An introduction to P&I Insurance for Mariners - Skuld

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Record inspectionsRecord in the log book inspections of cargo holds undertaken by theship’s officers or crew during the voyage.Safely stowedMake sure that cargo is carefully and safely loaded, stowed, separated,carried and discharged.AN INTRODUCTION TO MARINE PROTECTION & INDEMNITY INSURANCESafely stow the cargo.Put it in writingIn Time Charters applicable to dry cargo vessels, the responsibility forload, stow, trim and discharge operations is sometimes transferredfrom the shipowners to the charterers. Therefore, if you see reason tointerfere in the way the charterers, or their supercargo, stow or handlethe cargo, make sure you carefully write down your reason for objecting.Report your remarks to the ship’s owners. In this respect, photographscan be very useful.SeaworthinessRemember the Master always has the final responsibility for theseaworthiness of the vessel.24
Survey the damageIf you suspect that your cargo may have been damaged during thevoyage, inform the ship’s owners. They should then request Skuld toarrange for a surveyor to meet you at your destination. Alternatively, youcan always contact your local Skuld correspondent. They are instructedto immediately assist you in any way.Weather reportsIn case of heavy weather, keep a copy of any meteorological reportsor warnings, and properly record the conditions in the ship’s log. Thisparticularly applies to adverse sea conditions which may cause damageto the goods on board.LHKeep copies of weather reportsProtestLodge a sea protest at your next port of call and make sure a log extractshowing relevant entries is attached. Co-operate as much as possiblewith the surveyor appointed on behalf of the owners at the destination.If possible, the Master should attend the survey of the damaged cargohimself, or have his Chief Officer attend.Keep unidentified people awayConsult the local Skuld correspondent before giving permission forunauthorised surveyors or lawyers to board the vessel. Protect theowners’ interests by posting a gangway watch and, if necessary, preventunauthorised people from boarding the vessel.AN INTRODUCTION TO MARINE PROTECTION & INDEMNITY INSURANCE25
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS2 / An introduction to mari
Page 5 and 6: HULL AND MACHINERY INSURANCEHull an
Page 7 and 8: Groundings are one of the causes of
Page 9 and 10: usually in accordance with the owne
Page 11 and 12: LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO CARGOEnsure an
Page 13 and 14: WHO IS THE THIRD PARTY?1st party:Ho
Page 15 and 16: Accordingly, Estimated Total Calls
Page 17 and 18: A CLUB’S CONTINGENCY FUND OR RESE
Page 19 and 20: This seems like a great deal of inf
Page 21 and 22: The loss ratio will therefore only
Page 23 and 24: the framework for the rules dealing
Page 25: LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO CARGODamage
Page 29 and 30: EXTRAORDINARYHANDLING COSTSBulk car
Page 31 and 32: Motivate your crewGive medical help
Page 33 and 34: PASSENGER CLAIMSThe carriage of pas
Page 35 and 36: Thoroughly search the ship before s
Page 37 and 38: Collect all identification papersAn
Page 39 and 40: from taking place. Much of this wor
Page 41 and 42: Take samplesSamplesEven if the oil
Page 43 and 44: GENERAL AVERAGECONTRIBUTIONS - CARG
Page 45 and 46: FINESSince fines are imposed for br
Page 47 and 48: • General average contribution:Ca
Page 49 and 50: CHARTERER related• Charterer’s
Page 51 and 52: NOTESAN INTRODUCTION TO MARINE PROT
Page 53 and 54: SKULD HAMBURG:Kurze Mühren 1DE- 20
Page 55 and 56: EMERGENCY PHONE+47 952 92 200

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