Issue 11 | November Newsletter
Steamship Mutual
Our Vision: To be the shipping industry's most trusted and valued P&I insurer
New Podcast: Jonathan Andrews reporting highlights from the Club Board Meeting
Following the Club Circular regarding Financial Updates and the 2025 Renewal, Jonathan Andrews reports the highlights from the Club Board meeting in Miami.
Steamship and Marine Media Enterprises release new programme - Maritime Security: Preparing Seafarers both Mentally and Physically
With the continuing unstable maritime security situation in many parts of the world, seafarers facing the prospect of a voyage near or through a high-risk area will have understandable concerns about safety.
As part of the Club’s ongoing work with Marine Media Enterprises and Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS), this short video on maritime security has been produced. It provides information and guidance to assist seafarers in preparing themselves physically and mentally for the challenges that they may encounter in such waters, and to understand the safety frameworks that are in place, both onboard the ship and ashore, to provide protection.
Risk Alert: Work Safety - Adverse Weather
The Club regularly experiences crew injury claims, and one source of these claims involves activities being undertaken during heavy weather.
This article will review some aspects of these risks with case studies and recommendations.
UK Supreme Court confirms English law governs arbitration agreement seated in Paris
Jasmin Sandhu writes on the recent UK Supreme Court decision confirming that English law governs an arbitration agreement seated in Paris, highlighting the English courts' tradition of enforcing arbitration agreements and emphasising the need for parties to specify if they want a different law to govern the arbitration agreement.
In Pursuit of Undisclosed Principals – LOIs
The recent English High Court decision on The “Xing Zhi Hai” promotes certainty on who can be sued under a LOI and serves as a reminder that an LOI is only as good as its provider.
Written by Soti Demetriou
Click here for Key takeaways and Club's position in relation to LOIs
Aquatical House Leaving Party
Thank you to those that were able to attend our last party at Aquatical House. The final bell has rung in Bell Lane but do follow us as we report on the move into our new office at 155 Bishopsgate.
Press Release: Board Meeting
Check out the latest developments and hear insights from Buckley McAllister and Gary Field on the Club's strong financial performance and strategic direction.
WISTA AGM & Conference 2024
Steamship were proud to sponsor this memorable event celebrating the 50 years of WISTA international. It was a pleasure to connect with Maritime professionals worldwide.