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We provide protection and indemnity cover with other insurances for shipowners, charterers and offshore energy operators. We are S&P ‘A’ rated and one of the premier mutual P&I insurers by tonnage and membership.
Teams of marine and technical personnel provide advice and best practices that underpin our ability to manage risks, deliver value and sustain financial security
Through offices in major hubs and a network of correspondents we cover the globe, responding to incidents with immediate, practical advice and ongoing support to resolve matters as positively as possible.
Standard Club is a specialist marine and energy insurer known for its diverse membership, pioneering loss prevention expertise and attractive pricing.
SOLAS Chapter VI Regulation 2 has been amended due to concerns raised by the shipping industry regarding the misdeclaration as to the gross mass of packed containers. The amendment will come into force on 1 July 2016. In essence, it ensures the mandatory weighing of all containers before they are loaded on board. Estimating the weight, in whatever way, will not be permissible.
We have prepared an information sheet on this topic, available via the link on the right.
Members requiring further information on this topic should direct their enquiries to either the club’s loss prevention department or the authors.
