Issue 10 | September Newsletter
Steamship Mutual
Our Vision: To be the shipping industry's most trusted and valued P&I insurer
New Podcast: When the Anchor drops too far
This episode centres on Jesse Henson, a worker at a coal-fired power plant in Kansas, who tragically lost his life due to a failed pressure relief valve. Jesse's widow, Kelli Most, pursued claims against Team Industrial Services and Westar Energy, initially resulting in a $222 million award.
We are joined today by Paul Brewer , Paul is the Claims Director of Steamship Mutual.
Demurrage Time Bars - FAQs
Both voyage and time charterparties often contain clauses requiring claims to be notified, or formally commenced, within a certain period failing which they will be time barred. If these time bar clauses are not complied with, the consequences for the claiming party can be severe and may lead to the failure of what would otherwise have been a claim with good merits.
It is important to note that the outcome of each case will depend on the particular facts and the specific charterparty wording that has been agreed. However, below are some general principles which apply from an English law perspective.
Written by Heloise Campbell
MOA - is loss bargain recoverable?
Marcia Perucca comments on the recent Commercial Court decision addressing the construction of two important provisions in the Norwegian Saleform 2012.
Risk Alert: Resumption of Iron ore export from Goa, India
The Club wishes to advise Members that there will be a resumption in the export of iron ore fines from mines in Goa that have experienced a period of prolonged inactivity.
Tokyo and Paris MOU Joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign 2024
This year’s joint Paris and Tokyo MOU Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) is underway, creating awareness within the shipping industry about the requirements on Crew Wages and Seafarer Employment Agreements (MLC).
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Risk Alert: Mpox - Guidance for Shipboard Operations
In response to the Mpox outbreak in Africa, and the recent World Health Organization (WHO) declaration that the current Mpox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, WHO has launched an international Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) document.
Document can be found here
Further to the above, the Club has recently released RA 109 - Mpox – Guidance for shipboard operations, intended to assist the maritime industry in addressing the day to challenges of living and working with Mpox.
Red Sea - Gulf of Aden - Security Updates
This page contains the latest industry information and updates from our correspondents and other recognised sources regarding the situation in Israel and the security implications for other associated areas such as the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden . Please bear in mind that the situation in Israel is dynamic and the operational status of ports is subject to change at any time – Members are therefore advised to contact their local agents for the latest advice.
Volunteering at Mudchute Park and Farm
Our London team had an amazing time volunteering at Mudchute Park and Farm for our first Local Community Day! We rolled up our sleeves and got hands-on with meaningful work, from gardening to animal care.
Steamship Mutual and Oil Spill India 2024
Sue Watkins spoke at Oil Spill India with Daisy Roche from the IG Secretariat and IOPC Funds, highlighting the International Group of P&I Clubs' role in the IMO liability and compensation regime.
OSCAR Dragon Boat Race Completed!
Huge thanks to everyone who has sponsored the Steamship Mutual team and their various events and challenges in the lead up.
Steamship's current total is £5,463.