications Club Rules 2018 20 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Our P&I Insurance Cover The Club Rules are here to help you navigate the terms and conditions of your cover so you can be sure of what your membership to the Club entails. This yea

Dear Sirs, CLASS 1 AND CLASS 2 POLICY YEAR BALANCES AND FINANCIAL POSITION20FEBRUARY 2018 The Board reviewed the policy year balances and the Club’s overall fin

As from 2018, we will no longer send out paper copies of our List of Correspondents as the world around us is becoming more and more digitalised. And we are

My reaction to Wil Dasovich's latest vlog. I'm a big fan of Wil but being at sea most of the time, I can't watch all of his vlogs so I only found out through his latest vlog that he actually worked onboard as a seaman onboard merchant ships.
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Translations Home Latest updates News Steps to Positive Mental Health - Translations 19 Feb 2018 Download Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a key focus of
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Arabic Home Latest updates Publications Steps to Positive Mental Health - Arabic 19 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a key
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Filipino Home Latest updates Publications Steps to Positive Mental Health - Filipino 19 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Chinese Home Latest updates Publications Steps to Positive Mental Health - Chinese 19 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a ke
Emergency Contact Steps to Positive Mental Health - Russian Home Latest updates Publications Steps to Positive Mental Health - Russian 19 Feb 2018 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts As a provider of P&I insurance for vessels trading worldwide, the wellbeing of seafarers serving on Member’s vessels remains a ke

QCR Autumn 2017: When is a salvage operation considered to have been terminated for the purpose of article 23 of the Salvage Convention?

International Maritime Bureau (IMB) report in their latest confidential bulletin to members about incidents involving piracy in the Gulf of Aden, fraud, law

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 Maritime Security - Guidance on Non-Piracy Risks in the Southern Red Sea 16 February 2018 The International Chamber of Shipping, BIMCO an

The Club’s recent member and business partner survey brought encouraging feedback, with 98% of respondents ‘satisfied’ or ‘very

Circular concerning the implementation of financial certification requirements in accordance with the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ("MLC").

We join the cadets of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy for their Valentine's Party. Chief MAKOi Seaman VLOG ep 055 A Mariner's Valentine's Day Credits: Drone Footage : Sir Fafabols https://www.

Introduction It is neither controversial nor new to say that co-assureds under a joint insurance policy cannot claim against each other in respect of a co-insured loss. It is taken to be an implied term and the possibility of financial claims between co-assureds is irrelevant: the insurer will pay.
CINS launches guidelines covering the carriage of metal scrap in containers. Carriage of metal scrap in containers
Friday, 16 February is Chinese New Year and is celebrated throughout the world. 2018 is Year of the Dog according to the Chinese Zodiac and we wish all our Members, clients and business associates a wealthy and prosperous Year of the Dog.

Home News and Resources News Sanctions 13 Mar, 2018 North Korea – Enforcement of Sanctions As reported in our News Item of 26 September 2017 , significant new sanctions against North Korea were unanimously agreed by the United Nations Security Council in August and September of 2017. Efforts to enforce those sanctions
Emergency Contact Maritime media management Home Latest updates News Maritime media management 14 Feb 2018 Download Sign up for alerts In November 2017, the Club held a webinar on Managing in a Crisis . The webinar, held in partnership with Steven Jones and Louise McWatt of McWatt and Jones, covered key crisis managem

Here's a recap of our ship's voyages over the past seven months. Seeing the world is just one of the perks of a Seaman's Life at Sea.

The Club has subscribed to a Block Membership Agreement with the International Maritime Bureau (the “IMB”) in London which grants FD&D Members
INTERTANKO, ICS and BIMCO have issued guidance on maritime security in the southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb, providing practical support on dealing with a wide range of threats arising as a result of the conflict in Yemen in addition to the familiar threat of piracy. It stresses the importance of using the Mari

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 USA – California’s Ballast Water Management Regulations 2017 and Fines 13 February 2018 Members will be aware from the London Club Circul

The conflict in Yemen has introduced additional maritime security threats, other than piracy, to the Southern Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb; these include