Statement from Reto Toggwiler, Chief Underwriting Officer. The London Club is starting the new P&I year following another positive renewal.
News Alerts
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25 February 2026
13 January 2026
Members and Assureds proceeding to ports in China and through Chinese waters should note that Chinese Authorities have recently issued an administrative penalty on a foreign vessel for using the Starlink satellite service in Ningbo Port.
13 November 2025
Following the Club’s News Alert of 16 October regarding Special Port Charges on US vessels, Members and Assureds should note that, on 10 November 2025, the Ministry of Transport of China announced a suspension of the measures for one year from 1301hrs on 10 November 2025.
16 October 2025
Members and Assureds whose vessels are bound for ports in China should note the latest developments concerning implementation of special port charges imposed on US linked vessels.
30 July 2025
Ship owners, operators and charterers must address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), or ‘jumbo bags’ containing dry chemicals.
21 July 2025
Members and Assureds whose vessels are bound for ports in China should note the latest update regarding the distribution of fish farms affecting approaches to various ports in China.
19 June 2025
The London P&I Club is pleased to announce that our 2024/25 Financial Year Results are now available to read.
8 May 2025
In light of the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan concerning the Kashmir region, Assureds should note the directive from the Government of India instituting a prohibition of cargo originating in/exported from Pakistan
7 May 2025
The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’.
28 March 2025
As mentioned in previous News Alerts concerning Brazilian immigration controls there is a visa exemption for Chinese crew serving on board Chinese flagged vessels.