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Emergency Contact Enhanced Pre-Employment Medical Examination (EPEME) - FAQs Home Latest updates Publications Enhanced Pre-Employment Medical Examination (EPEME) - FAQs 28 Feb 2021 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts What is the EPEME Scheme? For many years the majority of the IG have instigated a medical scheme w
White noise: Why the right sound can improve sleep at sea
Why are containers lost overboard? According to the Club's claims statistics, the main reason is related to container vessels navigating in heavy weather
Gard Club: Power-operated watertight doors can be fatal
Emergency Contact A Shipowners' liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 Home Latest updates News A Shipowners' liability under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 26 Feb 2021 Download Sign up for alerts Introduction A large majority of the claims handled by the Club involve crew illness or injur
Against a background of unprecedented business disruption, The Swedish Club has concluded a successful renewals year 2021/2022.
#cargoship #engine #engineroom A Cargo Ship Engine Room is installed with different types of machinery systems. It is only through a healthy combination of knowledge and practical skills can a marine engineer understand his machinery inside-out.
The Swedish Club Loss Prevention department successfully hosted another webinar that focused on “Transporting cargo: Managing the risks” on
We have recently seen an increase in shortage liquid claims in Pakistan, notably at Port Qasim. Credit to: Avigator Fortuner / Shutterstock.
In September 2020, the state legislature in California enacted a statutory amendment to its marine oil pollution law (AB 3214), which greatly enhanced the monetary penalties that can be imposed after such incidents. The law came into effect in January 2021.
On 19 February 2021 the United Kingdom Supreme Court handed down its decision in the first collision case to reach the UK’s highest court in nearly 50 years, in the The “EVER SMART” and The “ALEXANDRA 1” [2021] UKSC 6. Faz Peermohamed of Stann Law gives his reflections on the case.
Bauxite, cargo, liquification Home Publications Articles Bauxite – A cargo that may liquefy Bauxite – A cargo that may liquefy Publications Mark Rudd Published: February 24, 2021 Contact author Download article pdf Image Following the 2015 sinking of the “Bulk Jupiter” reported by the Club here , a working group was se
The Club's analysis of significant claims found that approximately 5% of all severe personal injuries happened during mooring or towing operations. Although a substantial proportion of these claims resulted from slips, trips and falls, almost half were caused by parting lines...
Accidents during Mooring Operations Loss Prevention Bulletin The Club’s analysis of significant claims found that approximately 5% of all severe personal injuries happened during mooring or towing operations. Although a substantial proportion of these claims resulted from slips, trips and falls, almost half were cause
On 1 February 2021, the Singapore parliament passed the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill2 which adopts the UNICTRAL Model Law on Electronic Transfer...
This is advice to Members concerns measures that might be considered in order to prevent the trafficking of illicit narcotics on their vessels. Whilst it is ...
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC), livestock ships, seafarer certification guidance
Home News and Resources News News 23 Feb, 2021 West announces the successful completion of its 2021 renewal The Club is pleased to announce the successful completion of its 2021 renewal, which was conducted in especially challenging circumstances. Download PDF Whilst recognising the difficult trading conditions many M
Gard today announced a strong 2021 P&I renewal in terms of both tonnage and pricing. Over the last 12 months, 17 million tonnes have been added, with the majority coming during the renewal period.
Lathe machine, engine room, vessel, accident, incident, training, safety Home Publications Articles Serious injury from lathe operation Serious injury from lathe operation Publications Vijay Rao Published: February 22, 2021 Contact author Download article pdf Picture: Transport Malta Report 05/2021 - TM Copyright The C
Our ship stayed in port for 14 days of cargo operation. We accomplished a lot of maintenance tasks and loaded up on provisions for the next voyage.
Our 2021 Rule book is now available for download. Home News and Resources News News 19 Feb, 2021 West P&I Club New Rule Book 2021 Our updated 2021 Rule book is now available for download.
Emergency Contact Club Rules 2021 Home Latest updates Publications Club Rules 2021 19 Feb 2021 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts This year’s publication is digital only, allowing you instant access and improved navigation. The Club Rules are here to help you navigate the terms and conditions of your cover so you
IMO Piracy Report: Six incidents during March 2026
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
Argentina, Correspondents Pandi Liquidadores, Argentine Coast Guard, Zona Comun, Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO)
Gulf of Guinea, bridge cards quick reference, OCIMF Maritime Security Committee, BMP West Africa, piracy
Home News and Resources News News 18 Feb, 2021 OSRO requirement for bunkering in Argentina - update Tony Paulson Head of Asia & Corporate Director The Argentinean Coast Guard has clarified the requirements for oil spill response arrangements when bunkering at Zona Comun in Argentina. Download PDF Further to our Ne
Aspects of this article have been updated to take into account changes to the Gard Rules which have broadened the cover available in some instances. The updated version of the article can be found here.
SSI: The priority is to move from crew welfare analysis to action
Loss prevention is not only about avoiding physical accidents and damage – there are plenty of legal tripwires, too, where the wrong action taken might
The latest IMB Bulletin covers 2021 corruption perception index, piracy updates and more important issues.
The London P&I Club is the trading name of The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited and its subsidiary The London P&I Insurance Company (Europe) Limited. The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited.
Video message by IMO's Kitack Lim on this year's World Maritime theme: "Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future" reflecting a clear need to raise awareness of seafarersʹ vital role in world trade and increase their visibility. The focus on seafarers comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has placed extraordinary and unpre
As part of IMO's World Maritime Theme "Seafarers: at the core of shippingʹs future" this video series will share the insight and experiences faced by seafarers during the pandemic, reflecting a clear need to raise awareness of seafarersʹ vital role in world trade and increase…
#flettnersail #flettner #flettnerrotor #magnuseffect #shipsail Flettner rotor sail as explained in this video is an unconventional means of vessel propulsion and stabilization. First developed by German engineer Anton Flettner in the early 1900s, it uses a phenomenon of fluid dynamics known as the Magnus effect to pro
UK Club correspondents Proinde P&I have provided the below Circular for the interest of Club Members. The Circular outlines the seafarer identity documents c...
Home News and Resources News News 16 Feb, 2021 Increase of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea Mark Dunbar Surveys Manager Further to our previous article of 28 May 2020 , a joint industry warning was issued on 21 October 2020 and the IMB Annual Report for 2020 showed incidents continued to rise in the Gulf
Windy conditions cause car carrier to collide with pier in Bremerhaven
Piracy, Armed Robbery, Asia, Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery in Asia, ReCAAP
Emergency Contact Medisea Accredited Clinics – Singapore Home Latest updates Publications Medisea Accredited Clinics – Singapore 15 Feb 2021 Download page as PDF Sign up for alerts Claims related to illness are frequently notified to the Club, with the number of claims reported remaining consistent over the last five p
This video shows the procedure for starting up the Ship's Main Engine. As requested by many viewers, I made sure you will be able to hear the actual sounds made by the engine at different speeds.
The London P&I Club is the trading name of The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited and its subsidiary The London P&I Insurance Company (Europe) Limited. The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited.
Gard has appointed a new correspondent for both P&I and H&M in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, with effect as of today.
Home News and Resources News News 12 Feb, 2021 Myanmar sanctions - new U. S.
Emergency Contact A note from the Chairman Home Latest updates News A note from the Chairman 12 Feb 2021 Download Sign up for alerts When I spoke to the Club CEO, Simon Swallow, last week we reflected on the strange year we’ve all been through and I congratulated him and all of the Club’s staff for the way in which the
The London P&I Club is the trading name of The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited and its subsidiary The London P&I Insurance Company (Europe) Limited. The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association Limited.
When operating in high-risk areas owners can sometimes come under pressure to allow charterers to place additional war risk cover on their behalf. The Club's
MARITIME SECURITY: GUIDANCE FOR VESSELS OPERATING IN ASIAN WATERS Home / News / Advice / Piracy incidents on the rise in Asia Advice, Loss Prevention Piracy incidents on the rise in Asia 11 February, 2021 MARITIME SECURITY: GUIDANCE FOR VESSELS OPERATING IN ASIAN WATERS A Tradewinds article reports that official figure
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise vessel, WHO monitors situation