P&I Club 19S
ConocoPhillips Announces Senior Management Changes
ConocoPhillips announced the following actions concerning the company's senior management: John Carrig, currently executive vice president, Finance, and chief financial officer, will become president and chief operating officer. He will continue to report to Jim Mulva, chairman and chief executive officer. Jim Gallogly, currently executive vice president, Refining, Marketing & Transportation, will become executive vice president, Exploration & Production. Willie Chiang, currently senior vice president, Commercial, will become senior vice president, Refining, Marketing & Transportation. Greg Goff, currently president, Strategy, Integration and Specialty Businesses for Refining, Marketing & Transportation, will become senior vice president, Commercial. Ryan Lance will remain president, Exploration & Production – Europe, Asia, Africa and the . Messrs. Sig Cornelius, currently senior vice president, Planning, Strategy & Corporate Affairs (PS&CA), will become senior vice president, Finance, and chief financial officer. Jeff Sheets, currently vice president and treasurer, will become senior vice president, Planning & Strategy. Red Cavaney, who will retire from his position as president and chief executive officer of the American Petroleum Institute on Oct. 31, 2008, will become senior vice president, Government & Public Affairs in November 2008.
Propeller Club Holds Annual Convention
Over 400 participants converged on Biloxi, Miss., to attend the annual Propeller Club Convention. Maritime industry leaders, Propeller Club Members from around the world, Propeller Club Student Port Members and spouses enjoyed informative panel discussions that addressed issues such as Shipbuilding, Terminal Operations, Offshore Drilling Construction, Short Sea Shipping in Europe and the U.S., Inland Waterway Issues, Homeland and Port Security, Ballast Water Issues and others
Crew Medical Initiative Debuted in Ukraine
The American Club is the first P&I insurer to set up a program for pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) in the Ukraine. Claims resulting from pre-existing illnesses have been a big problem for shipowners and P&I clubs alike. However, certain illnesses and medical conditions can be identified during a PEME, and the American Club plans to establish an ‘approved’ list of quality clinics in labour-supplying countries where club members employ seafarers.
London Club Says Clubs Must Focus on Members' Needs
The withdrawal from the P&I market of a number of fixed premium insurers should not affect the priorities of the mutual clubs, according to John M. Lyras, Chairman of the London P&I Club. Writing in the latest issue of London Club News, Lyras says that, whilst he had welcomed healthy competition from the fixed premium market, the withdrawal or consolidation of so much capacity of this nature had not come as a great surprise.
Bulk/Refrigeration Cargo Ship at Auction
International Boat & Marine Auction Services, in cooperation with Marine Business Exchange, Inc. (marinebusinessexchange.com) announced the auction of the 1982 Bulk/Refrig. Cargo Hauling Vessel, M/V June B, to be sold to the highest bidder, no minimum reserve. The auction will take place Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 p.m., at the Freeport Harbor, Bahamas - Mail Dock. M/V June B features: Engine Model # 6LU35 HP 1800 PS Speed 320 RPM 6 Cylinders 4 Strokes Cylinders Bore
China Shipyard Delivers Bulk Carrier to Greek Owners
COSCO Dalian Shipyard has delivered a 57.000 dwt bulk carrier to Common Progress Co Na S.A. of Athens COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co., Ltd ("COSCO Dalian"), a subsidiary of the Company's 51% owned COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd, has delivered a bulk carrier of 57000DWT, "COMMON FAITH", to its European buyer. The bulk carrier measures 189.99 meters in LOA, 32.26 meters in breadth and 18 meters in depth.
UK P&I Club Capital Reaches Record High
Latest Review of the Year shows enhanced financial strength of UK Club In its Review of the Year 2011, published this week, the UK Club posted total assets of $1.6 billion. Dino Caroussis, Chairman of the UK P&I Club, commented: “We have achieved our goal of balanced underwriting so that all the $69 million investment return of the year is transferred to the reserves. The Club’s $478 million free reserves and capital are the highest they have
Disciplined Underwriting Increases UK P&I Club Free Reserves
The UK P&I Club, one of the largest and oldest providers of mutual liability insurance to ship owners, announced its financial results for the year ended February 20, 2013. Highlights • Surplus of $9.5 million increases free reserves and hybrid capital to new high of $494 million • S&P rating upgraded to: A- (Positive outlook) • $4.11 free reserves per gross ton
P&I Club Warns of Shipping Claims Increase
Ship owners, operators and their P&I clubs face ever-increasing claims over the next few years, according to the 45 million GT North of England P&I club. Growth in the freight market, a raft of new and revised liability conventions and weakness of the dollar are exposing the industry to greater financial risk and continuing hikes in P&I insurance. According to joint managing director Rodney Eccleston, “Both the value and number of cargo claims have soared in recent months due to
UK P&I Club Restructures
Move intended to increase efficiency under Solvency 2. The UK P&I Club has announced that it is reorganising its structure to establish UK Europe as the sole provider of direct insurance to UK Club members. By reducing the number of separately regulated insurers from two to one, the UK Club aims to streamline governance, reduce compliance costs and manage more efficiently the Club’s solvency capital requirements whilst meeting the impending Solvency 2 regulations for
Port of Red Dog: Bulk Carriers' Call of the Wild
The UK P&I Club issue information for members whose vessels call at the remote Alaskan port on the Arctic Circle. Red Dog is a port established specifically to support the associated Lead and Zinc mine. It is a very remote location of Alaska and there are no services, including no provisions
P&O Superferry Twins Refit and Return to Service
P&O Ferries’ superferry twins, European Highlander and European Causeway which operate between Cairnryan and Larne, have returned to service following a £100,000 refit on each ship. The work, carried out by local ship outfitters Blu Marine
UK P&I Announces New Terms for Hybrid Capital
The UK P&I Club announced that it has completed the consent solicitation process on its hybrid capital bond (the Capital Securities) and has agreed with bondholders to: (a) amend the fixed interest rate payable in respect of the Capital Securities in respect of the period from (and
Following the Path of the Transport Revolution
TT Club, established to fill a gap in insurance as the freight container revolutionized trade, celebrates 45 years dedicated service to the transport and logistics sector. In 1956, the first strengthened containers were loaded onto a spar deck of the converted tanker, Ideal X
Swedish Club Academy Fears Limited Impact of STCW Revision
Several years ago, when the IMO declared that resource management training would be given high priority in the revision of the STCW, The Swedish Club Academy was hopeful that a worldwide mandatory application of resource management would be the key factor in significantly reducing the frequency of
Hellenic War Risks Club Reduces Member Premiums
Members of the Hellenic War Risks Club will be paying 50% less annual premium for their war risks insurance following a decision by Club Directors to waive the second instalment of the 2013 annual premium. The Directors’ decision, advised to Members by circular on 31 May
Standards of Container Packing Must Be Improved
It is no surprise that the correct packing of containers is high on the agenda for industry bodies, regulators and insurers, as the consequences of unsafe and badly secured cargo are serious. In fact, of all freight transport insurer TT Club’s claims
'The Seafarers' Charter': P&I Clubs Clarify Financial Obligations
Entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) Circular 10/13: International Group P&I clubs clarify financial aspects. Outline The International Group clubs have agreed to extend standard P&I cover to include repatriation in cases of insolvency and other
Bulk Cargo Loading Instant Prompt Published
UK P&I Club, Lloyd's Register and Intercargo have produced a pocket guide & checklist for ship's officer and agents who arrange cargoes for loading. The P&I Club explains that when bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures
UK P&I Club Pocket Guide for Safe Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes
When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures, the consequences can be massive. Ships may capsize, lose stability or sustain severe structural damage. Such happenings enhance the risks and occurrence of death, injury, insurance claims
London P&I Club Reports Increased Free Reserves
The London P&I Club’s result for the 2012/2013 financial year was a surplus across all classes of $9.4 million, increasing the free reserve to $154 million. Claims experience over the financial year was mixed, the company said
Steamship Mutual Addresses Underwriting Imbalance
Steamship Mutual released interim financial results for the year ending February 20, 2013. As with all international group clubs, underwriting performance for the year ended February 20, 2013 was adversely affected by the worst pool experience on record
TT Club Reports Positive Trading Performance
Specialist liability insurer for the international transport and logistics industry TT Club said it had another good performance for the year ended December 31, 2012, with further increased gross written premiums, and the club now maintains its A- (Excellent) rating for the past eight years.
Seattle Propeller Club Honors Veentjer and Dwyer
The Seattle Propeller Club announced the winner of the 2013 Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award as Captain John Veentjer, Puget Sound Marine Exchange Executive Director, aboard Princess Cruises cruise vessel Sapphire Princess while berthed on Pier 66 at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Street
London International Shipping Week Set to Benefit Seafarer Charities
Four leading charities supporting seafarers and their families are set to benefit from the inaugural London International Shipping Week (LISW), taking place in the U.K. capital this September. Apostleship of The Sea, Mission To Seafarers, Sailors’ Society and Seafarers U.K