Friday, 19 April 2013 08:18
The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North P&I club has experienced an increase in claims arising from poor stowage and securing of break bulk cargoes, particularly on ships departing from China.
Read more: North P&I Club flags up break-bulk cargo stowage problems
Thursday, 28 March 2013 14:46
The London P&I Club has advised shipowners to seek advice before loading bagged rice cargoes in view of the inherent risks associated with the trade and
Read more: London P&I Club issues warning on bagged rice cargoes
Thursday, 07 February 2013 14:09
The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North P&I club has warned shipowners carrying bauxite aluminium ore cargoes that they have the potential to liquefy at sea despite being listed
Read more: North P&I Club warns of liquefaction risk for bauxite cargoes
Wednesday, 06 February 2013 09:17
ITIC says P&I correspondents are coming under increasing pressure from clubs and from third parties to ensure that they have taken out professional indemnity insurance.
Read more: P&I club correspondents under pressure to take out indemnity insurance
Thursday, 22 November 2012 09:07
The London P&I Club has urged shipowners to ensure proper maintenance of cargo hold pipework in order to prevent wet damage to cargo, which has become a regular source of claims.
Read more: London P&I Club urges maintenance of hold pipework to prevent cargo damage claims
Monday, 29 October 2012 08:48
The London P&I Club has warned that ships are being offered iron ore cargoes for loading in Sierra Leone which are unsafe, and that limited local expertise and technology,
Read more: London P&I Club warns on unsafe Sierra Leone iron ore cargoes
Monday, 17 September 2012 07:41
A wide variety of shipowners, operators and other senior maritime professionals from throughout the Middle East region have attended North P&I club’s residential course
Read more: Middle East maritime professionals flock to North's P&I course in Dubai
Thursday, 19 July 2012 07:28
The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North of England P&I club has launched a new poster (18 July 2012) to help seafarers identify ore types as part of its campaign to cut the risk of further losses
Read more: North P&I Club launches poster campaign to help cut liquefaction losses
Tuesday, 24 April 2012 07:54
The ‘A’ rated, 170 million GT North P&I club is playing a major role in continuing international efforts to prevent further loss of life caused by nickel ore cargoes that liquefy at sea.
Read more: North P&I Club lends support to international campaign to cut liquefaction losses
Monday, 23 April 2012 07:36
The London P&I Club has reported a growing incidence of shortcomings with regard to the condition of manhole cover gaskets on board ships.
Read more: London P&I Club issues warning on manhole gasket and bilge pump shortcomings
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 09:05
The loss-prevention department of the ‘A’ rated 150 million GT North P&I club has marked the start of 2012 with a renewed campaign to warn shipowners of the potentially lethal dangers of
Read more: North P&I Club renews loss-prevention campaign on liquefaction risks
Friday, 16 December 2011 09:56
A new publication from the UK P&I Club "How to prevent tanker cargo shortage claims" and subtitled "The cause of claims and how to avoid them during pre-loading, loading and unloading"
Read more: UK Club checklist for tanker operators addresses cargo shortage claims
Saturday, 05 November 2011 12:53
Around 120 members of the Greek shipping community attended a seminar on cargo liquefaction this week (1 November 2011) hosted by the Piraeus office of the 150 million GT ‘A’ rated North P&I club.
Read more: Greeks turn out in force for North P&I Club seminar cargo liquefaction
Tuesday, 13 September 2011 07:58
The London P&I Club has urged shipowners to be alert to any attempt by shippers and other cargo interests to claim exemptions from the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
Read more: London Club says owners must not accept exemptions from IMSBC code for DRI cargoes
Friday, 25 February 2011 09:38
The London P&I Club says the response to two recent onboard cargo fires has highlighted the value of both fire-fighting training and realistic shipboard drills for ships’ crews.
Monday, 21 February 2011 13:58
Marine insurers are determined to keep the subject of dangerous bulk cargoes, and in particular nickel ores and iron ore fines, high on the Loss Prevention agenda.
Read more: The UK P&I Club gets to grips with nickel ore and iron ores fines cargoes
Wednesday, 07 July 2010 13:38
The huge liabilities which can be incurred by ship owners when containers are lost overboard are frequently compounded by the problems of establishing the circumstances surrounding
Read more: You can’t always tell what’s in a container or what it weighs
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 08:44
The combined effects of a global economic slowdown and rising commodity prices means shipowners are increasingly at risk of claims being made against them for bulk cargo shortages,
Read more: Bulk Carriers can no longer rely on “customary shortage”, says North P&I Club
Monday, 25 January 2010 12:06
Australian authorities have announced that they will conduct an inspection campaign focussed on container securing equipment. The 3 month campaign will start on 1 February 2010.
Read more: Skuld: Container ships at risk of arrest in Australian ports