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 Claims Emergency

London Branch

+44 203 829 5858

Singapore Branch

+65 8683 3190

The claims response service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides immediate global assistance to all of our Members.

Calling the emergency contact number provides a quick and effective way to speak directly to a duty Shipowners’ claims handler in the event of an incident or casualty involving an entered vessel.

During office hours the emergency number will redirect to the relevant corresponding office switchboard.

Alternatively, Members can request assistance from our network of correspondents located around the world.

Correspondents

27 Mar 2019

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Further to the Club's previous article on 1 February 2017, The Compulsory Insurance Scheme for Ships Carrying Passenger has now come into law with effect from 11 January 2019.

As a result of the regulations all commercial and public purpose ships engaged in the domestic carriage of passengers must maintain liability insurance coverage in a minimum amount of C$ 250,000 multiplied by the passenger capacity of the ship, e.g. a vessel with capacity for 30 passengers would need a minimum of C$ 7.5m of cover just for passenger claims.

For further details on the regulations please see either the Club's previous circular or Transport Canada – New insurance requirements for commercial and public purpose ships that carry passengers – SSB No.:12/2018

Members should note that a Certificate of Entry issued by a member Club of the International Group of P&I Clubs will be acceptable evidence of insurance. Meaning Members of the Club need not worry about this element of the new regulations. However vessels carrying passengers that are not insured with a Member Club of the International Group will be required to carry a Certificate of Insurance in the specific form prescribed under the Regulation.

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