Seacurus welcomes new Lloyd’s seafarer abandonment risk code

Wednesday, 08 May 2013 13:34

Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has welcomed the decision of Lloyd’s to amend its risk codes to include a new class of insurance covering seafarer abandonment (SA).

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London P&I Club reports negative findings on enclosed space entry

Thursday, 25 April 2013 07:55

The London P&I Club has noted that reports generated during the club's ship inspection programme show an increase in negative findings in relation to enclosed space entry on board ships.

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North P&I consolidates its position at the 2013 renewal

Friday, 01 March 2013 08:40

The ‘A’ rated North P&I club achieved another successful renewal on 20 February 2013, consolidating the club’s position as one of the largest and most financially secure

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Shipowners commit to UK Club in tough market

Tuesday, 26 February 2013 09:46

The UK P&I Club announces that it has attracted over three million gross tons of new tonnage, following the closure of the renewal season on Wednesday, 20 February, 2013.

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North P&I Club launches post-repatriation medical scheme for Filipino seafarers

Friday, 15 February 2013 14:41

The ‘A’ rated, 170 million GT North P&I club has launched a new scheme to help its members ensure their Filipino crew members receive the most efficient, high quality treatment

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UK Club members receive compliance resources for Maritime Labour Convention

Thursday, 14 February 2013 09:41

The UK Club is providing a package of the International Shipping Federation’s (ISF) guide publication “Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Conventions

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North P&I Club publishes guidance on employing armed guards in West Africa

Wednesday, 06 February 2013 09:33

Shipowners considering employing armed guards to protect their ships from pirate attacks in west Africa need to be extremely careful, according to new guidance published

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North P&I Club publishes new bridge guide on how to avoid collisions

Monday, 21 January 2013 13:07

The ‘A’ rated 170 million GT North P&I club has just published a new loss-prevention guide for watchkeepers on how to avoid collisions at sea.

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London P&I Club issues warning on lifting equipment maintenance

Monday, 10 December 2012 14:14

The London P&I Club has warned that failure to maintain a proper record of the inspection and testing of onboard lifting equipment can jeopardise owners’ position in the event of a claim.

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The UK Club’s Loss Prevention team takes a close look at tug and barge operations

Monday, 26 November 2012 09:26

The latest Loss Prevention publication from the UK P&I Club is entitled ‘Tug and Barge Matters’ and is described as a focus on some of the issues surrounding tug and barge fleets

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North P&I directors decide on 15% general increase

Friday, 23 November 2012 08:48

Directors of the 170 million GT North P&I club have decided on a 15% general premium increase for protection and indemnity (P&I) cover next year together with moderated payment terms.

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UK P&I Club welcomes Standard & Poor’s upgrade

Wednesday, 21 November 2012 09:28

The UK P&I Club, one of the oldest shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutuals, has welcomed an announcement by the ratings agency Standard and Poor’s upgrading

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London P&I Club sets general increase for next policy year

Friday, 02 November 2012 15:27

The London P&I Club has set a general increase of 12.5 per cent in annual P&I call rates for the 2013/2014 policy year.  Commenting on the background to the decision, Ian Gooch,

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UK P&I Club announces 2013 policy year general increase and premium discount for 2011

Wednesday, 31 October 2012 14:54

At its annual board meeting on 29 October 2012, the board of the UK P&I Club (the Club), one of the oldest shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutuals,

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North P&I Club gives ships officers something safe to talk about

Tuesday, 16 October 2012 13:59

The ‘A’ rated, 170 million GT North P&I club has launched a new loss prevention initiative to help get ships’ masters and officers talking to each other about health and safety issues at sea.

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The UK P&I Club highlights sudden loss of power as a cause of claims

Monday, 01 October 2012 11:12

The UK P&I Club’s latest Risk Focus bulletin highlights the issue of sudden loss of power, a problem highlighted by incidents during and after the switching to lower sulphur fuels

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North P&I Club supports initiative to reduce US healthcare claims

Thursday, 06 September 2012 08:50

The ‘A’ rated, 170 million GT North P&I club is supporting a new initiative to help its members reduce the risk of being hit by excessive medical bills in the USA. Called ‘First Call’,

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UK P&I Club announces restructure in advance of Solvency II

Monday, 03 September 2012 14:32

The UK P&I Club, one of the oldest shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutuals, formally announces a reorganisation of its structure to establish the UK Europe as the sole provider

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North P&I Club “on truck” despite office revaluation and modest investment return

Thursday, 31 May 2012 12:37

Directors of North of England P&I club confirm the club raised its free reserve to US$314.0 million at the annual renewal in February 2012 despite revaluation of its UK head office and

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Japanese shipowners celebrate North P&I Club's Tokyo office opening

Friday, 30 March 2012 08:03

Over 100 representatives of Japanese shipping community attended a reception in Tokyo (27 March 2012) to celebrate the opening of North P&I club’s new branch office Japan.

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