An organization formed by ship owners. |
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For the purpose of mutual insurance loses not covered by the marine policy. |
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A non profit making organization. |
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Obtains its fund from its members. |
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Each member pays certain amount depending on:
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Provides security for cover against 3rd party risk. |
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Offers protection for contractual liabilities. |
1/4Th of any claims an owner may have to pay for damage to any ship. |
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Claim for damage done to dock, pier, wharf or other fixed object. |
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Damage for the loss of life or personnel injury. |
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Repatriation of distressed seamen, sickness, hospitalization, medical and funeral expenses. |
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Loss of life and personnel injuries following a collision. |
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Cost of raising a wreck. |
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Quarantine expenses.
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Cargo damage due to improper navigation. |
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Cost of DOT inquiries. |
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Oil pollution. |
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Legal costs of defending claims if incurred with the consent of the club director. |
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Cargoes irrecoverable proportion of general average. |
Claims in respect of wrong delivery of cargo. |
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Ship’s liability to cargo after collision not recovered by insurance. |
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Fines or penalties imposed as a result of innocent breaches of the followings:
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Barratrously acts including smuggling of servant of ship owner. |
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Cost of releasing cargo claims with the consent of director. |
When serious difficulties arise in connection with ship in connection with ship, cargo, crews, advice of agent and P&I club to be sought. |
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When require a private surveyor due to a classification society not available, the master can ask the agent of his P&I club to recommend. |
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When the master is in doubt that the dangerous goods loaded will constitute a danger to life, ship and cargo, advice can be seek. |
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When to avert or minimize loss is not possible, master should contact P&I club for technical and legal advice. |
Source: UK P AND I club rules.