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Circulars
Class War Risks - Renewals 2021/2022
As advised by Circular 2021/001 dated 12 January 2021, the rules of Class 3 have been changed to reflect changes made to the reinsurance arranged through The Combined Group of War Risks Associations on its behalf. These changes will not be reflected in the current edition of the Class Rules but will instead be reflected in individual Certificates of Entry.
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Circulars
Policy Year 2021 - Renewal
We hereby provide Members with an update on a number of issues applying to Renewal and the new Policy Year.
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News
Maritime Lessons from a Watershed Year
With COVID-19 testing improving and vaccine roll-out accelerating, there is much to feel hopeful about in 2021 for a maritime industry learning from its 2020 experiences, writes Paul Jennings, Chief Executive of North P&I Club
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Publications
COVID-19: Coronavirus Outbreak – Impact on Shipping
Last updated: 25/01/2021 -
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Trading to China during COVID-19
The patchwork of regulations in different countries to combat COVID-19 is everchanging and ship operators continue to face challenges, particularly those with vessels operating globally. Here, we look at some of the challenges arising when trading to the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
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Publications
Country Briefing: Trading to China During COVID-19
Last updated: 11/11/2020 -
Publications
Signals Issue 121: Autumn 2020
Last updated: 03/11/2020 -
News
North Wins the Safety4Sea Technology Award
North’s COVID-19 online tracker has won the prestigious 2020 Safety4Sea Technology Award.
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Mind Matters: Focus on Isolation
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact everyone’s lives, what does ‘isolation’ means for crew and what can be done to combat it?
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North Covid-19 Tracking Tool Wins 2020 Safety4Sea Technology Award
Leading global marine insurer North P&I Club has won the 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award for its Digital Covid-19 Tracking Tool, after a public vote recognised the solution as the year’s standout technological contribution to maritime safety.
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Publications
Vessel Lay-Up - Briefing
Last updated: 20/08/2020 -
Publications
Signals Issue 120: Summer 2020
Last updated: 10/08/2020 -
News
Anyone for Top-up? Fumigating Cargoes at Sea During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guidance on fumigating bulk cargoes on vessels is provided in the IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1264 – Recommendations on the safe use of pesticides in ships applicable to the fumigation of cargo holds, and it is always recommended that these are strictly followed. It requires fumigation to be conducted by qualified operators and states that the crew should not handle fumigants.
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News
Pilots on Remote Control
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to some ports adopting the practice of remote pilotage services. This is a high-risk operation and must be approached with caution.
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Force Majeure events during COVID-19
The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect vessel owners and charterers’ ability to perform existing contracts. This has resulted in an increased focus on force majeure clauses in charterparties.
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Mental Health Helpline Now Includes WhatsApp
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many crew members remain on board vessels, having had numerous contract extensions and unable to return home. These issues can put additional strain on the mental health and wellbeing of crew.
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North’s COVID-19 Tracking Tool Nominated for Safety4Sea Technology Award
We are delighted to announce that our COVID-19 Tracking Tool, available on our MyGlobeView and GlobeView platforms, has been shortlisted for the Safety4Sea Technology Award.
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North P&I Club Calls for Collective Action on Crew Repatriation
Leading International Group (IG) Protection and Indemnity member, North P&I has urged maritime stakeholders to seize the opportunity provided by a UK Government summit on July 9th to establish an international action plan to deal with the crew repatriation crisis resulting from <a href="https://www.nepia.com/topics/covid-19-coronavirus/">COVID-19</a>.
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COVID-19 and Human Cost for Crew
The types of crew claims that can be anticipated as a result of COVID-19 are starting to crystallise writes Belinda Ward.
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BIMCO Publishes COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties 2020
BIMCO has published its COVID-19 Crew Change Clause for Time Charter Parties 2020 in response to the extraordinary circumstances faced by many shipowners, whose crew’s service has extended beyond their contracts of employment.