Tag: Shipowners Club

The threats posed by maritime cyber security incidents are increasing, and the shipping industry is taking action to mitigate the risks while minimising the impact. The true extent of shipping’s cyber vulnerabilities remains uncertain and the implications are growing, as is the concern of the effect of cyber security on the industry, writes Mr. Steven Jones FRSA.

For seafarers, the likelihood of contracting a Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is increased, due to their unsettled lifestyles and a lack of access to necessary precautions.

Working on board a ship often exposes seafarers to a variety of work-related accidents and incidents. In most cases, these may have been easily avoided had a proper risk assessment been undertaken. The Shipowners P&I Club has begun a year-long project to assist operators in incorporating a risk assessment ethos into their on board operating procedures.

Layup reactivation is crucial given that the vessel may have been out of service for a number of months and hence the Shipowners P&I Club offers many steps to be considered when preparing to re-commission a vessel.

The Shipowners P&I Club notes that seafarers are more likely to suffer from mental health problems than the general population, especially depression and anxiety. Mental health continues to be a cause of Club claims. The causes of mental health problems among seafarers often relate to their social isolation.

The Shipowners P&I Club acknowledges that vessels entering into laid up status present a much lower risk. As a consequence, policies written by the Club can allow for a return of premium when a vessel is placed in layup. However, this will be subject to a number of factors.

The Shipowners' P&I Club provides advice to seafarers on how to maintain their dental hygiene on board as they can spend weeks at sea on a voyage with limited access to regular and advanced dental care whilst at sea.

The Shipowners' P&I Club highlights key factors that can harm seafarers' skin while on board, and provides advice on how to protect and take care of their skin

The sedentary lifestyle reflected onboard ships can lead to overweight crew members. The Shipowners P&I Club has issued two publications concerning maintaining a healthy weight which give guidelines and share advice on the topic.

The Shipowners P&I Club has recently handled two claims involving the salvage of towed vessels which highlight the fact that, although TOWCON is one of the most commonly used towage agreements in the industry, it does not clearly allocate the responsibility for salvage costs between the parties.