P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 1 year ago
Damages for late redelivery
This issue of Skuld Charterer sets out a summary of the relevant law surrounding late redelivery and then discusses how the recent judgment fits into that context.
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23 maritime news articles about Skuld
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 1 year ago
On whose behalf is the LOI given? Considerations for charterers when issuing and receiving LOIs
The latest Skuld Charterer edition sets out the different considerations which arise when deciding which legal entity should issue and be bound by the LOI. It further discusses whether the wider issuing Group Company can be held liable, and the importance of ‘undisclosed principals’ under English Law.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 1 year ago
Altera's carbon capture pilot project takes on shipping emissions
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is one of multiple new technologies and risks that Skuld’s membership is developing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Skuld member, Altera Infrastructure, is at the forefront of this development.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·almost 2 years ago
Support for the LGBTQ+ community
We show our support for the LGBTQ+ community by flying the rainbow colours on Skuld. com and on LinkedIn during pride month, June.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 2 years ago
Colombia: Drug smuggling prevention report 2024
Skuld’s correspondent, A&A Multiprime, has recently published an updated report on drug smuggling in Colombian ports. The report provides valuable information on emerging practices and necessary precautions, along with relevant recommendations and countermeasures.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 2 years ago
Cefor G7: Price-cap per-voyage attestation
Skuld and other members of the Nordic Association of Marine Insurers (Cefor) have released a Hull & Machinery circular relating to the updated requirements, including a form of per voyage price-cap per-voyage attestation. The G7 price cap coalition has published an update on the application of the price cap rules.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 2 years ago
Safely with Skuld
A loss prevention guide for seafarers 2023 edition This booklet is intended to be a guide for seafarers serving on board our members' vessels who want to learn about what we, Skuld, as their global marine insurer can offer and how they can contribute to reducing any damage or loss to people, the environm
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 3 years ago
Certificates of compliance for tank vessels in the United States
Recently, Skuld has seen an increase in inquiries regarding Certificates of Compliance (COC) inspections in the United States. See some general guidance to members on basic COC requirements in this note.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 3 years ago
Update on Turkish P&I issue
Credit to: Comdas / Shutterstock. com Members are referred to the below information and the agreement reached between the International Group of P&I Clubs and the Government of Turkey regarding the Government of Turkey’s requirement that ships carrying crude oil and transiting or entering Turkish waters from 01 Dec
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 6 years ago
Case study: Manual handling causes back injury
A case study of an incident reported to the club shows the importance of correct manual handling. Credit to: Fearl / Shutterstock.
RegulationsSkuld·over 6 years ago
Onboard safety precaution on tank cleaning - "The Final Stretch" for IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap
Credit to: PARTYRAISER / Shutterstock. com The shipping industry is now making the final preparation for the compliance with the IMO 0.
AccidentsSkuld·about 8 years ago
Correct use of ECDIS
Photo: Donvictorio Skuld would like to bring to our Members' attention the United Kingdom's Marine Accident Investigation Branch's (MAIB) Accident Investigation Report 22/2017 which highlights the dangers of misuse of an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) in passage planning and monitoring. The re
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CrewSkuld·over 8 years ago
MLC 2006 as amended: Financial security requirements
On 18 January 2017 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) entered into force requiring shipowners to display certificates issued by an insurer or other financial security provider confirming that insurance or other financial security is in place for the cost and expense of crew repatriation, as well as up t
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 8 years ago
The continued dangers of snap-back zones
Surveying vessels is a vital element of Skuld's Loss Prevention activities and a way that Skuld can identify trends across the membership and highlight any observations which could assist in mitigating against incidents. Information on Skuld surveys can be found on our Technical management page.
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 8 years ago
Singapore: Wreck Removal Convention in force from 8 September 2017
This is a reminder for all members that Singapore has ratified the Wreck Removal Convention (WRC) which will enter into force in Singapore on 8 September 2017. As members will be aware, the WRC requires among other matters owners of ships over 300 GT to have in place insurance to cover the costs of wreck removal.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 10 years ago
Electronic (Paperless) Trading Systems: essDOCS, Bolero and E-Title
Circular issued by International Group clubs The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) have now approved a third system, known as E-Title, for use of electronic bills of lading. Bolero and essDOCS are, as known, the other two approved systems.
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 11 years ago
Wreck Removal Convention enters into force on 14 April 2015
Members are reminded that the Wreck Removal Convention (WRC 2007) enters into force one month from now on 14 April 2015. By that date ships of 300 gt or more will be required to have a Wreck Removal Convention Certificate on board if they are registered in or using a port or offshore facility in the territorial sea of
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago
Scam involving fenders
Correspondents advise that there has been a recent scam attempt to claim that marine equipment is approved and certified by Australia's AMSA. The Association is grateful to correspondents Ausship P&I for contributing to this update.
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·over 11 years ago
US law: Seamen cannot recover punitive damages
The development Correspondent lawyers Phelps Dunbar have reported on a significant US legal decision with respect to the position of Jones Act seamen and personal injury claims. Particularly it has been held that Jones Act seamen cannot recover punitive damages for their vessel owner / employer's breach of its general
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·almost 12 years ago
Denmark: Liner terms prevail
The Association is grateful to Aage Krogh, Pia Mark and Lisa Brændstrup of IUNO, Denmark for sharing this legal news with the Association and its members. Prepared with the assistance of Skuld Copenhagen.
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P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 12 years ago
Entry into force of Wreck Removal Convention
The Wreck Removal Convention 2007 will enter into force on 14 April 2015 following the recent ratification by Denmark which triggers the entry into force provisions in the Convention. The Convention contains a compulsory insurance regime based upon the system which is familiar from other IMO Liability Conventions, inc
RegulationsSkuld·over 14 years ago
Iran Sanctions - FAQs on Council Decision 2012/35
Web-only circular issued by International Group clubs The International Group of P&I Clubs has issued FAQs on the latest EU Council Decision 2012/35 . General information about sanctions is available on the Skuld website.
P&I / InsuranceSkuld·about 15 years ago
Employers' Liability Register (ELR)
Credit to: Vitalii Vodolazskyi / Shutterstock. com The UK Financial Services Authority has introduced certain requirements under the Employers' Liability Insurance: Disclosure by Insurers Instrument 2011.