Tag: Britannia Club

Britannia's Club correspondents, Van Ameyde Marine, have notified the club about significant changes to UK Immigration (Border Agency) guidelines which may impact seafarers receiving medical treatment in the UK through the NHS (National Health Service).

Britannia P&I Club released a case study focusing on an incident in which a dragging anchor caused a general cargo ship to collide with two nearby ships, resulting in structural damage to all three ships. Fortunately, no pollution or loss of life was reported. 

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Lithium-Ion Batteries have gained significant attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in the global shift towards sustainability, as well as their association with certain fire risks relating to thermal runaway, self-ignition, and the risk of an explosive and toxic atmosphere. 

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the shipping sector, promising increased efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

Britannia’s loss prevention department has teamed up with Waves Group to provide practical advice on the widely discussed alternative fuels: Biofuels, Liquefied Natural Gas, Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen.

The Britannia P&I Club has issued its latest edition of “Risk Watch”, in which includes an article that highlights best practices for safe carriage of LNG fueled vehicles. 

The Britannia P&I Club issued a circular which highlights recent key developments in the sanctions imposed against Russia by the UK, EU and US. 

The Britannia P&I Club issued a circular which describes the arrangements which have been made, in order to provide a special cover for war and terrorism risks and cover in respect of biological and bio-chemical weapons for the 2024 policy year. 

Britannia Club emphasizes the indispensable role of cranes in shipboard activities, facilitating efficient cargo handling and supporting diverse maritime functions.

On December 11, 2023, five US agencies (the Department of Justice, Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control) released a joint compliance note “Know Your Cargo” (“the Compliance Note”), Britannia Club highlights.