UK P&I: Enhancing crew welfare via digital detox
According to the UK P&I Club there may be times where our physical and mental health often can not keep up with constant exposure to digital media: That's when a a digital detox is needed.
Read moreAccording to the UK P&I Club there may be times where our physical and mental health often can not keep up with constant exposure to digital media: That's when a a digital detox is needed.
Read moreIn a recent update on January 15, 2024, the operational status of ports in Israel was disclosed by UK P&I Club.
Read moreUK P&I Club has published its latest Risk Focus, to promote best practices covering vessel owners and operators with tugs and barges.
Read moreThe maritime industry has faced its fair share of challenges over a period of time, but the difficulties brought about in the past few years have been unprecedented, especially for seafarers, argue Capt. Kostas Karavasilis, Regional Loss Prevention Director (Greece) and Akshat Arora, Senior Risk Assessor, UK P&I Club.
Read moreAnsuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment (Singapore) at UK P&I Club, emphasizes the crucial role of a comprehensive training approach in bolstering crew preparedness for onboard fire hazards. Ghosh highlights a recently launched industry initiative, the Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative (CFLII), designed to mitigate cargo fires and losses in the maritime sector.
Read moreUK P&I have been made aware of a series of unrelated recent cases of shingles in crew members, resulting in ship deviation, medical repatriation, and treatment abroad. Early identification and action on board could alleviate discomfort, reduce the severity of the condition and cost implications involved.
Read moreOn 1 June 2022, the latest version of the IMDG Code, Amendment 40-20, came into force. Following, UKP&I and TT have again collaborated to update their publication 'Book it right and pack it tight' which provides key insights for all participants in the freight supply chain responsible for preparing unitised consignments for carriage by sea.
Read moreDue to the ambiguity surrounding the contractual implications of the US Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) and the Harter Act, the UK P&I Club presents FAQ on the subject, updated by Freehill Hogan and Mahar LLP.
Read moreAnsuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment at UKP&I Club, presents various aspects concerning the use of biofuels in the maritime industry, including the operational challenges they pose.
Read moreWith regards to head injuries, the UK Club pinpoints that these can be serious due to the risk of hidden bleeding beneath the skull and suggests (with the use of an Acronym) key actions to take in case of such injury.
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