London, 28 May 2025: The UK P&I Club has announced continued growth at the end of the 2024/2025 financial year, both in terms of entered tonnage and financial strength. A healthy 6.6% investment return has grown the Club’s free reserves to US$494 million, despite a challenging policy year for the sector.
The increase in free reserves means the UK Club remains one of the strongest in the International Group, maintaining a Solvency Ratio of 242%, whilst exceeding...
THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE
Brief Update No 25/2025 Date: 22 May 2025
STATEMENT
This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and Information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/22/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-01-20-may-2025/
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has strengthened its collaborative ties with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) during a recent visit by ITF delegates to the General Directorate of Seafarers (DGGM). The meeting focused on reinforcing the protection and well-being of seafarers sailing under the Panamanian flag.
A central highlight of the meeting was the DGGM’s significant achievement in recovering USD $8.5 million in outstanding wages for seafarers by the end of 2024. This...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/22/pma-recovers-us8-5-million-in-owed-wages-for-seafarers/
| NEW CLUB PUBLICATION – TRANSPORT GUIDANCE FOR THE PREVENTION OF SHORTAGES FOR DRY BULK CARGOES – MANDARIN VERSIONS |
| The American P&I Club is pleased to announce that the publication Transport Guidance for the Prevention of Shortages for Dry Bulk Cargoes. is now available in both new and traditional Mandarin. Dry cargoes, particularly those carried in bulk and bagged, are subject to disputes arising related to the volume of cargo having been declared at the load port and that having... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/21/american-pi-club-circular-no-15-25/
Introduction
In The Ever Smart, the Supreme Court construed the Collision Regulations and said the crossing rules were to be strictly applied. However, in subsequent decisions that strict approach has already been tested. This seminar will consider those decisions.
Specific issues for discussion:
| London, UK, 15 May 2025 – West of England P&I Club is pleased to announce another year of strong financial results as the Club continues to deliver on its long-term strategy of sustainable growth,... |
Q1 survey shows stabilisation of crew satisfaction, though problems persist such as maintenance backlogs on older ships which force difficult prioritisation decisions
LONDON, 08 May 2025 – The Mission to Seafarers’ latest edition of its quarterly Seafarers Happiness Index has revealed a steadying in seafarer satisfaction, marking a small rise as the survey enters its 10th year.
The Q1 report shows an overall rise in seafarer happiness to 6.98 out of 10, up from 6.91 in Q4 2024. Despite positives,...
Why safety culture matters more than ever
Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad outlines how the marine insurer is stepping beyond its traditional role to become a valued partner in safety, wellbeing and loss prevention. With ‘Safer with Gard’ as a central pillar of its 2030 strategy, the mutual is using data, technology and targeted partnerships to support seafarers, strengthen safety culture and deliver actionable, real-world insight to its customers.
A shared...
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| HEALTH SPOTLIGHT: SUN EXPOSURE & DEHYDRATION |
| As warmer seasons approach, managing sun exposure and dehydration becomes safety critical for those working on and off vessels. In recognition of this, the American P&I Club – in cooperation with Medical Solutions Services (MSS) – has published its first USCG Tac Plus Newsletter of 2025: Health Spotlight: Sun Exposure & Dehydration. |
| The newsletter outlines the risks associated with sun damage and... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/american-club-member-alert-may-05-2025/