Tag: UK Club

Due 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.

Ansuman 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.

With 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.

Two major UK maritime insurers, the UK P&I Club and TT Club, became members of the Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative (CFLII) by Safetytech Accelerator.

The UK P&I Club has issued an alert addressing a situation on board one of their Members’ vessels concerning a coal cargo shipment from the East coast of the USA. The cargo is emitting dangerously high levels of methane.

UKP&I correspondents in Argentina provide an update on shortages and customs fines relating to Soya Bean imports, after a historically dry season in the country.

Ansuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment, UK P&I Club highlights how mould, self-heating, wet damage and heat damage can affect the quality of soybeans during transportation and discusses possible mitigation methods. 

According to the Venezuelan port authorities, as of 10th February, a protocol for crew changes will be implemented in all Venezuelan ports and the UK P&I Club provides related updates.

UK Club published its first Sustainability Report, setting out its approach to sustainability and a plan to become more sustainable in the future.

To highlight Men's Health Awareness Month 2022, the UK Club's Crew Health Team have compiled advice on prostate cancer in collaboration with Red Square Medical.