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Important change to the distribution of Rule Books for 2019/20

In a change to the distribution process, from this year, we will only be sending out printed copies to members who order them online.

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Rule Books

The rules set out the risks covered by the club as well as terms upon which cover is given.
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The Standard Club produces a variety of publications for the benefit of shipowners and their brokers. To receive copies by email inform your usual club contact.
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21 December 2018, Standard Club circular - Rule changes and election of class committees

Please read attached circular.

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Web Alert: BIMCO's 2020 Sulphur Clauses for Time Charterparties

The wording of the clauses, as well as the associated guidelines, concerning the switch to fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.5% as of 1 January 2020 are available to download from the BIMCO website.

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Web Alert: ‘Volcafe v CSAV’ – The Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal judgment on the order and burden of proof in cargo claims

On 5 December 2018, the Supreme Court set aside the Court of Appeal’s decision in ‘Volcafe & others v CSAV’ [2016] EWCA Civ 1103 that the burden of proof was on the cargo owner to show negligence on the part of the carrier which would prevent him from relying on defences under Article IV Rule on the Hague Rules.

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Offshore

The club offers tailored insurance products addressing the needs of members operating in the oil and gas industry as well as those in other specialist trades.
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London Class

The club’s London Class specialises in insuring European inland waterways, harbour and coastal operators for their P&I and related liabilities
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Maritime Labour Convention

Information regarding the arrangements made by the club to assist members in complying with the MLC financial security requirements.
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Our Circulars

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We are pleased to welcome The Strike Club as part of The Standard Club. The Strike class Mutual Delay Insurance offers cover for the cost of delay to ships arising from an extensive range of 30 different risks. This includes strikes, infrastructure failure, port closure, collisions, breakdowns and other unexpected delays. Owners, operators, charterers and traders can protect their balance sheets with this cover. For more information about this valuable cover do visit the website or speak to your usual Standard Club contact.