Tag: UK Club

When a crew member, passenger or other maritime worker onboard a ship falls ill or is injured, the cost of treatment is difficult to predict. The quality of care in the United States is generally regarded as high, yet the cost of treatment is inconsistent from hospital to hospital. Linda Wright, Claims Executive at UK P&I Club, explains how best to minimise those costs.

The UK P&I Club has reported a case which highlights the importance of considering innovative solutions and the exercise of prompt and decisive action in reaching the best possible outcome. It also demonstrates the effectiveness of combining the Club expertise, in both the Singapore and London offices with that of the appointed consultants and surveyors.

The UK P&I Club has received the information from their correspondents in Algeria regarding the suspension of imports of new vehicles, cement and steel rebars heading to Algeria

The UK P&I Club informs that problems with fender and berth claims in Egypt which were previously reported, still exist and reminds operators to take specific precautions in order to avoid such claims.

The UK P&I Club has issued Bulletin 1072 regarding discharging bulk grain and ore cargoes in Guangdong Province, China.

In various tanker trades, both dirty and clean, it is commonplace for vessels to load and discharge cargo via Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer. However, there is one aspect of STS cargo transfers is not so clear-cut; should either or both vessels apply their respective Vessel Experience Factor (VEF) when assessing how much cargo has been transferred and received between the two?

An important element of a vessel’s seaworthiness is its ability to resist the ingress of sea water into internal spaces. Yet operators are continuing to experience high value cargo damage claims relating to the ingress of water in cargo holds. UK P&I Club risk assessor David Nichol examines the problem and advises on loss prevention measures.

The UK P&I Club has been advised of the risk of mooring accidents during Ship-to-Ship (STS) transhipments at Kavkaz port, Russia

Amanda Hastings, a trainee claims executive for LS3, the UK Club’s People Claims syndicate, explains why stowaways are a real and ongoing risk that can prove expensive for shipowners.

There are various hazards associated with the trade in coal. UK P&I Club’s Loss Prevention Team highlights the risks involved, and advises on the relevant actions to take in order to reduce accidents.