Weekly Newsletter: 28th November 2024
Welcome to the UK P&I Club Weekly Roundup, a summary of the latest news and updates from the Club this week.
Press Release: UK P&I Club appoints Richard Offord as new Chief Executive of its Singapore branch
The UK P&I Club has appointed Richard Offord as the new Chief Executive of the Club’s Singapore Branch. Richard will replace Yiah Soon Ng (YS) on 1st December 2024, as YS will retire after leading the Singapore office for more than 27 years.
Ask an Expert: New Fuel Standard with Michael Banning
The 2024 edition of ISO 8217 has many important updates compared to the 2017 version. These changes are due to new environmental laws and the need to reduce emissions in shipping. In this new episode of our "Ask an Expert" series, Ansuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment talks about the importance of these changes with Michael Banning from Brookes Bell.
On Course for Safety: Bridging Navigational Excellence and Behavioural Competency
Traditionally, the maritime industry has focused on developing technical and operational skills. But there is a growing recognition that behavioural competencies play an equally vital role. This article explores how human factors play a crucial role in ensuring navigational safety in an increasingly demanding and dynamic shipboard environment.