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Dear members, brokers and friends of The Swedish Club, Home / News / Club News / Unprecedented times – message from the Managing Director Club News, Press Release Unprecedented times – message from the Managing Director 15 April, 2020 Dear members, brokers and friends of The Swedish Club, We have just experienced the E
Jillian Carson-Jackson FNI, Senior Vice-President of The Nautical Institute and David Patraiko FNI, Director of Projects, discuss how the COVID-19 lockdown provides us with an opportunity to grow professionally.
Recently, ClassNK has received several reports for incidents that sea water leakage was detected from distance piece attached to hull on SOx scrubber
Last month, Gard was notified by several of our correspondents that they had received an unusual e-mail from our CEO asking for details about outstanding payments. Security Advisor, Eili Bjelkåsen, in our Technology and Security department tells the story.
Emergency Contact Règles 2020 Home Latest updates Publications Règles 2020 15 Apr 2020 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 year there
Emergency Contact Crew Health and Wellbeing Home Latest updates News Crew Health and Wellbeing 15 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts Since 2014, over 4500 crew illness claims have been notified to the Club. In addition to the Medical Enhancement Scheme for Seafarers ( Medisea ) developed by the Club, we have been co
Have you ever thought looking at these mega cargo and cruise vessels - how does a ship turn in water? You must be thinking about the rudder doing this job.
All over the world, seafarers are being exposed to abusive and sometimes even dangerous situations due to the global crisis. Chief MAKOi Special Episode
When investigating incidents, it is not just about the individuals involved in the incident, but the interacting causes which make up the conditions surrounding the incident.
#tshd #dredger #dredging Cristobal Colon, which forms a part of the huge vessel fleet of the Belgian shipping infrastructure conglomerate Jan De Nul, is the Biggest dredger in the World and also the most high-tech dredger available today. At present, the Cristobal Colon forms the flagship of the company’s dredging ope
UK Club Risk Assessor, Captain Markus Westphal, takes a hard look at catering standards on-board cargo ships and provides useful advice on what crew members ...
Home News and Resources News News 09 Apr, 2020 Sailors' Society COVID-19 emergency appeal West are delighted to make a charitable donation of £5,000 towards Sailors’ Society’s COVID-19 emergency appeal. Download PDF West has, for many years sought to help transform the lives of seafarers through its support and
Home News and Resources News Wellbeing 09 Apr, 2020 Are seafarers more susceptible to mental health problems? Emma Forbes-Gearey Loss Prevention Officer Mental health concerns are one of the main causes leading to an inability to work and the development of issues such as anxiety.
Home News and Resources News News 09 Apr, 2020 Covid-19: A Letter to Members from the Group CEO Tom Bowsher Group CEO In these unprecedented times, I wanted to provide you with an update on the Club and tell you about what the West is doing to support its Members, staff, partners and friends, all of which we hope remai
Dry Docking a Ship is an integral part of ship operation as maintenance and repairs of those parts which cannot be accessed when the ship is in water can only be done in dry docks. The dry-docking process refers to when a vessel is taken to the service yard and brought to dry land so that submerged portions of the hul
An aid to risk identification and loss reduction . Use our colour-coded checklist to build your awareness of the risks relating to cargo claims, LNG tankers ...
Director of Publications and Membership - Bridget Hogan interviews The Nautical Institute President Nick Nash about Coronavirus and the impact it has had on the maritime industry.
In this episode you get an insight on how the seafarers are impacted on the lockdown in different countries and the uncertanty of not knowing when to be able
Home News and Resources News News 08 Apr, 2020 Covid-19: Guidance on extending STCW Certificates Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia The challenge faced by Shipowners of expired certificates as a result of the Covid-19 is a pressing concern. With seafarers potentially having to extend time onboard, maintaining
Home News and Resources News News 08 Apr, 2020 Coronavirus: A Guide For Members On Potential Legal Issues Julien Rabeux Head of Claims (Singapore) The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency. Several legal issues for shipowners, operators and charterers may arise as a result
Home News and Resources News News 08 Apr, 2020 Covid-19: Guidance on extending West's enhanced PEME Certificates Dean Crossley Head of Loss Prevention Asia In order to ease the operational and logistical burdens faced by Shipowners and their crews following the Covid-19 outbreak, the Club is implementing a programme th
Covid-19, coronavirus, shipping, FAQ, frequently asked questions Home Publications Articles Covid-19 FAQ – frequently asked questions Covid-19 FAQ – frequently asked questions Publications Steamship Mutual Published: April 08, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image Introductory question: Does the present Covid-
Emergency Contact Weather forecasts, safe passage and safe berths Home Latest updates News Weather forecasts, safe passage and safe berths 8 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts Adverse weather increases the associated risks for yachts and their crews, not only in open waters, but also in bays, anchorages, ports and ma
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 Covid-19 (Coronavirus) restrictions – online tracker 8 April 2020 The IG Clubs have launched a digital tool (dashboard), sharing informat
At the meeting per capsulam on 26 March 2020 the Board of Directors made the following decisions in respect of the open policy years:
When GPS fails: Why maritime needs resilient navigation
At the meeting per capsulam on 26 March 2020 the Board of Directors made the following decisions in respect of the open policy years:
Home News and Resources News News 07 Apr, 2020 International Group COVID-19 Dashboard The International Group Clubs have developed an online portal to facilitate access to comprehensive information and data about country and port-specific measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Download PDF All Clubs will contribute
Home News and Resources News News 07 Apr, 2020 New Senior Underwriter appointment The West is pleased to announce that Suumit Madhu will join the Club’s London Underwriting Team as a Senior Underwriter on Tuesday 14th April. Download PDF Suumit is a Master Mariner, having served as a Captain on LNG vessels with a majo
Home News and Resources News News 07 Apr, 2020 Guidance around Covid-19 issued by several U. S.
Home News and Resources News News 07 Apr, 2020 West Announces New Senior Underwriter Appointment The West is pleased to announce that Sumit Madhu will join the Club’s London Underwriting Team as a Senior Underwriter on Tuesday 14th April. Download PDF Sumit is a Master Mariner, having served as a Captain on LNG vessel
Emergency Contact Coronavirus (COVID-19) - FAQs on Club cover Home Latest updates News Coronavirus (COVID-19) - FAQs on Club cover 7 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought about exceptionally challenging trading conditions and the Club is committed to supporting Memb
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has generated a significant number of enquiries and questions from Members in recent weeks. We have prepared the followin...
The BSLE Sunrise, General Average bonds, General Average guarantees, claims, shipping, contract Home Publications Articles Claims under General Average Guarantees Claims under General Average Guarantees Publications Jeff Cox Published: April 06, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image The High Court decision in
While the IMO has given shipowners and operators until 2021 to incorporate cyber risk into ships’ safety management systems, cyber criminals are already at work. Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic often lead malicious cyber actors to take advantage through various malicious methods.
#coronavirus #covid-19 #seafarers #guidelines The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has put the shipping industry into the grip of fear and stagnation. It is important to have a ship COVID 19 Preventive measures guidelines for the seafarers which can help the onboard crew to tackle the crisis and prevent them from getti
**Dear friends,** As we approach the Easter break, I wanted to give you an update from Gard and our current position. Our three main priorities over the past weeks have been helping our Members and clients, ensuring our financial strength and making sure our people are safe in every way.
Home News and Resources News News 03 Apr, 2020 Points to Consider if your Ship is Arrested Eugene Cheng Senior Claims Manager It is not uncommon for Members’ ships to be arrested. This article outlines several issues which Members should consider when faced with an arrest.
Emergency Contact Rob Shearer: The CMA CGM LIBRA — Court of appeal update Home Latest updates News Rob Shearer: The CMA CGM LIBRA — Court of appeal update 3 Apr 2020 Download Sign up for alerts On 4 March 2020 the Court of Appeal of England and Wales handed down its decision in Alize 1954 v Allianz Elementar Versicheru
The Nautical Institute CEO, John Lloyd answers questions from Director of Projects, David Patraiko on how the coronavirus crisis has affected the maritime industry.
In many of the grounding cases, there are recurring deficiencies such as poor planning, not communicating with the pilot, or not using all the navigation
In the latest IMB bulletin, you can read more about unexpected consequences for the shipping industry due to the COVID-19 situation. The USA continues to
COVID-19, Coronavirus, shipping, ports, contracts Home Publications Articles COVID-19: Guide For Members on Contractual Issues COVID-19: Guide For Members on Contractual Issues Publications Rohan Bray Published: April 02, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image Highlights While general guidance can be provided,
COVID-19 Club cover - some basics Home Publications Articles COVID-19 - Club cover – some basics COVID-19 - Club cover – some basics Publications Steamship Mutual Published: April 02, 2020 Contact author Download article pdf Image In these difficult and uncertain times we appreciate that Members will have many question
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 30th issued its decision in Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. (‘Carco’), et al. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd. et al. (the ‘Athos I’ case), affirming the Third Circuit Court of Appeals holding that CARCO as sub-charterer was responsible, via the ‘safe…
By way of background, the “ATHOS 1” was fixed pursuant to an ASBATANKVOY charterparty to carry a cargo of heavy crude oil from Venezuela to Paulsboro, New Jerse
Associate Fellow Rodrigo shares a message during the COVID-19 crisis from Brazil. If you wish to share your thoughts or send a positive message at this time, send us an email with a video and your name to caitlin.
Tsakos and UK P&I Club gain victory for shipowners as $73M Judgment in Maritime Case Upheld by SCOTUS
In Part I of this article, the authors introduced the three new eBL providers whose blockchain based systems were recently approved by the International Gro...
A new site with specific port information regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus can be found on the Loss Prevention section.